FilmChelt

Cheltenham's independent film festival
Friday 30 October to Sunday 8 November 2026

04/11/2026

New screening added 🎬

You've asked, we've listened!

After both screenings sold out, with the help of studio Canal, we've added another showing of Violette. Don't miss your chance to see it on the big screen right here in Cheltenham.

🎟️ Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/tickets/

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026, 1:15pm at Hub8 MX

04/11/2026

Our COO Chris Hall reflects on how FilmChelt 2026 is going so far. Thank you to everyone who has joined us and helped sell out these shows! 🎬

There's still plenty to see across the second half of the festival.

🎟️ Explore the programme and book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/programme-2026/

📅 Now until 8 November 2026

04/11/2026

What's on today at FilmChelt 🎬

Start with Tender Loving Care at 11:00am, then choose between Mouse, A Talent for Murder, and Her in the evening. Gabbeh, showing at St Luke's tonight, is nearly sold out - get your tickets now!

🎟️ Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/tickets/
📅 Wednesday 4 November 2026

03/11/2026

Radio Producer and Writer Kevin Howlett shares a few of the films showing at FilmChelt with guest speakers, giving you the chance to hear more from experts and the people behind the films 🎙️

🎬 The Idol with Sir Vincent Fean - 3 November, 7:00pm at St Luke's (Tonight!)
🎬 Following with Jeremy Theobald - 5 November, 8:00pm at Hub8 MX
🎬 Brian and Charles introduced by Kevin Howlett - 7 November, 2:00pm at St Luke's

Which one are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments 👇

🎟️ Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/programme-2026/

03/11/2026

What's on today at FilmChelt 🎞️

Another packed day of films which provide a platform for some thought-provoking, highly relevant topics.

🎟️ Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/tickets/

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026

02/11/2026

Sold out! 🎟️

Both screenings of the UK premiere of Violette (6th & 7th November) and Elsinore's November 6th screening have sold out 🎬

Elsinore is also showing on 7 November at 11:00am, and there's still plenty of other films to catch during the rest of the fest

🎟️ Explore the rest of the programme via https://filmchelt.org/programme-2026/

📅 Now until 8 November 2026

02/11/2026

What's on today at FilmChelt 🎬

Catch new releases Ink at 1:35pm, Fjord at 8:25pm and more. Then round off the night with cult classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still at 9:00pm at St Luke's.

🎟️ Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/tickets/

📅 Monday 2 November 2026

01/11/2026

What's on today at FilmChelt 🎞️

Start the day with The Wild Robot at 11:00am, then take your pick of the wide selection for the rest of the packed schedule. Don't forget The Parking Spot followed by a Q&A at 4:45pm!

🎟️ Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/tickets/

📅 Sunday 1 November 2026

31/10/2026

And we're off!

The Debut - aptly named for our our Opening Night Gala, where HUB8 MX transformed ✨

If you missed last night, The Debut is showing again Sunday 1 November! It was a great experience with a one-of-a-kind crowd. Thank you all for coming!

🎟️ Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/tickets/

31/10/2026

Tickets are going fast! 🎟️

FilmChelt 2026 has just gotten started and some screenings are already selling out, with others close behind 👀

Remember: Popular pre-releases such as Violette, Elsinore, Fjord, and La Bola Negra have multiple showings during the festival so there's still chance to catch these spectacular stories. Keep an eye out on our website for any updates.

Don't miss out! Book your tickets via https://filmchelt.org/tickets/

📅 Now until 8 November 2026

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