Braid Film Theatre

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."

26/06/2026

We had a lovely evening with dignitaries, teachers, filmmakers and students. All united to celebrate creativity and education which is so historically prevalent in our community. Thank you for joining us. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Buick Memorial Primary School Erica Starling Productions LTD Annie Rose Film Hub N.I. The Braid Arts Centre Love Ballymena Ballymena past and present

19/06/2026

Have you secured your FREE tickets yet? Next Thursday evening at The Braid Arts Centre: https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173672933

11/06/2026

In 2 weeks we present an evening devoted to our local community and history, featuring award-winning directors and writers celebrating the importance of art and creativity. Tickets are FREE! 👍
Film Hub N.I. The Braid Arts Centre Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Waterstones Ballymena Love Ballymena Mi Ballymena Ballymena Means

A Carryin’ Stream” (2019 BBC documentary film) “….no part of our island has produced, in proportion to the population, a greater number of…

13/05/2026

🏆 Happy 31st Anniversary to 'Crimson Tide,' released OTD in 1995! Please join me in celebrating with my original arrangement of 'Roll Tide' from Hans Zimmer's Grammy-winning score. 👉 https://youtu.be/eVGKLZQQpYU

12/05/2026

"All I ask is that you keep up with me. If you can't, then that strange sensation you'll be feeling in the seat of your pants will be my boot in your ass." - Capt. Ramsey. We are paying tribute to Gene Hackman on Friday evening with one of his best on screen performances. Book NOW! Tickets only £5
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