46 festive films for the season
Get wrapped up in the magic of the season with our pick of festive films that will leave you feeling merry and bright in East Sussex.


A sparkling Christmas pairing
11 Nov 2026 – 16 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let it Snow
30 Oct 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow
4 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross

Arthur Christmas (15th Anniversary)
12 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Black Christmas
12 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Die Hard
12 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Die Hard
6 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Ebenezer
13 Nov 2026 – 19 Nov 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)

Ebenezer
13 Nov 2026
Curzon Canterbury Westgate

Ebenezer
12 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Elf
13 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience
4 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross

Ghosts: The Possession Of Button House | Picturehouse Recommends
5 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Home Alone
10 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

Kaledu Nelaukiant
12 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Liverpool
7 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Lost at Christmas
12 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Love Actually - Pyjama Party
13 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
11 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint + Q&A
9 Nov 2026 – 3 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Paddington Bear Winter Warmers - Sensory Friendly Screening
12 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Paddington Bear: Winter Warmers
12 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

TOMORROW
13 Nov 2026 – 14 Nov 2026
Depot (Lewes)

Festive Fun with Peppa
14 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)

Festive Fun with Peppa
14 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
Depot (Lewes)

Festive Fun with Peppa - Meet and Greet
14 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Home Alone
14 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Elf
15 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Arthur Christmas (15th Anniversary)
19 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross

CBeebies Panto 2026: Treasure Island
20 Nov 2026
ODEON Hastings

Batman Returns
21 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Cbeebies Panto: Treasure Island
21 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
Depot (Lewes)

Elf
21 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

The Nightmare Before Christmas + Pumpkin Party
21 Nov 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

The Polar Express (U) Screen @ The Avenue
21 Nov 2026 – 5 Feb 2027
The Avenue Theatre (Sittingbourne)

CBeebies Panto Treasure Island – Sensory Friendly Screening
22 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Elf (2003)
26 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross

Home Alone
26 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross

How The Grinch Stole Christmas
27 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Krampus
27 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

A Christmas celebration
28 Nov 2026
The Astor Theatre, Deal

Home Alone
28 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
28 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Kids Club: The Muppet Christmas Carol + Muppet Party
28 Nov 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Home Alone 2
29 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Lost Christmas
29 Nov 2026
Depot (Lewes)