Herne Hill Free Film Festival

08/06/2026

Highlights from our 2026 Herne Hill Free Film Festival 🎬

06/06/2026

Feast tomorrow… Sunday 7 June … see you there!

One week to go until June Feast!

Come and see us for live music and entertainment, kids entertainment and Tea & Talk, plus all your favourite artisan and food traders.

More info here:
https://westnorwoodfeast.com/sunday-7-june/

22/05/2026

Don't miss the wonderful Karim Kamar, Jonathan Idiagbonya and Jared Nandra before we start our films!

22/05/2026

TONIGHT! FRI 22ND MAY 26 - 'Big Business' & 'Liberty'. We’re closing this year’s festival with an amazing sunny event. Our screen is going up right outside Herne Hill Station entrance, we’re bringing the piano out from its home in the underpass and we have the legendary NEIL BRAND playing live piano accompaniment for two classic LAUREL and HARDY films.

We’ll have live music and entertainment Karim Kamar, Jonathan Idiagbonya and Jared Nandra before we start the films, including the premier of the winner.

🌦️ OUTDOOR screening. Bring warm layers, a chair and something waterproof.

FILM STARTS: 8.45pm (Doors open 7.00pm)
For more info > https://freefilmfestivals.org/event/silent-movie-night-big-business-liberty/

Screenings are FREE – no tickets – no need to book – just turn up!

21/05/2026

TONIGHT! see the trailer below and a real life demo at 7.00pm this evening! See you there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_wnKlulAEc

THURS 21 MAY - 7.00pm - 'The Fastest Bicycle' + Q&A
This is the amazing story of Sir Roger Bannister’s grandson Barney Townsend and his team’s attempt at the world human-powered vehicle land speed record at Battle Mountain, Nevada, which stands at an eye-watering 89.59 mph.

Think Cool Runnings meets F1 Drive to Survive - it’s a story of perseverance beyond limits and of community, as the team discover that their competitors can also be their greatest allies.
Following the film there will be a Q&A with director Michael Clifford, technical director Barney Townsend, and pilot Noah Phillips.

DEMO on the track: 7:00pm
FILM STARTS: 8.45pm (Doors open 6.00pm)
For more info > https://freefilmfestivals.org/event/the-fastest-bicycle/

🌦️ OUTOOR screening (undercover.) Bring warm layers. Seating provided. The Herne Hill Velodrome will be selling beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks or bring your own, but NO glass.

Screenings are FREE – no tickets – no need to book – just turn up!

is supporting the Young Onset Dementia Activist (YODA) service - part of South East London Mind

20/05/2026

We were very pleased and grateful to Amanda at Artemidorus in Half Moon Road for nominating us for the 2025 Community Herne Hill Society award and we won! Thank you Amanda and for your continual sponsoring support. Do check out her wonderful shop. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIT0mf-tk7d/

20/05/2026

We are very grateful to Llewelyns who have been a long standing sponsor of our free May film festivals. Do book a table and enjoy the up and coming sunshine ... and alfresco dining ☀️https://www.llewelyns-restaurant.co.uk/

20/05/2026

THURS 21 MAY - 7.00pm - 'The Fastest Bicycle' + Q&A
This is the amazing story of Sir Roger Bannister’s grandson Barney Townsend and his team’s attempt at the world human-powered vehicle land speed record at Battle Mountain, Nevada, which stands at an eye-watering 89.59 mph.

Think Cool Runnings meets F1 Drive to Survive - it’s a story of perseverance beyond limits and of community, as the team discover that their competitors can also be their greatest allies.
Following the film there will be a Q&A with director Michael Clifford, technical director Barney Townsend, and pilot Noah Phillips.

DEMO on the track: 7:00pm
FILM STARTS: 8.45pm (Doors open 6.00pm)
For more info > https://freefilmfestivals.org/event/the-fastest-bicycle/

🌦️ OUTOOR screening (undercover.) Bring warm layers. Seating provided. The Herne Hill Velodrome will be selling beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks or bring your own, but NO glass.

Screenings are FREE – no tickets – no need to book – just turn up!

is supporting the Young Onset Dementia Activist (YODA) service - part of South East London Mind