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It's A Wonderful Life
20th and 24th December

Join us for 80th anniversary screenings of the greatest Christmas film of all time.

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Die Hard
24 Dec 2026

John McClane is back for his annual rescue of Nakatomi Plaza and yes, it is a Christmas film.

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The Puppet Folk Experience
19 Dec 2026

The Puppet Folk Experience is proud to present a “most sensational” festive tribute show, bringing acoustic mayhem, heart and humour to audiences this Christmas.

Talks + Events

Scarred For Life Christmas Show
18 Dec 2026

…Brotherstone – co-writer of the acclaimed Scarred For Lifebooks –joins Fortean Times columnist Bob Fischer to unwrap the lingering trauma of all our childhood Christmases.

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Cash On Demand
6th and 10th December

A bank manager (Peter Cushing) is pitted against debonair robber as a plot to rob a bank on Christmas Eve unfolds

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Gothmas - Alternative Market
4th, 5th, 6th December

Experience Christmas with a darker twist as Dracula’s Bazaar returns for its special Gothmas Edition.

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Christmas at QUAD

Let the festive reels roll

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The Muppet Christmas Carol
24 Dec 2026

Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale

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Bitter Christmas
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A filmmaker draws on the tragedy suffered by a colleague to write his new film.

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Special Caribbean Menu available at QUAD for Soul Deep gig.

…Crumble will be at QUAD throughout Saturday 20 December providing a fantastic Caribbean menu to accompany our SoulDeep ft Fiona Kinsella Christmas Funk & Soul Spectacular…

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UK Ghost Story Festival returns to QUAD in 2026

…writer Jon Dear exploring the legacy of the BBC Ghost Story for Christmas and our launch for the exciting ghost story anthology Unquiet Guests edited…

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QUAD's September Programme

…show ‘Barbed Wireless’ show sessions alongside radio show ring master, Manchurian turned Derbian - Terry Christian. Expect to hear Devon’s reflections on the perhaps surprising…

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