Film & Event Listings
Elf
Get ready to join Buddy the Elf on his hilariously heartwarming journey from the North Pole to New York City in the ultimate Christmas comedy, Elf!
Banyan Puppet Theatre - The Elves & the Shoemaker
A well-loved classic told in an imaginative and gentle way, through the use of puppetry, storytelling and object theatre. A perfect introduction to theatre for young children.
Comedy Christmas Cracker
Join us this Christmas as we welcome back our popular Christmas Cracker - an evening jam packed with festive laughs from the very best in local Comedy talent. Your host for the evening Sean Hegarty welcomes three Comedians to join him on stage for an evening full of festive cheer!… ‘tis the season to be jolly’ after all!
The Human Touch - Tribute to ‘The Boss’
'The Human Touch' are Irelands original Bruce Springsteen Tribute band. They are an authentic and talented band of Springsteen fans who are dedicated to creating the best live versions of Springsteen's top songs.
Friday Fright Night presents… MaXXXine
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
Relaxed Screening…Lady & the Tramp
NCC, Autism Support Kilkeel (ASK) and ADHD Hub present Relaxed Screenings to increase access to cinema for people with neuro-diverse conditions and their families. To promote access, tickets are £2 per person.
The Outrun
After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands where she grew up.
Toddler Club presents Toy Story That Time Forgot
For toddlers from 1 - 4 years old, Toddler Club presents the perfect mid-morning activity, combining a short film with a creative activity & snack after.
lo Capitano
A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.
January Blues! Vittorio Angelone & Guests
Escape the January blues with a night of laughter, fun, and unforgettable comedy! Join us on Saturday, January 25th at St Mary’s Hall, Newcastle Community Cinema for a hilarious evening of stand-up with an amazing lineup of comedians, including the incredible Vittorio Angelone as our headliner!
Wee Bookworms to Film presents…The Gruffalo’s Child
NCC has teamed up with Wee Bookworms to bring a storybook-themed fun morning of creativity and imagination for 1-6 year olds.
La Strada
A care-free girl is sold to a traveling entertainer, consequently enduring physical and emotional pain along the way.
The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh
Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs.
Adventures on Old McDonald’s Farm - Kids Show
Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow find out what’s going on?
Aged 1 - 9 years
Special Consensus
Get ready for an unforgettable night of bluegrass magic when Special Consensus takes the stage at Newcastle Community Cinema on February 8th for their highly anticipated debut performance!
Look Closer & Discover Nature Mini Lab Workshop
Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting adventure as the Regional Roadshow Team presents Look Closer and Discover Nature!
Chemistry & the Celts | NISF Roadshow
Join us for "Chemistry and the Celts"—an unforgettable event that brings the world of the Irish Celts to life through the magic of chemistry, led by the ever-engaging Scientific Sue.
Weird Science
This Valentine’s Day, why not skip the typical romantic movie and experience something a little more electrifying? Join us at Newcastle Community Cinema for a one-of-a-kind screening of the 1980s classic Weird Science (1985), as part of the NI Science Festival 2025!
Science or Science Fiction: Talk + The Matrix
Before diving into the mind-bending world of The Matrix, join Dr. Kathy Ruddy from Queen’s University Belfast for an exciting 30-minute talk exploring the cutting-edge field of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI).
Live Comedy with Paddy McDonnell
Fresh off the success of three sold-out SSE Arenas in 2023 and 2024, Paddy McDonnell is back with his brand-new show, DAGGER, hitting venues across Ireland in Spring 2025!
Talk + Movie: Parkinsons in N.I + Awakenings
Join Dr. Mihalis Doumas, an expert in Parkinson's disease research, for an insightful 30-minute talk as part of this unique NI Science Festival event. Talk + Movie Screening: Awakenings
When Ireland Rocked!
1973 to 1987 encapsulated a period of great musical discovery in Ireland.. With the emergence and dominance of the electric guitar, a revolution and fusion of musical styles occurred creating a signature Irish Rock sound….
Live Comedy with Colin Murphy
After his sell out dates with his Colinization and Whatchamacolin tours, Colin is back out on the road in 2025 with his hilarious new show Murphy Beaucoup!
The Unholy Gospel Band
We are delighted to welcome back the incredible Unholy Gospel Band this Spring! The Unholy Gospel Band is a first in Northern Ireland; authentic American gospel music delivered live and straight from the soul via Northern Ireland's very first (unholy) gospel band.
Neil Delamere – Achilles Neil
Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show. We’re absolutely delighted to welcome back Neil Delamere back to Newcastle in 2025!
Diona Doherty: Get your pink back
Diona Doherty (The Blame Game/Derry Girls/Soft Border Patrol) is trying to get her pink back.
Just like flamingos, whose pink colour has been drained by the stresses of motherhood, Diona is on a mission to find out who the hell she is after having kids.
Wee Storybook to Screen presents… Mog’s Christmas
NCC teams up again with Wee Bookworms to bring a storybook-themed fun morning of creativity and imagination for 3-6 year olds.
The Crime is Mine (Mon Crime)
Paris, France, 1935, and a young actress has just been acquitted of murdering a famous French Producer. However, this is where the story just begins. Is she really innocent?, or has she gotten away with Murder?
