✨ HippFest 2026 will take place 18 - 22 March!

Between 18 - 22 March, we celebrate our 16th edition of HippFest with a spectacular line-up of silent films presented with unrivalled live music accompaniment, centred in the beautiful Hippodrome, Scotland’s first purpose-built cinema. Tickets are now on sale!

Browse the brochure and book your tickets here!

You can also see the schedule at-a-glance here.

HippFest is Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotland’s first and oldest cinema; featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring. Renowned for its warm welcome and inclusive atmosphere, HippFest attracts a broad audience of cinema-goers, music lovers, and industry professionals, cultivating an international community with an adventurous appetite for extraordinary cinema.

🎫 Bag your HippFest 2026 pass!

We’re delighted to offer a range of HippFest Festival Passes, offering the easiest - and most cost-effective! - way to explore the full programme, giving you priority access to screenings, exclusive perks, and big savings on the cost of individual tickets. Browse and buy the passes here!

'If we have a more fun night at the pictures we'll be surprised. One of the jewels in Scotland's film calendar. Anyone needing to be convinced of the multitudes of silent film need look no further.' - The Skinny 

HippFest is a project of Falkirk Council, supported by Screen Scotland and Creative Scotland, with additional support from National Lottery funding through Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network.