Season

Rip It Up!

Explore youth rebellion and music through a series of films and events at QUAD.

Next event 23rd August 2026

Join us at QUAD as we rip it up and explore youth rebellion and music through a series of films and events running from June through to the end of September.

There is something for everyone as we drop the needle on some of the best film depictions of music and youth. From Bowie glam, to those cheeky chaps from Liverpool to 90s Rave and Dance cultures. Come and have a sing song at our Bandaoke night in August, or pop the lime in the coconut as we celebrate QUAD’s birthday with a Reggae Bossa Boogie night in September.

Screening as part of Rip It Up, a UK-wide film season supported by the National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network

Upcoming Events in This Season

Film

Catch Us If You Can 12A

A stuntman gives up the rat-race to see the real world.

23 Aug 2026

Film

Trainspotting + DJ Night 18

The era-defining British cinema classic returns to the big screen in a new 4K restoration.

28 Aug 2026

Film

The Young Ones U

Nicky and his friends need to find £1500 to save their youth club.

30 Aug 2026

Film

Babylon + Reggae Bossa Boogie DJ Night 15

A young reggae DJ in Thatcher-era Brixton battlles against racism and xenophobiaa as he pursues his musical ambitions.

26 Sep 2026

You Have Missed

Film

A Hard Day's Night PG

One of the most deliriously entertaining movies of all time.

2 Aug 2026

Film

A Hard Day's Night + Bandaoke PG

Warm up the vocal chords and belt out your best Beatles impression.

1 Aug 2026

Film

Privilege PG

A pop star is used to keep the country's youth under control.

9 Aug 2026

Film

Quadrophenia 15

London youth, Jimmy Cooper, escapes his postal job as a member of the Mods.

14th and 15th August

Film

Rave Culture - A New Era TBC

Featuring: Orbital, members of The Prodigy, General Levy, Baby D, DJ Rap, Slipmatt, Uncle Dugs, Goldie, Jumpin Jack Frost, Bryan Gee, Altern 8, DJ Hype, Fabio, Sarah Sandy, The Ragga Twins, DJ Brockie, Bassline Smith, DJ Ron, Master Pasha, Shades Of …

19 Jun 2026

Film

The Wild One PG

Two rival motorcycle gangs terrorize a small town after one of their leaders is thrown in jail.

16 Aug 2026

Film

Velvet Goldmine 15

A glam rocker superstar disappears at the height of his fame.

10th and 16th July