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:
Dragged to the Movies- The Exhibition
SCENE Northern Shorts Showcase - multiple screenings at CULTPLEX
High School Musical - Fri 21st Aug - 7pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
Iris Prize Best British Shorts Announcement - Sat 22nd- 12.30pm - 2pm - New Century Hall
TITE Trans Shorts Showcase - Sat 22nd - 1pm - 2.30pm - CULTPLEX
Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging - Sat 22nd - 1pm - 2.40pm First Street, Outdoor Screening
High School Musical 2 - Sat 22nd Aug - 4pm -5.45pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
Clueless - Sat 22nd Aug - 7pm - 8.35pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
Rebel without a cause - Sun 23rd - 12pm - 1.50pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
Scream Queens Cinema Club: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Sun 23rd Aug - 6pm - 9pm - VADA VADA
Devdas - Sun 23rd August - 6pm - 9.30pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
Hairspray - Mon 24th August - 6pm - 7.30pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
Bend it Like Beckham - Tue 25th August - 6pm - 7.50pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
SINcerely, Adam - Tue 25th August - 6.30pm - 10.45pm - Aviva Studios
Grease - Wed 26th August - 6pm - 7.40pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
The Post Credit Club - Wed 26th Aug - 7pm - 10pm - To Be Frank
The Wizard of Oz - Thur 27th Aug - 6pm - 7.45pm - First Street Outdoor Screening
Filmmaker Mixer + SCENE Shorts Announcement - Thur 27th Aug - 6pm - 8pm - Campfield
Liberation Pride Pageant - Thur 27th Aug - 8pm - 10pm - Aviva Studios
SCENE 2026 Closing Party - Thur 27th Aug - 8pm -11.30pm - Campfield
We also offer free tickets for most events for those in the LGBTQ community who cannot afford to pay for tickets. In addition, all events have concession or reduced price options for low and unwaged attendees.
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?
Profits from ticket sales, along with booking fees from our ticketing partner Skiddle, will be donated to Manchester Village Pride Charities.
Accessibility & Inclusivity
1. Do you have carers/ companion tickets?
Companion tickets are available for all screenings at HOME, Cultplex and Aviva Studios via their booking systems. If you require a free companion ticket for other events please book a free ticket if available via Skiddle or email hello@scenefestival.comto request one and we will look to support you.
2. Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
All of our venues have step free-access and accessible/disabled toilets. Please see the venue accessibility information which is available on each event page on the website.
3. Will films have subtitles or closed captions?
Please see our Content Guidance page https://www.scenefestival.com/contentguidance
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 a 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
How can I submit a film or series for the festival?
Unfortunately, submissions for SCENE 2026 are now closed. Sign up to our mailing list via our website to be the first to hear about submissions for 2027.
Events & Programming
Are there networking opportunities for filmmakers and industry professionals?
Yes, come along to our filmmaker mixer and SCENE shorts announcement on Thur 27th Aug, 6pm - 8pm - Campfield https://www.scenefestival.com/2026-screenings-and-events/filmmaker-mixer-scene-shorts-announcement
2. Is the programme suitable for all ages?
Age ratings are displayed on each individual event page.
3. Are there family-friendly or youth-focused screenings?
The First Screen events are suitable for younger audiences.
4. Will there be photography / videography taking place during the festival?
Yes. Our team of photographers and videographers will be at the festival throughout, capturing moments from across the programme.
This content will be used solely to promote future SCENE festivals and related activity.
If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let a member of our team know (look out for the pink T-shirts), or speak directly to the photographer or videographer. We will be happy to respect your wishes.
If you later see a photograph or video of yourself being used in our promotional activity and would like it removed, please contact us at hello@scenefestival.com, and we will be happy to take it down.