SCENE Festival 2026

Scene festival at HOME

SCENE Festival returns for its 2026 edition, bringing an eclectic celebration of the very best in new and classic LGBTQ+ cinema and television to venues across Manchester.

Here at HOME, we’re excited to present a packed programme of premieres, exclusive previews, much-loved classics, Q&As, panels and parties.
Expect to catch the latest films from the likes of Pedro Almodóvar, Jane Schoenbrun, Gregg Araki, and local heroes Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Neil Ely. Plus, there’s plenty of opportunities to discover new stories and storytellers from the wide, wonderful world of LGBTQ+ cinema.

Explore the full programme

Agenda

Bitter Christmas (15)

Love, loss and creativity collide in the magnificent new melodrama from Pedro Almodóvar.

Thu 20 Aug 17:50

Cinema 1
Tickets
Teenage Sex and Death and Camp Miasma (15)

A blood-soaked love letter to VHS slashers and summer camp horror, courtesy of cult director Jane Schoenbrun.

Thu 20 Aug 20:30

Cinema 1
Tickets
Queer as Punk (15)

Malaysia’s pioneering queer punk band fight for their right to be heard.

Fri 21 Aug 18:00

Marina's Cinema
Tickets
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (15) - 25th Anniversary Celebration

Calling all Sugar Daddies, gender queers and punk rockers! Celebrate 25 years of John Cameron Mitchell's cult rock musical.

Fri 21 Aug 20:00

Cinema 1
Tickets
Low Rider (18)

The latest film from Campbell X - a story of self-discovery, resilience, and homecoming.

Sat 22 Aug 15:30

Marina's Cinema
Tickets
Stop! That! Train! (CTBA) + event

All aboard the Glamazonian Express for the latest offering from the makers of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Sat 22 Aug 18:00

Cinema 1
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I Want Your Sex (CTBA)

Legendary queer filmmaker Gregg Araki returns with a truly uninhibited dom-com. Don’t worry, you’ll like it.

Sat 22 Aug 20:30

Cinema 1
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Aks: Trans Stories Across South Asia (18) + recorded discussion

A selection of short films highlighting Khwaja Sira and trans lives across South Asia.

Sun 23 Aug 13:00

Marina's Cinema
Tickets
Bouchra (CTBA)

A queer Moroccan coyote living in NYC grapples with writer’s block and personal transformation in this distinctive animation.

Sun 23 Aug 15:30

Cinema 1
Tickets
Maddie’s Secret (18) + recorded intro

Queer comedy star John Early delivers fearless, camp brilliance with his hotly anticipated directorial debut.

Sun 23 Aug 18:15

Cinema 1
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Blue Film (18)

Provocative and perfectly performed – enter the taboo world of the camboy.

Mon 24 Aug 18:00

HOME Cinema
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Rivals: Behind the Drama (18)

Step inside the tantalising, scandalous world of one of television's most talked about dramas.

Tue 25 Aug 20:15

HOME Cinema
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Barbara Forever (18) + recorded Q&A

A vivid documentary portrait of legendary lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.

Wed 26 Aug 18:00

Cinema 2
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PROTEST! Condensation Short Film Premiere (18)

An evening celebrating Manchester’s history of queer protest, defiance and living memory.

Wed 26 Aug 20:00

Cinema 1
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Hunky Jesus (18) + discussion

Hail Marys! A glorious documentary portrait of San Francisco’s hottest holy figures.

Thu 27 Aug 18:00

Cinema 2
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SCENE Festival 2026

Scene festival at HOME

Agenda

Bitter Christmas (15)

Teenage Sex and Death and Camp Miasma (15)

Queer as Punk (15)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (15) - 25th Anniversary Celebration

Low Rider (18)

Stop! That! Train! (CTBA) + event

I Want Your Sex (CTBA)

Aks: Trans Stories Across South Asia (18) + recorded discussion

Bouchra (CTBA)

Maddie’s Secret (18) + recorded intro

Blue Film (18)

Rivals: Behind the Drama (18)

Barbara Forever (18) + recorded Q&A

PROTEST! Condensation Short Film Premiere (18)

Hunky Jesus (18) + discussion