Cinema in the North

Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor

This month, HOME present American Dreams and Nightmares, a season of film to mark the sad passing of cult film director David Lynch, and Instituto Cervantes host the first round of a new series of classic Spanish Cinema.

Ducie Street Warehouse have dedicated a full month to Bad Gal Film Festival in their Mini Cine.

Our top picks

David Lynch Season: American Dreams and Nightmares at HOME

David Lynch Season: American Dreams and Nightmares at HOME Manchester, Manchester, Until 16 May 2025, from £9.15 - Book now

HOME commemorate beloved cult filmmaker David Lynch with a season dedicated to his unique visions of America.

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Classics of Spanish Cinema at Instituto Cervantes

Classics of Spanish Cinema at Instituto Cervantes, Manchester, Until 24 April 2025, free entry - Visit now

The first edition of a brand new and exciting series features screenings of films by two of Spain’s most influential filmmakers, Luis García Berlanga and Luis Buñuel.

The Exterminating Angel
The Exterminating Angel

“Logic is dull” – The Thrill Rides of Alfred Hitchcock at HOME

“Logic is dull” – The Thrill Rides of Alfred Hitchcock at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 5 April–14 May 2025, from £7.95 - Book now

To accompany Emma Rice’s reimagined version of North by Northwest, HOME are screening a selection of films from master director Alfred Hitchcock.

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Leeds Young Film Festival 2025

Leeds Young Film Festival 2025 at Leeds Industrial Museum, Leeds (and other venues), 6–21 April 2025, from £3.30 - Book now

There’s exciting animation, classic children’s movies and a chance to experience the ocean in virtual reality at Leeds Young Film Festival.

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Alfred Hitchcock’s Blackmail with Live Score at The Old Woolen

Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail at The Old Woollen, Leeds, 1 May 2025, from £14.00 - Book now

Accomplished silent film pianist Jonny Best provides live improvised music to accompany Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller.

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Deep Red with Live Score by Slow Knife at Hyde Park Picture House

Deep Red with Live Score by Slow Knife at Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds, 23 May 2025, from £11.50 - Book now

Slow Knife perform a brand new live score for Dario Argento’s iconic giallo as part of Leeds Jazz Festival.

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GASP! Horror Film Festival 2025 at Cultplex

GASP! Horror Film Festival 2025 at Cultplex, Manchester, 27–29 June 2025, from £5.00 - Book now

GASP! Horror Film Festival returns with three days of screenings dedicated to championing diversity in genre cinema.

Chainsaws Were Singing
Chainsaws Were Singing

More cinema events

Mother's Day in Manchester and the North
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Mother's Day in Manchester and the North

From bespoke bouquet workshops and poetry royalty to slap-up Sunday roasts and gin tastings, check out our guide of things to do with your mum this Mother's Day.

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Cinema in the North

HOME Manchester
Manchester
Theatre
HOME Manchester

Offering a packed schedule of events and things to do, HOME Manchester is one of the city’s leading hubs for arts and culture.

Manchester
Park
Platt Fields Park

Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is steeped in history, the land having been acquired by the Platt family in 1225.

Cumbria
Event venue
Penrith Old Fire Station

Main venue for Eden Arts, an artist-led organisation based in Eden in Cumbria creating projects around mass participation, local distinctiveness and digital engagement, from Picnic Cinema to The Winter Droving.

The MerseyMade building in Liverpool
Liverpool
Shop
MerseyMade West Kirby

In the MerseyMade shop you’ll find bottled gin from the likes of Turncoat Gin, Anfield Gin, Albert Dock Gin and Three Graces Gin. Yep, Liverpool REALLY likes its gin.

The Whitworth
Manchester
Gallery
The Whitworth

This much-loved gallery-in-a-park is open for business, showcasing some of the city’s finest contemporary and historic exhibitions.

Culture Guides

Theatre in Manchester and the North
Theatre in the North

DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.

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Music in the North

The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.

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Exhibitions in the North

From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.

Poet Imtiaz Dharker. Photo by Ayesha Dharker
Literature Events in the North

It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.

Classical Music in the North

Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.