Festival Information
North West
Overview
Manchester Film Festival presents independent feature films and shorts from the UK and around the world. Its multi-venue programme combines screenings with filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, networking events and special guests, bringing audiences and filmmakers together in and around Manchester.
The festival is BAFTA qualifying for British short films and BIFA qualifying for short and feature films, giving its independent programme an established place within the UK film industry.
Festival Attendance: 10,000+ total attendance
This organiser-stated figure represents cumulative attendance across the festival's screenings and events at multiple venues. It is not a single-site capacity or the number of people attending at one time.
Location
Manchester Film Festival takes place across cinema and cultural venues in Manchester city centre and Sale. Check the programme carefully when planning journeys, as not every venue is within the same city-centre cluster.
Festival Venues
Festival screenings and events are planned across five venues:
- ODEON Great Northern
- HOME
- Aviva Studios
- FLIX at Treehouse Hotel
- The Northern Light Cinema, Sale
Travel Info
Deansgate-Castlefield is the closest tram stop to ODEON Great Northern, with rail, tram and bus services connecting the other venues. Allow additional travel time for screenings at The Northern Light Cinema in Sale.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £10 - £90
This approximate range covers individual screening tickets and multi-film passes. Check the official ticket platform for current prices and availability.
Use the official festival ticket platform to browse screenings and purchase tickets or passes.
Please note: screenings may carry age guidance or restrictions. Check the individual event listing and bring identification where required.
Ticket Options
- Individual screening tickets
- Multi-film passes
- Six-film pass
- Ten-film pass
- Full festival pass
Please review the festival’s FAQ page before booking if you are unsure which ticket type is right for you.
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase tickets from official Manchester Film Festival sales channels. Ticket terms, refund policies, and access rules vary depending on ticket type and event, so please review the festival’s official FAQs before booking.
Accommodation
Manchester Film Festival takes place across established cinema and cultural venues. Visitors staying overnight can arrange accommodation in Manchester city centre or near their preferred venues; the Visit Manchester website provides local hotel and accommodation information.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Accessibility arrangements vary across the festival's venues and individual screenings. Previously published festival visitor information confirmed lift access and accessible toilets at ODEON Great Northern, HOME and Aviva Studios. Visitors should check the relevant venue and event information for current details, including wheelchair access, hearing support, subtitles and audio-described screenings.
For ODEON-specific information, visit ODEON's accessibility page. If you have a specific access requirement, please contact Manchester Film Festival or the relevant venue before booking.
