Introduction to Digital Film Making - Workshop for Kids aged 10-14 years

Capture the magic of movie making at Newcastle Community Cinema!

Be part of a film crew in this exciting workshop with WheelWorks Arts and make your very own short film. Kids will learn the basics of storytelling, differences in camera shots, and how to record a film with a start, middle, and end using iPads. Join in and become a movie maker!

👻 KID’S HALLOWEEN DISCO 🎃🪩
Dancing, games, prizes & a costume competition — it’s the ultimate spooky party night!

Two sessions:
6 yrs + Under : 5–6pm
6 yrs + Over   : 6–7:30pm

A bold new Irish horror that’s already making waves on the festival circuit. Set in rural Ireland, the story follows a group of friends whose weekend retreat unravels into terror when ancient folklore awakens something dark and vengeful.

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure with Wee Bookworms! We'll begin with a Halloween-themed storytime, setting the scene with fun and friendly tales before heading into our messy sensory stations.

Babies and toddlers will love exploring everything from spooky noodles to sticky slime, with plenty of opportunities to squish, splash, and create.

Thrown out of foster care, Christy has nowhere to go—until he lands with his half-brother in Cork’s Knocknaheeny. In his debut feature, Brendan Canty crafts a poignant and authentic story of family, identity, and redemption. Winner of top prizes at Berlinale and Galway Film Fleadh, Christy is social realism infused with heart.

Neil Jordan’s dark, elegant adaptation of Anne Rice’s classic novel stars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt as immortal companions cursed with eternal life and endless hunger. A Gothic masterpiece drenched in atmosphere and allure.

Part of our Friday Fright Night strand. Come brave it… if you dare.

NCC, Autism Support Kilkeel (ASK) and ADHD Hub present Relaxed Screenings to increase access to cinema for people with neuro-diverse conditions and their families.

Step into Narnia with Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they uncover a magical world ruled by the White Witch and saved by the mighty Aslan.

After the death of her husband, Catherine returns to her coastal village and begins uncovering dark secrets buried in his past. A haunting, atmospheric Irish drama of love, loss, and revelation — starring Anne McCrudden and Patrick Bergin.

NCC Markets

Join us from midday to 4pm both inside and outside NCC for market stalls offering a wonderful range of delicacies, artwork and giftware from some of the best local crafters, artists, bakers and much more! Open to all.

FREE EVENT

After his father’s death, 18-year-old Totone must care for his sister and their struggling farm. With no experience, he enters a Comté cheese competition to save their home. Holy Cow is a warm, atmospheric French drama full of humour, heart, and authentic rural charm.

Fundraiser Quiz for the Newcastle Harbour Heritage Association

A cocktail of movie & non-movie rounds designed to tease the quizziest of minds, hosted by our glamorous quizmaster.

Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?

Filmed live from the West End, this new production explores the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Join us for a magical morning of imagination and creativity with our Fairy House Workshop, in association with Wee Bookworms. Start with a cosy storytime, then craft your very own fairy home using moss, twigs, flowers and sparkle! Perfect for ages 4+, with help from grown-ups.

A spectacular journey beneath the waves, David Attenborough’s Ocean (2025) takes us from coral reefs to the deep sea, revealing the wonders and threats facing marine life today. Stunning visuals and urgent storytelling combine in a documentary that celebrates and questions our relationship with the sea.

Join us for Julia Donaldson’s Stick Man, the much-loved tale of one stick’s big adventure to get home to his family tree. After the film, enjoy themed crafts and healthy snacks in a relaxed, welcoming setting — perfect for little ones from 1 - 4 years old and their grown-ups.

In 1992, Stefan Klincewicz and his band of number-crunchers tried to beat Ireland’s lottery by buying every possible number combination. This documentary by Ross Whitaker dives into the scandalous scheme with humour, heart and hindsight. A tale of ambition, maths, and Irish moxie.

Experience the timeless magic of The Snowman — Raymond Briggs’ enchanting tale of a boy and his snowman who comes to life on Christmas Eve. Part of our Wee Storybook to Screen series, this short, gentle film is perfect for families and little ones, capturing the beauty and wonder of wintertime.

The greatest movie musical of all time returns to the big screen! Bursting with colour, romance, and dazzling dance numbers, Singin’ in the Rain is pure joy — a golden-era classic that never loses its charm.

A club night by and for people with Autism and learning difficulties.

18+, Last Tuesday of each month. 7pm

After selling out his last tour and playing to over 15,000+ fans across Northern Ireland, Paddy Raff is back on the road in 2025 — and he's bringing the laughs to Newcastle Community Cinema this November

NCC Twilight Markets

Join us from 2pm to 8pm both inside and outside NCC for market stalls offering a wonderful range of delicacies, artwork and giftware from some of the best local crafters, artists, bakers and much more! Open to all.

FREE EVENT

Back by popular demand, the bone-crunching the Superstars Wrestling Tour

Bringing a host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home-grown talent and fans’ favourites, in a two hour rip-roaring entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

Discover the forgotten pioneer of cinema, Alice Guy-Blaché, in this revelatory documentary narrated by Jodie Foster. A trailblazing filmmaker of the early 1900s, Alice created hundreds of films but was left out of history books.
Be Natural restores her story and legacy to where it belongs — at the heart of cinema.

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow find out what’s going on?

Aged 1 - 9 years

The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

1973 to 1987 encapsulated a period of great musical discovery in Ireland.. With the emergence and dominance of the electric guitar, a revolution and fusion of musical styles occurred creating a signature Irish Rock sound….