Visit

The Grand Hotel on the North Promenade in Blackpool.

Run by collectors for collectors, the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention returns for a packed weekend of ‘real film’ in November 2026.

Location

The Grand Hotel
North Promenade Sea Front
Blackpool
FY1 2JQ
United Kingdom

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Timetable

Friday, 13th November 2026:
35mm film show, from 8pm

Saturday, 14th November 2026:
Super 8 and 16mm all-day cinema 10am – 4pm
Film Collectors’ Dinner from 7.30pm
Note: You must book the dinner in advance, see below.

Sunday, 15th November 2026:
Film Fair, 10am – 6pm
The Collingwood Show – final film show get-together, 8pm

Come to all events, or just the Sunday. The cinema shows on Friday evening and Saturday day-time are free of charge. The Sunday Film Fair boasts the famous film auction as well as the Bring-and-Buy stall. Feel free to bring films and equipment to both these events.

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