Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026: York Guide

Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026 returns to York from 25–27 September 2026 for three days of independent horror cinema, premieres, classic films, filmmaker Q&As, talks and live events at City Screen Picturehouse.

Overview

The 2026 festival programme includes independent shorts and features, cult and classic horror, regional premieres, filmmaker Q&As and panel events. The published schedule includes sessions such as Not Every Vampire Wears a Cape, alongside film screenings across the weekend.

Dates and Venue

Dates: Friday 25–Sunday 27 September 2026
Venue: City Screen Picturehouse, York
Age restriction: 18+ only
Seating: Unallocated and first come, first served

Tickets

Weekend, day and individual screening options are available through the official festival ticketing. The organisers also list concession tickets for full-time students, over-60s and CEA Card holders. Check the live ticket page for current availability and prices.

Accessibility

City Screen Picturehouse states that all public areas are accessible to customers with limited mobility and that a wheelchair-accessible lift serves all floors and basement areas. Accessible toilets are available, wheelchair spaces can be reserved and accompanying carers are eligible for a free ticket through the cinema’s access arrangements. Hearing loops are available at counters, and captioned screenings and audio description are offered where the relevant film track is available.

Because festival screenings may vary by screen and film, check the individual screening listing and the cinema’s accessibility information before booking if you need captioning, audio description or a particular wheelchair space.

Why See It

Dead Northern is particularly useful for fans who want to discover independent filmmakers and new horror rather than only major studio releases. The Q&As and talks also make it a strong fit for Clarissa’s Corner’s film, media-study and horror coverage.