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Widescreen Weekend returns to the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville cinema for its 30th anniversary this autumn. Taking place from 24th – 28th September, the festival celebrates the past, present and future of film by shining a spotlight on large-screen formats and innovative cinema technologies.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, this year’s Widescreen Weekend includes a full programme in the museum’s iconic IMAX screen.A nod to the venue’s unique film history as the first IMAX in Europe, opening in 1983, this year’s festival celebrates the format with a selection of screenings from contemporary cinema’s most beloved directors.

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Widescreen Weekend

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National Science + Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ

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Season (24 Sept 2026 - 28 Sept 2026)

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A family explores the NSMM galleries featuring a large vintage camera in a glass case, with historical photos projected on a wall. National Science and Media Museum, BradfordThe National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact on our lives.

Pictureville at NSMMPictureville at NSMM, BradfordPictureville - Cubby Broccoli - IMAX Cinemas operated in partnership with Picturehouse national cinema group.

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