Hollywood Comes to Halton: New Film Festival to Celebrate Screen Magic, Community and Culture
Halton is rolling out the red carpet for the inaugural Halton Film Festival, launching this September running from the 21st to 27th, as the curtain rises on the new Brindley Theatre, you can expect six days of cinematic showstoppers, contemporary storytelling and powerful community conversations all staged in Halton’s new centre for arts and entertainment.
The festival forms part of Culture 26; Made in Halton, a year-long programme shining a spotlight on the borough’s rich creative heritage and cultural future. From blockbuster hits to Indie Flicks, it's your chance to swap the sofa for the big screen and get swept up in the magic of movies, right here in Halton.Whether you're after edge-of-your-seat drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, or something a little more arthouse, there's a seat with your name on it. Grab your popcorn, gather your crew, and book your tickets now - because the movies just got a whole lot closer to home.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.quaytickets.com/thebrindley/en-GB/categories/film/3
See what’s showing across the 6-day festival!
Check out our calendar for all of the Film Fest Movies, talks, workshops and activities.
September 2026
Eco Fest 26: Story Sense
Story Sense Eco Story. Interactive and immersive 10am – 10:45am (Newborn – 18months), 11.15am – 12pm (18months to 5years) Book Here: https://bookwhen.com/storysensenorthcheshire (Limited to 15 spaces)
Eco Fest 26: Rhyme Time
Stories, rhymes and fun (Newborn – 4 months). No booking required.
ROOTSTOCK
Asian musical evening with the WARAN musicians. . It is funded through Halton Culture 26. Tickets are £5 plus booking fee available on Eventbrite – search the tag rootstock 2026 Runcorn, or £5 on the door.
Eco Fest 26: Rhyme Time
Stories, rhymes and fun (Newborn – 4 months). No booking required.
Eco Fest 26: Rhyme Time
Stories, rhymes and fun (Newborn – 4 months). No booking required.
Eco Fest 26: Closing Event
A full line up of ECOFEST favourites: Live music, workshops, nature events, eco stalls,art making and story telling
Music26: Halton Music on Bandstands
Victoria Park Bandstand Widnes Eco Fest 26. Thingumabob and the Thingumajigs. Saint Peter and Paul Catholic High School samba band. Dance for plants.
Culture Coach Trip for Culture 26; Made In Halton.
30 Free tickets available for each of the two tours around Halton, visiting some of the cultural and historic highlights within the borough. Celebrating Heritage Open days, Antony’s Travel will set off from The Catalyst at 11am giving you time to visit the science discovery centre and museum for free before jumping aboard.
Culture Coach Trip for Culture 26; Made In Halton.
30 Free tickets available for each of the two tours around Halton, visiting some of the cultural and historic highlights within the borough.The second trip will go from Halton Castle from 2pm, spend some time at Sir John Chesshyre Library and St Mary’s Church as well as our wonderful Halton Castle.
MILLIONS (FILM)
Filmed in Halton! Ethics, being human and the soul come to the fore when a 7-year-old finds a bag of pounds just days before the currency is switched to Euros and learns what we are really made of. Written by Frank Cottrell Boyle and directed by Danny Boyle. Introduction from Cultivate Halton. (PG) Part of […]
KES (FILM)
A working-class English boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet kestrel. Written by Barry Hines and directed by Ken Loach. Introduction from Cultivate Halton. (PG-13) Part of Film Fest.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND (FILM)
Written by Halton-born Lewis Carroll and directed by Tim Burton. Nineteen-year-old Alice returns to the magical world of her childhood, reunites with old friends and discovers her destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. Introduction from Cultivate Halton (PG) Part of Film Fest.
WITHNAIL & I (FILM)
Celebrated cult comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. At the end of the 1960s, two out-of-work actors survive on booze, drugs and cigarettes in their grim Camden flat before escaping to the countryside for some much-needed ‘R and R’. Introduction from Cultivate Halton. (R) Part of Film Fest.
FILM FEST SHORT & LOCAL
SHORT FILM SCREENINGS, TALKS AND DISCUSSIONS INCLUDING;SQUEAKY BUM FROM TOWNKID: On the day of the Euro’s semi-final, a cocky teenage lad, Kyle, must confront grief and the shadow of his dad when a school puppet show hits too close to home. Rated 15 & SAFE BY DEBBIE HOWARD When Anne, an office cleaner, finishes work […]
PRIDE (FILM)
Based on a true story, this uplifting film follows a group of LGBTQ+ activists who raise money to support families affected by the 1984 British miners’ strike. Written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Matthew Warchus. Introduction from Cultivate Halton. (R) Part of Film Fest.
DIVERSIONARY
A Music Event for Young People in Halton. Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, DJs, performances, and entertainment at Diversionary 2026! Designed exclusively for young people in Years 9–11, Diversionary brings together local talent, great music, and a safe space to enjoy an evening with friends.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (FILM)
When a newly engaged couple’s car breaks down on a rainy night, they find themselves in Dr. Frank-NFurter’s castle for an unforgettable adventure that will thrill you, chill you and fulfil you! Introduction from Cultivate Halton. (R) Part of Film Fest.
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: SING-A-LONG VERSION (FILM)
After losing his job, P.T. Barnum sets out to create a spectacular show to support his family, sparking the birth of show business. This special sing-a-long screening features subtitles so you can join in! Introduction from Cultivate Halton. (PG) Part of Film Fest.
Greg Oldfield
The popular Widnes born singer-songwriter returns to the Brindley Studio after previous successful Brindley shows. He was previously in Great and Lady Soul, releasing several singles on Virgin Records. He is known for lyrics that often refer to his home town, and was a member of the Smoking Dragons project, writing much of the music. […]
October 2026
Catalyst After Hours
Robin Ince: Let the quiet ones rise. An evening of comedy brought to you by giggleshack and cultivate. Doors open at 7PM. Tickets are available from the Catalyst website.
GHASTLY STORIES FOR GRUESOME GREMLINS – TOLD BY GAV CROSS
A Silly and Spooky Storytelling Show for Families. Gav does not believe in ghosts…but he cannot get enough of the stories that give him the chills. Expect things that glide, bite and chill you to your rattling bones. Old stories, new stories and true stories. There will be jumps and bumps along the way. Suitable […]
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