London Film Premieres 2026: Upcoming Dates and Red-Carpet Events
London film premieres bring the stars, filmmakers and fans together at Leicester Square and venues across the capital. Find upcoming 2026 premiere dates below, with locations, announced guests, timings and fan-access information where available.
MarkMeets — the Home of London Film Premieres since 2002. Our team reports from red carpets, interviews talent and works with film publicity contacts to bring premiere information to readers, media professionals and clients.
Use this page as your starting point for UK, European and world premieres in London, alongside selected galas, festival events and special screenings.
- Premiere dates and screenings
- Typical premiere timings
- Fan viewing, wristbands and ballots
- Premiere tickets and VIP opportunities
- Past London film premieres
London Film Premiere Dates, Venues and Guests
Our listings bring together the details available to MarkMeets. Where a location or arrival time has not been announced, check back for further information.
Check the event type: a premiere, gala screening, festival showing and filmmaker Q&A may have different arrangements. A screening does not necessarily include a public red carpet.
Guest information: the names below are those supplied with our listings. Cast membership does not by itself confirm attendance, and announced appearances remain subject to change. Public viewing arrangements must be checked separately.
Clayface — European Premiere
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
Location: Curzon Mayfair, London
Director: James Watkins
Guests listed in our announcement: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie and Max Minghella.
Listing status: Confirmed in our supplied calendar.
Arrival time and public viewing: Check for event-specific instructions.
Manipulation — UK Premiere
Date: Monday 26 October 2026
Location: London
Director: David Balda
Guests listed in our announcement: Féodor Atkine, Heino Ferch, James Faulkner, Arnaud Binard, Predrag Bjelac and Pawel Delag.
Listing status: Confirmed in our supplied calendar.
Venue, arrival time and public viewing: Further details to follow.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Fan Film Screening
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Location: Westfield, London
Director listed: Francis Lawrence
Names listed with the event: Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace and Maya Hawke.
Listing status: Confirmed in our supplied calendar.
Screening format, guest attendance and public access: Check the event announcement for the specific arrangements.
Calendar note: The premiere entries above were supplied with a last-update date of 18th October 2026. Individual arrangements may have changed since that update.
More London film premieres will be added as announcements become available. If a film is not listed, we do not currently have details available to publish. That does not necessarily mean no event is planned.
For completed events and previous years, visit our past London film premiere archive.
What Time Do London Film Premieres Start?
Many weekday premieres follow a late-afternoon arrivals schedule before an evening screening. The timetable below is a typical example from our coverage, rather than a confirmed schedule for every event.
| Approximate time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4.45pm | Accredited press pens open. |
| 5.30pm | Press check-in closes; photographer positioning or draw takes place. |
| 5.45pm | Talent arrivals begin. |
| 6.30pm | Screening doors open. |
| 7.30pm | Film screening begins. |
Sunday and weekend events may take place in the morning, sometimes from around 10am. Festival screenings can follow different schedules.
Press check-in is not public admission. Fan wristband collection, registration or queue arrangements may begin much earlier. Follow the instructions for your event.
Can You Watch a London Premiere for Free?
Some premieres provide free public viewing areas behind barriers, commonly called fan pens. These let fans watch the arrivals and may offer an opportunity to request a photograph or autograph if a guest stops.
Access varies. Organisers may use wristbands, ballots, registration or capacity-controlled queues. Do not assume that a previous event’s arrangements apply to the next premiere.
A place in the fan area does not normally include admission to the film. A screening ticket, in turn, does not automatically reserve a position in a public viewing area.
Read our explanation of premiere ballots, wristbands and red-carpet access and check the specific event announcement before travelling.
London Film Premiere Tickets and Invitations
Premiere screening tickets are allocated separately from public viewing places. Invitations may go to cast, crew, partners, industry representatives, invited guests and competition winners.
Some festival screenings and charity premieres offer tickets for public purchase. Where a booking route is available, check the ticket category and inclusions carefully.
MarkMeets has arranged film premiere and VIP opportunities for clients through industry channels since 2002. Our work includes access enquiries for celebrities, media professionals, influencers and other clients, subject to the organiser’s arrangements and availability.
This listings page does not provide a general allocation of tickets or wristbands to everyone who contacts us. For more background, read how to get tickets to a film premiere.
VIP Film Club and Premiere Afterparties
Our Film Club VIP Membership explains the membership benefits and assistance available for selected screenings, premiere enquiries and entertainment experiences.
Afterparties are separate, usually invitation-only events following the screening. A premiere ticket does not automatically include the party, a reception or hospitality.
Read more about what to expect at a premiere afterparty. Locations, guests and arrangements differ between productions.
Continue to page two for venues, live coverage, practical advice and more questions answered.
Author Profile
- Mark Boardman is an established showbiz journalist and freelance copywriter whose work has been published in Business Insider, Daily Mail, Bloomberg, MTV, Buzzfeed, and The New York Post, amongst other media. Often spotted on the red carpet at celebrity events and film screenings, Mark is a regular guest on BBC Radio London and in demand for his opinions on media outlets such as Newsweek, Daily Express, and OK! Magazine, as well as Heart radio, Capital FM, LBC, and Radio 2. His TV credits include ITV News, This Morning, BBC News, The One Show, Sky News, GB News, and Channel T4. Mark is a keen traveller having visited 40+ countries, and a devout sports fan who also attends as many gigs as he can across the capital when not rubbing shoulders with the stars. Email Mark@MarkMeets.com
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