The Herne Hill Free Film Festival is back with a full programme of free shows and events, 27th April to 22nd May 2026
Herne Hill Free Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 festival programme with 15 feature films, one short film night, a film quiz, and the legendary 48 Hour Film Challenge. Running …
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Herne Hill Free Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 festival programme with 15 feature films, one short film night, a film quiz, and the legendary 48 Hour Film Challenge.
Running from 27th April to 22nd May, the festival will transform the neighbourhood’s iconic locations, from the historic Velodrome to Brockwell Lido, into pop -up cinematic spectaculars.
All of the events are free entry with no bookings required – just show up!
Festival programme 2026
Schedule of Herne Hill Free Festival Films: 2026
Monday 27 April
Film Quiz Night with Zoe + Prizes
Bird House Brewery 8.00pm
Friday 1 May
One Battle After Another Carnegie Library Hub 7.30pm
Saturday 2 May
48 Hour Film Challenge REGISTRATION – The Prince Regent (upstairs)
12.00 – 1.00pm
Monday 4 May
48 Hour Film Challenge SUBMISSIONS – The Prince Regent (downstairs)
12.00 – 1.00pm
Monday 4 May
Best in Show Brockwell Hall 8.30pm
Wednesday 6 May
Short Film Night, with Intros The Prince Regent (upstairs) 8.00pm
Thursday 7 May
Where is Heaven? With Q&A Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses
8.30pm
Saturday 9 May
Sinners Brockwell Lido* 8.45pm
Sunday 10 May
Zootropolis 2 21 Effra 3.45pm
Mon 11 May
Nouvelle Vague + Breathless Coldharbour Blue 7.00pm
Weds 13 May
The Ballad of Wallis Island Herne Hill Baptist Church 8.00pm
Thurs 14 May
Wild Rose The Cuff (Formally known as Off The Cuff) 8.00pm
Friday 15 May
Whip It Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 7.30pm
Saturday 16 May
Stand By Me Herne Hill Velodrome* 8.45pm
Sunday 17 May
48 Hour Film Challenge AWARDS + prizes
21 Effra 3.30pm
Monday 18 May
Jennifer’s Body Bird House Brewery 8.00pm
Thursday 21 May The Fastest Bicycle + Q&A and live demo
Herne Hill Velodrome Containers 7.00pm
Friday 22 May
Silent Movie Night
Big Business + Liberty
Station Square 8.45pm
* Denotes outdoor screening ** Denotes outdoor screening with indoor contingency if weather
is bad Note: Programme may be subject to change
More info
For more information, please visit freefilmfestivals.org/ , and follow HHFFF on social media for updates:
Instagram @hhfreefilmfest
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HerneHillFreeFilmFestival
Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/hhfreefilmfest.bsky.social
X (Twitter) https://x.com/HerneHillFilm
