Braid Film Theatre

29/08/2026

This will be a fantastic event this Halloween. But tickets now

20/08/2026

On Saturday 26th September we’re going to press play on the story of home video during a special evening devoted to Ballymena’s strong video store history! Join Brian Henry Martin, Dr. Sam Manning and past Xtra-Vision / Video City staff for an evening of fond memories, followed by a screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (on VHS!)

Say Yes to VHS: 40 Years of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Say YES to VHS: 40 Years of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off We welcome film maker Brian Henry Martin and film historian Dr. Sam Manning, hosts of The Wonder…

28/07/2026

🩸THIS SATURDAY🩸
Join us for a 30th Anniversary screening of Robert Rodriguez' iconic action vampire flick FROM DUSK TILL DAWN this Saturday in Ballymena.

🏛 The Braid Arts Centre
🗓 Saturday 1st August
⏰️ Start 7.30pm (Doors 7pm)
🎟 Only £5 (plus fees)
🔞 18+

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24/07/2026

What a fabulous night of local film and music 🎵 🎬! Thank you for joining us in the heart of the countryside ❤️ The Crosskeys Inn Wildcard Films Limited access > CINEMA Film Hub N.I.

18/07/2026

Before the Fleadh Cheoil takes over Belfast, experience a taste of “Trad” at Ireland’s oldest thatched pub! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trad-film-screening-tickets-1992596391446? The Crosskeys InnThe Braid Arts CentreMid and East Antrim Borough CouncilFilm Hub N.I.Tourism IrelandDiscover Northern Irelandwww.whatsonni.com

11/07/2026

30 years??? HOW??? Our horror pals will be celebrating this genre bending classic on Saturday 1st August. Will you be there? Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Fright Club NI return to the Braid for a summer bloodsucker blockbuster. A 30th Anniversary screening of Robert Rodriguez' insane action-vampire…

09/07/2026

Join us on tour at The Crosskeys Inn on 23rd July for an evening of film and live music 🎶 🎻🪈🪉🥁🎬

Book tickets NOW @ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trad-film-screening-tickets-1992596391446?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=4c89df484a5c5cf8caab02bf2f2a3824146787a6420847a698d9a6665fc3fd46ba628600c17887abfce7b6873e8203e46c2e66ee1bf0213f0017234c4cf57681b1505c90b021d2590d5f06bb3575

https://filmhubni.org/news/new-collective-tour-of-trad/

Film Hub NI and Queen’s Film Theatre are delighted to present a region wide tour of Lance Daly's TRAD, starring Aiden Gillen and Megan Nic Fhionnghaile. The tour takes place as part of the Fleadh at Queen’s programme.

29/06/2026

The The Braid Arts Centre recently hosted Cullybackey-born BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Alison Millar for a wonderful evening of culture and creativity, framed through the lens of an Ulster-Scots community and a Co Antrim village.

Mayor Thomas Gordon, historians and teachers – including renowned local writer Anne McMaster – were among those who attended the evening.

The event, presented by the Braid Film Theatre and the Museum and Arts department, began with pupils from Buick Memorial Primary School in Cullybackey reading poems that were written by children 100 years ago.

A screening of Alison’s BBC documentary highlighting the historic and cultural heritage of our Borough followed, including a Q&A session, with audience members praising the film and the focus it has given to homegrown talent.

The Museum also displayed historical artefacts that were featured in the documentary, including poems and drawings.

29/06/2026

Join us at the Crosskeys for a special screening of TRAD presented in association with collective.
Followed by a session in the bar.

This tour of TRAD is an initiative from Film Hub NI (BFI) and Queen’s Film Theatre that brings the best of homegrown film directly to audiences. Presented as part of the Fleadh at Queen’s programme in July and August, the tour celebrates Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 coming to Belfast for the first time and the rich tradition of Irish music and heritage.

🗓️Date: Thursday 23rd July
🕰️Time: 7:30pm
🎟️Admission £8
🎥Running Time : 90 Minutes CERT:15

Tickets Available from Eventbrite @ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trad-film-launch-tickets-1992596391446?aff=oddtdtcreator

TRAD is the latest in a run of acclaimed films from writer/director Lance Daly. From an early appearance as ‘Kid with Harmonica’ in The Commitments, Daly has established himself as one of the country's most captivating filmmaking talents.

TRAD raises important questions about the place of tradition in an increasingly fast-paced world. Like many Irish people, Nic Fhionnghaile's character Shóna is initially slow to embrace her language and culture.

“The main conflict in the movie is between traditional and modernity,” says Daly. “She meets those guys who are all looking for the authentic thing, and she’s like, ‘Get me the hell out of here’ - but they’re going for what she’s escaping from."