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Manchester Film Festival 2026

19 - 29 March 2025 - across the city!

The city’s biggest celebration of the best new and independent film, Manchester Film Festival returns in 2026. An annual celebration of storytelling through cinema, MFF brings film lovers and filmmakers together for 10 days of screenings, Q&As, red-carpet glamour, and so much more. Sign up to our newsletter to get all the festival news first.

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Volunteer sign-ups for Manchester Film Festival 2026 are now open. Please click this link for more information.