Seasons & Festivals

We regularly screen seasons of films which can be a touring programme of films based around a theme, a specific person (actor, film-maker, cinematographer), a particular genre, a national cinema or a contextual programme put together to accompany a new film.

We also organise two major festivals each year: ¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Film Festival and exposures student film festival.

Current and Upcoming Seasons and Festivals

¡Viva! 16th Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
Still from Mal día para pescar
From Sat 6 to Sun 28 March
Catch the latest Spanish and Latin American comedies, thrillers, dramas and much more. With Talks, events and masterclasses for Spanish speakers, Film students, and anyone interested in cinema, travel, or Spanish and Latin American culture.
Mahler on Film
Still from Death in Venice
From Sun 7 February to Mon 3 May
Cornerhouse presents a selection of films to celebrate the life and work of Gustav Mahler. Programmed in association with Manchester's orchestras and The Bridgewater Hall.
The Chinese Film Forum UK
Chinese Film Forum UK Logo
From Thu 4 February to Fri 4 Feb 2011
The Chinese Film Forum UK is a network based in Manchester that exists for the research and promotion of transnational Chinese film. Regular screenings take place at Cornerhouse with special events taking place throughout the year.
Abandon Normal Devices (AND)
AND Festival logo
From Mon 15 March to Sat 10 April
This spring join the AND festival on a digital journey across real and virtual worlds in Cumbria, Lancashire and online, as we abandon the city and head for the hills, all before the festival makes it's mark in Manchester in October.