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The Rio Cinema has announced a special programme of events to mark 50 years of community cinema, which will launch with a party curated by contemporary artist Jeremy Deller and cultural troublemakers Sportsbanger on 17 April 2026. Tickets for the first set of events will go on sale on Monday, 23 March via the Rio website (see link).
Hackney’s Rio Cinema is proud to be the UK’s longest-running cinema – a place where films have been screened, shared and loved since 1909. 2026 marks 50 years of being run by and for its community, and this major milestone will be celebrated with a 6-month programme: RIO FOREVER.
Running April 23 to May 3, 2026, in South Florida. This year’s OUTShine LGBTQ+ Festival is proud to feature more than 20 international, North American and East Coast premieres from 20 countries across Miami-Dade and Broward counties! Adding to the excitement of the festival will be a special recognition ceremony for award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, whose film Rock Out (USA, 2025) will screen on Monday, April 27, at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E Sunrise Blvd). Other special events, filmmaker panels and afterparties will add diversity to South Florida’s cinema scene.
From the genius mind of Nasser Bouzida (BIG BOSS MAN) comes a series of short films celebrating the legendary stories of the GRIMM FAIRY TALES originally written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in 1812. These short films have been imaginatively re-created to capture a more 60’s psychedelic feel. Filmed in true bongo-vision, Nass takes us on a journey through the first 2 humorous twisted tales, capturing the vibe perfectly. With original soundtracks from BIG BOSS MAN and camera work and visuals by Nass SNOW WHITE A-GO-GO & RED RIDING HOOD are must-sees for lovers of the tales and the early to late 60’s musical genre.
Brighton Fringe Festival has unveiled its spectacular line-up of comedy, theatre and dance ahead of its return this May. Now in its 21st year, Brighton Fringe aims to stimulate, educate and entertain through a diverse programme that welcomes local, national and international performers and audiences, showcasing creativity across Brighton, Hove and beyond.
Brighton Fringe Festival theatre programme highlights include Jonny Woo’s Suburbia (award-winning drag storytelling), Are You Even Indian? (intimate dance-theatre on identity and migration), MAN!FEST (drag boyband comedy), Custard Club (camp queer exploration), and NIUSIA (a powerful piece on legacy and identity).
For the full programme and ticket information, click the more information link.
African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) have announced the full lineup for the 33rd New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). This month-long cinematic celebration will unfold across New York City throughout May, illuminating stories, histories and visions from Africa and its diasporas. Spanning theatres, cultural centres, and public spaces, the festival will present more than 100 films from over 30 countries across Africa and its Diasporas.
The lineup includes more than 50 feature films and 60 shorts, with many filmmakers in attendance for post-screening conversations. NYAFF is co-presented by the Africa Centre, Film at Lincoln Centre (FLC), the Maysles Documentary Centre, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and the New York City Parks Department.
South by Southwest® (SXSW London 2026), the world’s leading festival celebrating the convergence of creativity, culture and technology, returns to London from June 1 to 6.
Powered by the dynamism and diversity of Shoreditch, SXSW London has become the preeminent global platform for the convergence of business, technology and creativity.
Stretched across the streets of East London, the festival is unapologetically progressive and provocative. Contemporary life moves faster and faster. SXSW London fearlessly embraces the evolving landscape at the intersection of technology and culture, connecting speakers, delegates, and performances across industries. The SXSW London community seeks provocative debates that resonate in a global city, known for its openness to opposing voices. In a time of uncertainty, SXSW London offers innovators and freethinkers practical optimism and a unique lens for navigating real-world problems with clarity.
For full programme details and tickets, click the link.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, will take place from June 3 to 14 in New York City. The Festival will showcase 118 feature films—including a record 103 world premieres—alongside 86 short films. Founded in the aftermath of September 11 on the belief that storytelling unites communities, Tribeca has grown into a global platform for bold storytelling and emerging voices. This milestone edition reflects that legacy, bringing together acclaimed filmmakers, breakthrough talent, and major cultural figures for a can’t-miss, citywide celebration. Passes and ticket packages are on sale now, with the Hudson Pass offering the premier festival experience, including VIP access and an invitation to Opening or Closing Night.
For the full programme and ticket information, click the link.
In case you missed it, the 31st Meltdown curator at London’s Southbank Centre is … Harry Styles!
Known for his iconic self-expression and creative curiosity, Harry will bring together 11 days of music, dancing and community at a landmark edition of Meltdown – the world’s longest-running artist-curated music festival – for its 75th anniversary.
Announced acts for Harry Styles’ Meltdown include the captivating four-piece LA band Warpaint, who conjure their own dreamlike world through intricate guitar lines, hypnotic vocals, and driving rhythms, and the pulsating indie-rock vibes of the sizzling London trio Bar Italia. Plus, multi-instrumentalist and jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington will pay tribute to John Coltrane and Miles Davis in celebration of their 100th birthday. Full listings are available on the Southbank Centre website (click the link). Details for Harry Styles’ headline show are announced at a later date.
In the wake of two iconic performances at Coachella and in celebration of her new album The Afterparty out May 8th, pop’s trailblazing disrupter Lykke Li announces her return to London to headline KOKO on Thursday, June 11th. This show will be Lykke Li’s first time playing in London since 2022 and falls amid a run of European shows that include both festival slots and high-profile slots, with performances alongside Nick Cave, Robyn, and Wolf Alice.
Acclaimed married Second City comedy duo Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus bring their signature mix of storytelling and improvisation to the heartfelt show about letting go. Drawing on their own personal experiences of the loss of their parents, Big Stuff explores how, in the aftermath of loss or change, we interact with objects that are left behind. Using improv techniques, the couple gently invites the audience to share their “big stuff”, seamlessly weaving these personal objects into their own story.
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