SCENE FESTIVAL -YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

TICKETING

1. Is there a festival pass or do I need to buy tickets for each screening individually?

We don’t offer festival passes at this time, so tickets will need to be purchased for each individual screening. Many tickets are free or very low price so you can buy multiple tickets without breaking the bank!

2. Are there any free events or screenings?

Yes, there are many free events:

Out of MCR: SCENE Queer shorts showcase- New Century Hall

The Wizard of Oz Outdoor screening at First Street,

Carry on Screaming- Outdoor screening at First Street,

Some Like it Hot Outdoor screening at First Street

The First Wives Club- Outdoor screening at First Street

Mean Girls- Outdoor screening at First Street,

To Wong Foo Thanks for everything Julie Newmar Outdoor screening at First Street,

The Devil Wears Prada= Outdoor screening at First Street

We also offer free tickets for most events for those in the LGBTQ community who cannot afford to pay for tickets and all events have concession or reduced price options for low and unwaged attendees.

The below screenings are only £2.50:
All Iris Prize shorts events
Best of GAZE Irish Shorts
Protest! Documenting Dissent- ON THE SCENE

3. Do you offer discounts for students, seniors, or low-income attendees?

Yes, we offer reduced price concession/ unwaged and low waged tickets for all events.
We also offer communtiy tickets for those who cannot afford a low-waged ticket.
They can be purchased alongside full price standard tickets

4. What is your refund or exchange policy?

Sadly we do not offer refunds or exchanges. If you have any issues with your tickets purchased via Skiddle please email hello@scenfestival.com, if you have any issues with tickets purchased by other providers or venues please contact the venue.

5. What should I do if an event is sold out?

If the event that you would like to attend is sold out Skiddle will automatically add you to a wait list. If the event you want to attend that is sold out is not sold on Skiddle (our ticket partner) please contact the venue or email hello@scenefestival.com

6. What happens to the money made from ticket sales?

Accessibility & Inclusivity

1. Do you have carers/ companion tickets? 

Companion tickets are available to book for free on all events, with the exception of Queerchester, Protest and the Walking Tours. 

2. Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

All our partner venues are wheelchair accessible. Please see the venue accessibility informaiton which is available on each event page on the website. 

3. Will films have subtitles or closed captions?

All films that have captions or subtitiles are indiciated within the 'More Information' section on the event page on the website. 

4. What steps are you taking to ensure a safe and inclusive space for all attendees?

We hope to make sure your attendance at SCENE is as welcoming and inclusive as possible, partner venues are chosen in part as they are LGBTQ+ friendly and accessible as possible to everyone. If you see ways that we can improve please speak to q member of SCENE staff (in pink t shirts) on the day and/or we encourage feedback via one of our paper forms at the festival or email hello@scenefestival.com

5. How do I claim a low-wage ticket?

Low waged and community tickets can be purchased on the same ticket pages as general admission tickets

Festival Content & Submissions