Iris on the Move is back for 2026, taking the very best of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival to cinemas, arts centres, and community venues across the UK.

From Cardiff to Manchester, from Edinburgh to London, each stop on the tour brings award-winning short films, Q&As with visiting filmmakers, and a taste of the Iris community on the road.

Browse the venues below to see where we’re heading next. Each listing includes dates, times, programme details, and a direct link to book your tickets.

We’ll be adding more venues throughout the year, so check back regularly!

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Sat 31 Jan - The Arzner, London

Programme: Iris 2025: Best Bits (15)
Time: 5:15pm

This programme will be introduced and followed by a Q&A with the Iris Prize festival director, Berwyn Rowlands.

Programme: When Love Broke The Law (12A)
Time: 7:10pm

This programme will be followed by a Q&A with the director of Jackie, Emily Sargent.

Tue 3 Feb - Pontardawe Arts Centre

Programme: Iris 2025: Best Bits (15) & When Love Broke The Law (12A)
Time: 7:15pm

This Programme will be introduced by Berwyn Rowlands, followed by a Q&A with Aidan Biddiscombe (Costume Designer on Never Never Never)

Supported by Film Hub Wales as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), made possible by the National Lottery.

Wed 4 Feb - Y Muni, Pontypridd

Programme: Iris 2025: Best Bits (15)
Time: 7:30pm

This Programme will be introduced by Berwyn Rowlands, followed by a Q&A with Dan Thomas (Writer & Director, Y Tolldy), & Sarah Breese (Producer, Y Tolldy).

Supported by Film Hub Wales as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), made possible by the National Lottery.

Sat 7 Feb - Y Neuadd Les/The Welfare, Ystradgynlais

Programme: When Love Broke The Law (12A)
Time: 3:45pm

This screening will be introduced by Berwyn Rowlands. Following the screening there will be a panel session with Emily Sargent (the director of Jackie), Jonathan Blake and Simon Maddrell, hosted by Berwyn.

Supported by Film Hub Wales as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), made possible by the National Lottery.

Tue 10 Feb - Storyhouse, Chester

Programme: Iris 2025: Best Bits (15) & When Love Broke The Law (12A)
Time: 6:30pm

This Programme will be introduced by Berwyn Rowlands, followed by a Q&A with Al Parr (Writer & Actor, Y Tolldy)

Tue 10 Feb - Maesteg Town Hall

Programme: Iris 2025: Best Bits (15)
Time: 7pm

This Programme will be introduced by Seth Edmonds, followed by a Q&A with Dan Thomas (Writer & Director, Y Tolldy), & Sarah Breese (Producer, Y Tolldy).

Supported by Film Hub Wales as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), made possible by the National Lottery.

Wed 11 Feb - HOME, Manchester

Programme: Iris 2025: Best Bits (15)
Time: 6:30pm

This Programme will be introduced by Berwyn Rowlands, followed by a Q&A with Al Parr (Writer & Actor, Y Tolldy)

Thu 12 Feb - Co-op Education Day, Manchester

Programme: Screening Two Black Boys In Paradise + Q&A & workshop
Time: 10:30am

Sat 14 Feb - HOME, Manchester

Programme: When Love Broke The Law (12A)
Time: 3:30pm

This screening will be introduced by Berwyn Rowlands, followed by a Q&A with Emily Sargent (the director of Jackie).