Festival of Fantastic Films
Also known as Festival of Fantastic Films Manchester
23-25 October 2026
Next edition: Not announced
Official site confirms 23-25 October 2026 at the Pendulum Hotel.
Horror, science-fiction and fantasy film festival
About this festival
A Manchester weekend celebrating horror, science fiction and fantasy across film, television and books, with screenings and guest talks.
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What's on
Key strands
Film screenings; horror/SF/fantasy guests; talks; books and television
Genres and themes
horror; science fiction; fantasy; cult film
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Guest talks and appearances are central to the programme.
Online or in person
in-person
Audience
Manchester; genre film; horror; science fiction; fantasy
Venues
- Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre — Manchester, North Westwebsite ↗
Also listed: Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre