Film Festival of the Year 2025 (Manchester & North West Prestige Awards)

Bigger, bolder and brighter than ever – the award-winning Lytham International Film Festival is back for 2026, spread across three historic venues all over beautiful Lytham St. Annes. This year, our festival spans the Assembly Rooms, Lytham Methodist Church, and the Institute, with even more world-class short and feature films from all over the globe.

Enjoy screenings with fellow film fans, take part in live Q&As with the filmmakers, build your network with industry professionals, learn about the practical skills of the film industry with our Foot in the Door programme, and take in even more of Lytham across four incredible days of independent cinema this September.

Tickets are on sale now from HERE

This year, the festival takes place across three central Lytham venues:

• Lytham Institute — 27 Clifton Street, FY8 5EP
• Lytham Assembly Rooms — Dicconson Terrace, FY8 5JY
• Lytham Methodist Church — 6 Park Street, FY8 5LU

All screenings, talks, masterclasses, and workshops will be held across these venues.
Full details of what’s on where will be included in the LYIFF 2026 Programme.

Each venue is just a short walk from the others, allowing audiences to explore the town while enjoying a diverse programme of films and events.