Hippodrome in final 5 for BIFA 2026

SMALL CINEMA. EVEN BIGGER NEWS! We have made it to the final five for BIFA Cinema of the Year 2026!! Not only that but we are the only Scottish Cinema in the running Thanks to all of our supporters taking the time to vote and write why the Hippodrome is such a special cinema. The winner is to be announced at a ceremony in London on Sunday 6 December. Fingers crossed!

Find out more

The Weight (15)

• Sunday, 08 Nov 26

Imprisoned in a labour camp run by an unscrupulous overseer, a man becomes entangled in a perilous gold smuggling scheme in his pursuit to regain custody of his daughter.

Klara and the Sun (12A)

• Friday, 13 Nov 26

A robot girl designed to prevent loneliness tries to save a heartbroken family of humans.

Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience (U)

• Saturday, 14 Nov 26

Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie’s first Christmas! Share in the excitement of Christmas Day as the family of five reflect on treasured seasonal memories.

Giant - The Play (15)

• Thursday, 19 Nov 26

Giant is a 2024 play written by Mark Rosenblatt. It premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 2024 in a production starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and won three Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play.

I Play Rocky (12A)

• Friday, 04 Dec 26

I Play Rocky follows a struggling Sylvester Stallone who writes an underdog story and insists on playing its lead, battling rejection to fulfill his vision of Rocky Balboa. The movie offers an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at a cinematic milestone, featuring acclaimed performances, particularly from Anthony Ippolito. Early reviews praise its uplifting spirit and authenticity, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of true stories and film history.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express - Live On Stage

• Saturday, 28 Nov 26

Filmed live at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE will immerse audiences in a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz across the screen, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs.

Warren Miller's Days Off

• Thursday, 03 Dec 26

This fall, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy. Embark on a global journey from heli-drops in Alaska and high-alpine mountaineering in Chamonix to the legendary powder of Hokkaido, Japan. Take a ride down Banff’s infamous skijoring course, hit the slopes of Deer Valley, and charge Canada’s finest in Revelstoke, Whistler, and Pemberton. Days Off captures the raw, unfiltered heart of mountain culture—a pure celebration of skiing for skiing’s sake and the joy of making time for what matters most. Winter’s greatest tradition is back.

Wildwood (12A)

• Friday, 04 Dec 26

After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel launches a desperate rescue mission into an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Ore. Joined by a hapless but loyal classmate, Prue risks it all as she navigates a world of bandits, talking animals and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition.

I Play Rocky (12A)

• Friday, 04 Dec 26

I Play Rocky follows a struggling Sylvester Stallone who writes an underdog story and insists on playing its lead, battling rejection to fulfill his vision of Rocky Balboa. The movie offers an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at a cinematic milestone, featuring acclaimed performances, particularly from Anthony Ippolito. Early reviews praise its uplifting spirit and authenticity, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of true stories and film history.

André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow

• Saturday, 05 Dec 26

Prima Facie (15)

• Friday, 11 Dec 26

Prima Facie follows Tessa, a brilliant British defence barrister who excels in representing men accused of sexual assault until she herself becomes the victim of an assault by a colleague from a powerful legal family. Her trust in the legal system crumbles as she faces the same tactics once used in court.

Ebenezer (12A)

• Saturday, 12 Dec 26

Ebenezer follows a miserly Victorian businessman compelled through spectral visits to confront his past, present, and future for a shot at redemption. This gothic, dark fantasy reimagining of Dickens' classic blends supernatural tension with lavish period detail, featuring Johnny Depp, Rupert Grint, and Ian McKellen.

It's a Wonderful Life (U) (80th Anniversary)

• Friday, 18 Dec 26

The classic, family favourite is 80 years young and back this festive season! Make sure you book soon as this will sell out...

Elf (2003) (PG)

• Saturday, 19 Dec 26

Buddy, a human, is raised amongst elves at the North Pole. When he discovers that he is not an elf, he travels to New York to search for his biological father.

Die Hard (1988) (15)

• Monday, 21 Dec 26

Happy Yipee Ki-Yay! Die Hard comes to the Hippodrome this Christmas. Die Hard follows a New York City police detective, John McClane (Willis), who becomes entangled in a terrorist takeover of a Los Angeles skyscraper.

Double Bill: The Snowman (1982) / The Snowman and the Snowdog (2012) (U)

• Wednesday, 23 Dec 26

A young boy whose dog just died starts building a snowman similar to a photograph he found in his new house. With the excess snow he makes dog and the trio flies away to meet Father Christmas.

The Holdovers (15) - Taste Along Screening

• Wednesday, 30 Dec 26

A holiday tale with heart… and chocolate! Twixmas Taste Along. Join us for a very special Twixtmas tasting event featuring bespoke chocolate tasting-box pairing, with each chocolate hand-crafted by expert chocolatier Nadia to match key moments in the film