Welcome to
Ilkley Film Society
Join us for our 57th season at the Ilkley Playhouse
If you live in the Ilkley area and are interested in viewing some of the best films that contemporary world cinema has to offer, what better way to spend a Sunday evening than with other like-minded people? In the comfortable, intimate, venue of Ilkley Playhouse you will be able to watch 22 of the best films, shown between September and June, using cinema quality equipment.
COMING UP
25th October 2026, 8.00pm
The Secret Agent
Wagner Moura stars as Marcela, a widowed technology professor who has found himself on the wrong side of the authorities during the 1977 Brazilian…
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8th November 2026, 8.00pm
Dead of Winter
A grieving widow, (Emma Thompson), travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and…
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22nd November 2026, 8.00pm
Brief History of a Family
In an unnamed Chinese city, 15-year-old Tu Wei lives with his well-off parents. Dad is a biological scientist and Mum, a former flight attendant.…
Film detailsA WARM WELCOME FOR FILM LOVERS
We carefully select outstanding independent, international and classic films from around the world to bring the very best cinema to Ilkley.
Our friendly community of members shares a passion for great storytelling and memorable film experiences.
All screenings take place at the welcoming Ilkley Playhouse, our much loved home for quality cinema.
Join us for the 2026-27 season
Flexible membership options to suit you. Support great cinema in Ilkley and enjoy a fantastic season.
Full Membership
£60
for all evenings
Limited Membership
£45
for any 10 evenings
Full Time Student
£30
for all evenings
Guest Tickets per film
£5
(cash only)