NCC

31/08/2026

Everything
Must
Go.

for September
Takes you into the
"BACKROOMS" (2026)(15) 🟨🟨🟨🟨😱
Saturday 12th September // 8pm
Dir. by Kane Parsons. From A24 Films.

It's the 1990s. Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) - coping with personal failure, divorce, & a failing store - finds an unsettling, labyrinthine reality beneath his shop.

Join us - let's explore together.
Tickets / Trailer @ https://www.newcastlecinema.org/whatson/backrooms

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31/08/2026

🎬 Aontas selected as Ireland’s entry for the Oscars® 2027

Irish-language thriller Aontas has been selected by Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) to represent Ireland in the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards®.

Directed by Damian McCann and produced by Púca Pictures, Aontas received funding from Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund, TG4 and BBC Gaeilge, with support from Yellowmoon.

The film was developed through Gealán, the low-budget feature film initiative from Northern Ireland Screen, BBC Northern Ireland and TG4.

Damian McCann began his industry career almost 20 years ago as an Irish Language Broadcast Fund New Entrant trainee, before going on to work as a director and filmmaker.

Since then, Aontas has received six IFTA nominations, screened at 40 film festivals worldwide and won 10 international awards.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/6ztv50ZGplW

👏 Congratulations to everyone who worked on Aontas, on screen and behind the scenes.

29/08/2026

Some loves are destined to wound… and never heal 💔

for September takes you to the beautifully scenic island off the Pacific coast of Canada, for the mesmerising feature-length debut from director Sophy Romvari;

"BLUE HERON" (12A)(2025) 🪶🩵
Tuesday 8th September // 7.30
(English & Hungarian with Subs)

Drawing on her own memories, Romvari shapes a deeply personal portrait of childhood, family fractures, & the fragility of recollection.

It's the late 1990s; eight‑year‑old Sasha & her Hungarian immigrant family attempt to build a new life, only to be destabilised by the increasingly dangerous behaviour of Sasha's older brother, Jeremy.

Beautifully shot & boldly structured, Romvari’s unbelievably accomplished debut is a potent rumination on the complexity of trying to understand our loved ones.

Tickets & Trailer now LIVE LIVE LIVE // https://www.newcastlecinema.org/whatson/blue-heron

(🧀 Treat yourself — pre-order a freshly prepared cheese board to enjoy during the screening! Nice.)

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Drawing on her own memories, filmmaker Sophy Romvari shapes a deeply personal portrait of childhood, family fractures, and the fragility of recollection. Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, Blue Heron follows eight‑year‑old Sasha and her Hungarian immigrant family as they attempt to build...

29/08/2026

THE ILLEGALS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

We’re delighted to welcome The Illegals back to NCC this Friday 11th September for another huge night celebrating two of the greatest bands ever to do it – The Eagles & Fleetwood Mac.

Fronted by the incredible Niamh Kavanagh, expect soaring harmonies, blistering guitars and wall-to-wall classics including Dreams, The Chain, Take It Easy, Life In The Fast Lane, Desperado, Gold Dust Woman and, of course, Hotel California.

The Illegals have become firm favourites with our NCC crowd, and for good reason – these guys don’t simply play the songs, they deliver a proper live rock show.

Two legendary bands. One cracking night. And a whole lot of songs you already know every word to.

Friday 11th September
Doors 7.30pm | Show 8.30pm
Tickets £20
Fully licensed bar | 18+

The Illegals are back. Don’t miss ’em.

www.newcastlecinema.org/whatson/illegals-feb-26-2

Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs.

29/08/2026

Once there was a fish and his name was Tiddler.
He blew SMALL bubbles.....but he told TALL tales!

for September
Proudly brings our younger audience members
"TIDDLER" (2024)(U)(50 mins) 🐟
Tuesday 8th September // 10am

Based on the beloved book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Schaeffler, this magical half hour animation tells the story of a small grey fish with a vast imagination, who gets lost in the deep wide ocean, until he’s saved by his own storytelling 🌊🐟🧜‍♀️

Our Toddler Club also includes activities & a healthy snack after the screening, creating a relaxed and welcoming morning for little ones and their grown-ups. (Suitable for Toddlers 1–6 years. All toddlers must be accompanied by an adult)

Tickets & trailer now LIVE // https://www.newcastlecinema.org/whatson/tiddler-26

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Fishy tales, big imagination, & one very tiny hero — Tiddler is a splashy delight based on the beloved book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Schaeffler. For toddlers aged 1 - 4 years old. Our Toddler combines watching the short movie, followed by a film-themed activity and healthy snack fo

29/08/2026

28/08/2026

The wonderful Mourne Chamber Music Festival
"SUMMER OF LOVE " concludes tomorrow evening at NCC.

As always, it's been a complete delight hosting this incredibly gifted group of young musicians from NI and beyond, for their 3rd annual festival of top flight chamber music 🎻🎻

Their spectacular, exquisitely curated programme concludes tomorrow - treat your ears to an truly delightful evening of beautiful chamber pieces, & support some of the incredible talent on our doorstep - visit https://www.mournecmf.co.uk/ for more info & tickets 🎻

Huge shout to Orla & their incredible team - you should be super proud of yourselves!! ❤🔥🎻

28/08/2026

“Throw me the idol! I throw you the whip!”🗿✨

Huge NCC shoutout to the awesome H. M. Constance / HMC for her Incredible "Indiana V The Idol" piece on our
street facing wall!! 🫟😍

Hannah's stunning work completes our Summer '26 GrafJam challenge , ensuring we have some of the sweetest movie-based spraycan art decorating our exterior in the region - THANK YOU to all the artists, & to Seedhead Arts for curating - we're over the moon!

📽❤

26/08/2026