Whether you're a film buff, love a good blockbuster or just like watching movies on the silver screen, Liverpool Film Festivals and our unique independent cinemas celebrate the big, the mighty and the short film. 

 

Liverpool City Region has a wealth of venues for you to watch the next blockbuster too, from The Plaza Community cinema, FACT and more. Or, why not put your knowledge to the test with a Mega Movie Quiz. There's a lot to celebrate in the region with a wealth of on screen hits filmed right here in Liverpool City Region.

Horizon Film Festival - April 2026

Showcasing the work of Liverpool's best and brightest upcoming filmmakers, HFF seek to provide them with the exposure, connections, and support they need to thrive. Attending the festival is your opportunity to watch ground-breaking short films, talk to their creators, and discover the bold visionaries who will shape the future of our industry.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour 2026

 

 

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Get set for thrilling adventure! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of adrenaline-packed films to venues around the UK and Ireland in 2026. With extreme climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and more, the Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of inspirational short films from remote corners of the planet.

 

Book your tickets for the Banff Mountain Film Festival here.

 

FACT
Daily 

 

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FACT is a world-leading centre for art, film and the creative use of technology. They champion new ideas and experiences, nurturing the next generation of voices and visionaries to create a world of possibilities.

From their award-winning building in Liverpool, they present a vibrant programme of contemporary art that embraces new technology and explores digital culture. With cinema partner Picturehouse, their film programme showcases the best in independent, arthouse, foreign language and quality mainstream cinema from around the world.

Visitors can take a trip to FACT for free 7 days a week and discover something new inside their galleries, special events or films on show. 

Discover more about FACT here.

 

The Plaza - Liverpool Community Cinema 
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Volunteer-run cinema showing mainstream, foreign language and cult films on 3 screens. The Plaza Community Cinema is a unique community resource that offers dynamic film based education programmes to schools, the voluntary sector and the general public. We are a community cinema run by volunteers.

Discover more about The Plaza here. 

 

Everyman Cinema 
Daily 

 

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Shines a spotlight on films that dare to be different. Located in the Metquarter behind a grand Victorian façade on Victoria Street. Everyman Liverpool hosts four cinema screens, a Spielburger kitchen, and a grand bar with retro touches.

You can even watch a new blockbuster movie and enjoy food and drink served right to your seat. 

Book your ticket and discover more about Everyman Cinema here.

 

Woodside Drive in 

 

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Wirral's first and only open air Drive in Cinema. Here at Woodside they offer you the chance to join in a truly authentic American style outdoor cinema experience. No car? No problem. Chill out in one of the bean bags, sit under the stars and soak up the atmosphere.

Discover more about Woodside Drive in here.  

 

Lucem House Community Cinema Plus+ 

Lucem House Community Cinema Plus+ is a volunteer-led and run, not-for-profit organisation providing cinema, performance space and meeting rooms for Art, History, Poetry and Reading groups. Discover more here.

 

Southport Bijou Cinema 

 

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Southport Bijou Cinema showing matinees and evening films from classics old and new, independents not shown at multiplexes. Discover more and book your ticket here.

 

Mega Movie Quiz in a Theatre
Third Thursday of each month 

 

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Join Reel Tours for the most exciting film quiz in Liverpool. Test your cinematic trivia with questions covering all eras, genres and stars of the silver screen. If you win, you get to have a celebratory photograph with the Golden VHS Trophy and take home the other prizes on offer. At Everyman Theatre on Hope Street.

At just £3 per person, this is the perfect activity for a movie buff to show off your skills. Find more information and to book your ticket here.

 

Previous Film Festivals

Liverpool Film Festival (LIVIFF)

LIPA Short Film Festival

The Sandbox Showcase from LMF

 

Liverpool Indie Awards