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.

August 2026
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BAMBOO NoFit State Circus

NoFit State Circus, brings its acclaimed production BAMBOO to Runcorn Hill Park on Sunday 23rd August. Taking place in partnership with Halton Borough Council the event will feature two free performances at 12:00pm and 3pm, alongside free interactive circus workshops at 1:00pm and 2pm, giving audiences the opportunity to experience circus skills for themselves.  
23 Aug
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Runcorn Hill Park
Runcorn Hill Park
September 2026
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Eco Fest 5-13th September in partnership with VPET

With a variety of locations and partners: Sharing green, eco and environmental, waste, recycling & nature focused messages. Exploring green, eco & environmental issues via art & cultural activities, events & performances, Supporting & amplifying green endeavours in our borough.
05 - 13 Sep
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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.
13 Sep
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Victoria Park
Birchfield Rd, Widnes WA8 7SU
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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. […]
26 Sep
8:00 pm
The Brindley
High Street
October 2026
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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 […]
15 Oct
6:30 pm
The Brindley
High Street
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