Your Iris week begins the moment you step off the train. Have you spotted the Iris advert lighting up the big screen on the outside of Cardiff Bus Interchange?
As you cross Central Square and walk past the Iris street banners (Sponsored by Visit Cardiff) lining Wood Street, you’ll already feel part of something special. Just a few more steps and you’re at Stadium Plaza—our festival base, where films, friends, and a bit of Cardiff charm are waiting.
Reserve your seats with your Pass.
You’ll have received an email from Eventive (our ticketing platform) with your digital Festival Pass. Use it online to book seats for every screening and event you don’t want to miss—this is the only way to guarantee entry. When you get to Cardiff, we’ll also give you a physical pass for easy access across the festival.
Festival Base
Stadium Plaza, Wood Street, Cardiff CF10 1LA
(A short stroll from Cardiff Central Station / Cardiff Bus Interchange—just follow the Iris banners!)
Pick up your physical pass from the Iris Box Office in the cinema foyer on Level 2. We’re staffed:
Most feature films and shorts programmes are followed by a Q&A. They’re lively, candid, and often unforgettable—please allow around 20 extra minutes beyond the listed running time when planning your day.
Between screenings, follow the hum of conversation to the Iris Café Bar. It’s open daily (late on Mon, Fri & Sat) for a debrief, a cheers, and a chance to meet fellow festival-goers. Members pricing applies for Iris Members, Filmmakers & Friends of Iris.
On Friday, join us for a celebratory lunch at our official hotel: The Clayton, St Mary Street. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
Eligible passes: Full Pass, Weekend Pass, Filmmaker Pass, Friends of Iris Pass, Jury Pass, Volunteer Pass.
If you’re an Iris Member, your pass goes further:
We’re proud to celebrate Cardiff’s amazing LGBTQ+ venues, and we’re delighted to recommend the following spots for your post-screening fun:
First time at Iris? You’re in good hands.
Pack your curiosity, your comfiest shoes, and keep an eye out for the Iris banners and our big-screen advert as your festival adventure begins. We can’t wait to welcome you to Iris.
