Film Festivals in Yorkshire 2026
Yorkshire film festivals offer something for all ages and cinema tastes—from family animations and extreme adventure films to world-leading documentary markets and independent horror showcases.
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Indie & ShortsScarborough Film Festival
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
12th to 15th March 2026
Brings new and alternative cinema to the coast, featuring dedicated short film showcases.
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Adventure Cinema
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (SHAFF)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
20th to 22nd March 2026
An annual event showcasing the best in adventure, travel, mountain, and extreme sports films.
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Short Films
Hebden Bridge Short Film Festival
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
20th to 22nd March 2026
A short film festival celebrating UK and international indie talent with curated screening sessions.
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Family Cinema
Leeds Young Film Festival
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Easter Holidays (28 Mar - 19 Apr 2026)
Feature screenings, specially selected shorts, animation workshops, and immersive VR experiences.
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Horror Cinema
Glowflare Horror Film Festival
Beverley, East Yorkshire
16th and 17th May 2026
A spine-chilling event set in the historic market town of Beverley at Parkway Cinema.
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Documentary
Sheffield DocFest
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
10th to 15th June 2026
The UK's leading documentary festival and one of the world's most influential non-fiction film markets.
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Horror & Cult
Dead Northern Film Festival
York, North Yorkshire
25th to 27th September 2026
Independent short, feature-length, and classic genre films screened at York City Screen Picturehouse.
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Indie Cinema
Spirit of Independence Film Festival
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
25th to 27th September 2026
Spotlighting bold, brave, low-budget filmmaking regardless of genre at The Light Cinema.
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International Cinema
Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
29th Oct to 15th Nov 2026
One of the UK's largest film festivals outside London, presenting hundreds of feature films and shorts.
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Short Films
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
York, North Yorkshire
4th to 8th November 2026
A BAFTA-qualifying international celebration of independent short film across historic venues in York.
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