As we near the beginning of GRIMMFEST 2026 (8-11 Oct, Odeon Great Northern, Manchester), it’s time to share some key info for everyone attending the event, to help make sure you have a great time with us, without any hiccups or issues.
Worth a quick read before you arrive, to ensure you deal with the boring stuff quickly and get on with having great horror fun at Grimmfest 2026!
FILMS START AT THE ADVERTISED TIMES!
All films and screening events take place at the advertised times. We do not screen trailers or adverts, so please do arrive before the advertised screening time, allowing plenty of time to get seated and ready for the performance.
CERTIFICATION – AGE RESTRICTIONS
All our screenings are generally 15 or 18 Certificate. Please check the website for certification details on all individual movie screenings RIGHT HERE (Click on each individual film for full details including certification)
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
For the health and safety of all attendees, personal belongings must be removed from the auditorium between performances. Because screenings alternate between Screen 11 and Screen 12, items cannot be left unattended on seats. Please keep your belongings with you at all times; all items are brought into the venue and left entirely at your own risk.
PARKING AND TRAVEL
TRAVEL DETAILS TO THE GREAT NORTHERN. (Trams, trains and car parking). Please note, unfortunately the main Great Northern CAR PARK 2 (Under the Odeon) is currently closed and is inaccessible. CAR PARK 1 (Drive up the spiral entrance) is still open. This parking can be expensive, so we recommend ……
SIP Duke Street, M3 4JL. About 8 minutes’ walk from ODEON Great Northern.
12 hours: around £7
24 hours: around £8
Much cheaper than Great Northern.
NAVIGATING THE VENUE
Please note the main shutter entrance to the ODEON GREAT NORTHERN is not currently accessible, please enter via the Deansgate Mews doors, opposite TABITHA’S COFFEE shop.
When you arrive at the Odeon Great Northern, take the escalator to the 1st floor and head to the Grimmfest Box Office, next to Guest Services. Here you can buy tickets, check screening details and pick up merchandise.
All Grimmfest screenings take place in Screens 11 and 12, in the upper foyer at the back of the Odeon. Our box office team can point you in the right direction.
PASSES SOLD OUT
All our DAY and WEEKEND passes have now SOLD OUT. BUT if you are desperate to get your hands on one, we advise visiting the REAPERS ARMS Face book group, upon which a number of people are RESELLING passes that they are unable to use.
PASS HOLDERS, BOOK YOUR FILMS
If you have purchased a day or weekend pass, please remember to book your individual films associated with that pass, before attending. This will speed up your arrival and access to screens at the venue.
THURSDAY GALA PASSES – PICK UP
Thursday gala passes can be picked up from 1.30pm, Thursday 8th Oct from the Odeon foyer.
DAY PASS HOLDERS – PICK UP
Frid, Sat and Sun passes (Coloured wrist bands) can be picked up from 10.00am on the appropriate morning.
WEEKEND PASS HOLDERS (Frid-Sun) – PICK UP
Weekend passes (Lanyard) can be picked up from 10.00am, Friday 9th Oct from the Odeon foyer. (Don’t forget to ask for your complimentary goodie bag!)
ALL TICKET HOLDERS
Whether you have a pass or have purchased individual film tickets, you will need to show your ticket for each individual film (Either on your mobile device or printed) at the entrance to the cinema auditorium.
Please note: Grimmfest has unallocated seating, so we recommend arriving early for each screening to secure your preferred seats.
Q&As AND SIGNINGS
Many of our premiere screenings include Q&As with the filmmakers and stars. If a screening includes a Q&A, this will be announced on screen before the presentation and listed on our website and in the printed programme.
As many of our guests travel internationally, occasionally circumstances beyond our control mean an advertised guest may be unable to attend. We’ll always do our best to keep you updated.
We also encourage you to pick up a poster after the screening and get it signed by the filmmakers. Signing sessions take place outside Screens 11 and 12 after film presentations.
WELCOME DRINKS EVENT
Join us at 10pm (Just after ITHAQUA) for drinks at THE LIONS DEN BAR on the evening of Friday 9th Oct. Your chance to reconnect with old Grimmfest buddies, connect with new Grimmfest attendees and chat to the Grimmfest team about all things Grimmfest. We might even have a few giveaways!!!
Then you can pop right back into the Odeon for DEATHGASM 2 or SICKO, both screening at 10.45pm. Fear not, you won’t miss any big screen action!
FOOD AND DRINK OFFERS
We have partnered with various Great Northern and local venues for food and drink offers across the GRIMMFEST dates.
CASTLEFIELD HOTEL (Just a few mins walk away from the Odeon) 15% OFF all food and drink.
THE LIONS DEN BAR (Just outside the Odeon entrance on the Mews.) 20% off all drinks for Grimmfest attendees. (Show your ticket or pass.)
THE MEWS (Just outside the Odeon entrance on the Mews.) 10% off food and drink for all attendees. 20% off food and drink for weekend pass holders (Show your lanyard)
AUDIENCE VOTING
When you purchase individual tickets or book your individual films on your day or weekend pass, you should receive an email that asks you to share your vote on that film. We encourage you to do so. All audience votes are automatically collated and determine our AUDIENCE AWARD and runners up. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite films at Grimmfest!
PACE YOURSELF!
If you are in for the long haul, attending the full 4 day event, then pace yourself! Make sure you stay hydrated. Eat regularly and take breaks. If it’s all getting too much, consider skipping a film and taking a break. you could always enjoy a drink or food at one of our partner venues (Listed above), or peruse our market that takes place on the Sat and Sun in the Odeon lower foyer. Enjoy yourself BUT stay safe!
INDIVIDUAL SCREENING TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
There are still tickets available for most of our screening events and movie premieres. GO HERE