UK Cinema Association

31/08/2026

The first ever UK National Cinema Weekend has been announced, taking place nationwide on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, with participating cinemas offering tickets to all screenings for just £4.

National Cinema Day was first launched by Cinema First in 2022 and proved an immediate success, achieving 1.46 million admissions in a single day. This grew to 1.56 million admissions in 2023, demonstrating the huge appetite among UK audiences for a shared celebration of cinemagoing.

This year, an expanded National Cinema Weekend will invite audiences across the country to come together and discover the joy of cinema: the big screen, immersive sound, shared emotions and the simple pleasure of experiencing a great story together.

Phil Clapp, Chief Executive of the UK Cinema Association (and Director of Cinema First) looked forward to the weekend event with enthusiasm:

“Following the success of National Cinema Day, we’re excited to be extending the celebration to the entire weekend, giving cinemagoers greater flexibility to plan their visits, and the opportunity to watch the widest possible range of films, suiting all tastes.

We’re delighted to see so many cinemas getting behind National Cinema Weekend and look forward to welcoming audiences across the country on the 5th and 6th September.”

Over 540 UK cinemas have already confirmed their participation, with many more expected to join in the coming days. Participating cinemas are ready to offer a broad and varied programme with something for everyone. From major releases and family favourites to independent films and much-loved classics, audiences will have even more reasons to come together and enjoy films as they were made to be seen.

More information about National Cinema Weekend – and a searchable list of a participating cinemas – can be found at www.cinemaweekender.com

22/08/2025

Your favourite cinema needs you!

Voting is now open for BIFA Awards’s inaugural Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia UK

The award celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent film.

And now, it's up to you to decide the nominee, cast your vote at www.bifa.film/coty-vote

Voting closes Monday 22 September.

08/07/2025

Delighted to support BIFA Awards Cinema of the Year Award, supported by Kia.

More info below.

BIFA is proud to announce its very first Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia and voted for by cinemagoers. Nothing is quite like the communal experience of watching a film on the big screen and…

25/09/2024

An absolute pleasure to organise.

26/01/2024

Tickets for the UK Cinema Association 2024 conference - 'Growing Audiences for the Big Screen Experience' - on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 March at the BFI Southbank are now available.

Recent editions have sold out so advice is to BOOK NOW - https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/uk-cinema-association-2024-conference/ - tickets for industry partners are £190 plus VAT, covering both days of what should be a great event.

18/12/2023

04/09/2023

2023 saw a record-breaking 1.56 million admissions at UK cinemas, 6 per cent up on last year’s edition.

Thank you to everyone who came along but also to every member of cinema staff across the country for getting into the spirit and making the event fly!

02/09/2023

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!!

National Cinema Day is here!

Tickets from just £3 at over 630 cinemas across the UK - find your nearest participating venue and book your tickets at www.nationalcinemday.uk.

01/09/2023

It's almost here!

TOMORROW is National Cinema Day - tickets from £3 at every one of the 630+ participating cinemas, all day.

Find your nearest venue at nationalcinemaday.uk and book your tickets now!