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What’s screening at Pictureville this October

Wednesday 02 October 2024 This October, Pictureville is gearing up for an unforgettable season of cinema, with an eclectic mix of films, events and special screenings on offer throughout the month.

A rendered image of the new foyer at the media museum

First glimpse of the National Science and Media Museum foyer redesign as reopening plans are revealed

Tuesday 24 September 2024 The National Science and Media Museum will reopen alongside the launch of Bradford 2025 in January following a once-in-a-generation transformation.

Widescreen Weekend film festival returns with special Indiana Jones all-nighter event

Monday 16 September 2024 Widescreen Weekend film festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema for its 28th edition.

Interior of Pictureville cinema auditorium

Pictureville Cinema to reopen 31 August with special screenings

Thursday 29 August 2024 Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, will reopen on 31 August, following a 10-month temporary closure.

Pictureville Cinema to reopen in August with discounted offer and special screenings

Wednesday 28 August 2024 Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, will reopen on 31 August, following a 10-month temporary closure. The reopening coincides with Cinema First’s National Cinema Day and with it comes an incredible one-day discount, with ticket prices at just £3.

Pictureville Cinema to reopen in August with latest releases and return of popular film festival

Wednesday 31 July 2024 Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, will reopen on 31 August, following a 10-month temporary closure. The reopening of the cinema will also see the return of the popular Widescreen Weekend film festival later in September.

Pictureville Cinema returns to the Alhambra Theatre’s Studio with new programme of films

Tuesday 21 May 2024 Following a residency at Theatre in the Mill, Pictureville Cinema will be returning to The Studio, while the main cinema remains temporarily closed.

Pictureville Cinema to screen films at University of Bradford’s Theatre in the Mill

Tuesday 09 April 2024 Pictureville Cinema will continue its exciting off-site cinema programme at venues across Bradford, as the main cinema remains temporarily closed.

A digital impression of a gallery with people looking at an on-screen projection and objects

National Science and Media Museum reveals plans for reopening as it showcases latest designs for new permanent galleries

Thursday 04 April 2024 Details of the new permanent Sound and Vision galleries including designs, gallery themes and an artist commission for an interactive installation have been revealed.

Visitors at Creative England GameLab Leeds Showcase

Yorkshire Games Festival returns in March at venues across Bradford

Tuesday 13 February 2024 Yorkshire Games Festival returns from 7-10 March, with speaker events at the Jubilee Centre on Jermyn Street in Bradford city centre and free family activities at the Broadway.