Toddler Club presents Stickman
For toddlers from 1 - 4 years old, Toddler Club presents the perfect mid-morning activity, combining a short film with a creative activity & snack after.
The Greatest Showman - Sing-along
Get into the festive spirit with a fun-filled, family-friendly sing-along screening of The Greatest Showman!
The Magic Reindeer - Saving Santa’s Sleigh
NCC in association with Autism Support Kilkeel (ASK) present Relaxed Screenings to increase access to cinema for people with neuro-diverse conditions and their families. To promote access, we dim the lights, relax usual cinema protocols and keep the tickets at an affordable £2.00 per person.
Relaxed Screening: Inside Out 2
NCC, Autism Support Kilkeel (ASK) and ADHD Hub present Relaxed Screenings to increase access to cinema for people with neuro-diverse conditions and their families. To promote access, tickets are £2 per person.
Wee Bookworms to Film presents…Tabby McTat
NCC has teamed up with Wee Bookworms to bring a storybook-themed fun morning of creativity and imagination for 1-6 year olds.
Finding the Money + Talk
Collaboration for Change and Rostrevor Action Respecting the Environment (RARE) have joined with Newcastle Community Cinema to host a screening of the documentary Finding the Money in which US economist Stephanie Kelton debunks the myth that governments need to borrow money and citizens need to pay it back.
The Full Moon Film Festival 2024
Newcastle Community Cinema is excited to announce its 10th Annual Festival from November 12th to 17th, 2024. This year’s event features over twenty films, animation and claymation workshops, and a schools programme in association with Into Film.
Toddler Club presents Pip & Posy's Cinema
For toddlers from 1 - 4 years old, Toddler Club presents the perfect mid-morning activity, combining a short film with a creative activity & snack after.
FairyTale StageShow
Perfect for children aged 2+, there are lots of sing-along songs, games and puzzles that is certain to create lasting memories.
Friday Fright Night presents… Cape Fear (1962)
A lawyer's family is stalked by a man he once helped put in jail.
Halloween Messy Sensory Storytime
Prepare for a spooktacular time at our Messy Halloween Sensory Storytime! We’ll start with a Halloween-themed storytime to set the scene for a range of sensory, messy activities. Toddlers/Babies will have a fantastic time at our messy stations, from spooky noodles to sticky slime.
The Addams Family
The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.
Ghost Pumpkin Decorating
Specialist in Pumpkin Decoration, Jo Donnelly, will lead the workshop for primary school age children to create Halloween globes of wonder to take home. The Halloween Tuck Shop will have a range of special Trick or Treats, including a spooky Goodie Bag. Come in Halloween fancy dress.
Wee Storybook to Film - Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie
NCC teams up again with Wee Bookworms to bring a storybook-themed fun morning of creativity and imagination for 3-6 year olds.
Haunted Ulster Live
It’s Halloween in 1998 Belfast, and TV programme Haunted Ulster Live is conducting a seance live on TV to solve ghostly occurrences in a local family’s home.
Banyan Puppet Theatre - Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite
A well-loved classic told in an imaginative and gentle way, through the use of puppetry, storytelling and object theatre. A perfect introduction to theatre for young children.
Relaxed Screening: Casper
NCC, Autism Support Kilkeel (ASK) and ADHD Hub present Relaxed Screenings to increase access to cinema for people with neuro-diverse conditions and their families. To promote access, tickets are £2 per person.
Kneecap
When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.
Belfast Community Gospel Choir
Hailed as ‘the soul of Belfast’ the Belfast Community Gospel Choir (BCGC) has literally taken Northern Ireland by storm. They are relentless ambassadors for the city of Belfast and the whole of the province as they spread the message of love, joy and peace through their music…
Fundraiser Quiz
It’s Quiz Night at NCC - back by popular demand.
A cocktail of movie & non-movie rounds designed to tease the quizziest of minds, hosted by our glamorous quizmaster.
Toddler Club presents…Room on the Broom
For toddlers from 1 - 4 years old, Toddler Club presents the perfect mid-morning activity, combining a short film with a creative activity & snack after.
NCC October Market
NCC Markets
Join us from midday to 4pm both inside and outside NCC for market stalls offering a wonderful range of delicacies, artwork and giftware from some of the best local crafters, artists, bakers and much more! Open to all.
FREE EVENT
Colin Geddis - G.O.A.T
Colin Geddis announces his brand new stand up show G.O.A.T. (GEDDIS ON ANOTHER TOUR) will hit the road this Autumn with a headline show in Newcastle’s NCC on Friday 11th October!
Two Tickets to Greece
When childhood friends Magalie and Blandine cross paths after many years, they decide to finally take their dream vacation to Greece.
Diona Doherty: Got MILF?
Star of Derry Girls, series regular on The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol, The News Quiz, Breaking the News, Secrets of the Circuit, A Perforated Ulster and Give My Head Peace, Diona Doherty is taking a brand new show Got MILF? on her first ever stand up tour around the country.
Oddity
A psychic medium attempts to uncover the truth behind her sister's murder at the site of the crime.
Sherlock Jr with Live Music Accompaniment
Silent Movie Day is an annual celebration of silent movies, an art form that is often under-appreciated and overlooked.
To celebrate this day, we will be showing Sherlock Jr (1924) on its 100th anniversary…