Braid Film Theatre

Screening a selection of classic, cult & themed film events at The Braid & various Co. Antrim venues Fright Club NI are also a part of the BFT team.

The Braid Film Theatre is part of the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Arts Partnership and is operated by Tim Burden and Gary Sullivan. Monthly screenings and specially programmed events are very much the idea behind the theatre. Films featured are either seminal classics, foreign, local short films or independent. We are always open to suggestions, so if you have a favourite movie you would love to see on the big screen again then please let us know. https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/shows

Fright Club NI and Braid Film Theatre presents - Beetlejuice - A Celebration of Tim Burton - The Braid 22/08/2024

🚨🚨2 WEEKS TO GO🚨🚨
So who is coming out to watch BEETLEJUICE with our pals The Fright Club NI at The Braid Arts Centre next month?

🗓Thursday 5th September
⏰️7.30pm (Doors 7pm)
🎟 Only £5 (+fee)

DAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYOOOOOOO!!!

Fright Club NI and Braid Film Theatre presents - Beetlejuice - A Celebration of Tim Burton - The Braid "IT’S SHOWTIME!” We're back and just in time for the return of the Ghost with the Most. Don't you dare say his name 3 times… Come out on…

Fright Club NI and Braid Film Theatre presents - Beetlejuice - A Celebration of Tim Burton - The Braid 15/08/2024

It's (almost) showtime!

Fright Club NI and Braid Film Theatre presents - Beetlejuice - A Celebration of Tim Burton - The Braid "IT’S SHOWTIME!” We're back and just in time for the return of the Ghost with the Most. Don't you dare say his name 3 times… Come out on…

The Thing Expanded 14/08/2024

This is a MUST HAVE for fans of John Carpenter's THE THING and all you horror/film collectors out there. Pre-Order on the link below

The Thing Expanded The Thing Expanded is the ultimate The Thing fan experience! Join a year of online events culminating in an incredible companion documentary with your name in the credits PLUS exclusive physical merch. Ends Sept 2nd at midnight.

10/08/2024
01/08/2024

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Photos from Braid Film Theatre's post 26/07/2024

Our Toy Story bring-along-your-toy screening competition winners! 👏 Thank you for coming and sharing your favourite toys with us🧸. Buzz and Woody would be proud 😊.

Toy Story (1995) 25/07/2024

“You are a toy!!!!!!” 🧸 & “You are a Goonie!!!!” We end the week with 2 of our childhood film favourites! Toy Story & The Goonies. Ps - Bring along your favourite toy for a chance to win a special prize 🏆!

12pm Toy Story: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626115/

2pm The Goonies: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626120/

Toy Story (1995) The original classic returns! The Toys are Back in Town! Bring your favourite toys with you and take part in our Best Toy Competition for a chance to win special Disney prizes. Each ticket holder will receive a snack box which includes a juice carton, popcorn, Haribo sweets and a tray bake. Other re...

Jaws 2 (1978) 24/07/2024

Just when you thought it was safe to go back…… Come and watch the classic sequel to the first Summer blockbuster: 1978’s Jaws 2! Roy Scheider returns. John Williams returns. Most importantly: Bruce the shark 🦈 returns! 3pm on Thursday at The Ecos Hub Theatre 🎭. Tickets only £5 and include a FREE snack box. Book @

Jaws 2 (1978) The underrated sequel to 1975's "Jaws" reminds us that it's never safe to go swimming when the Brody family is nearby. Each ticket holder will receive a Snack Box which includes a juice carton, popcorn, Haribo sweets and a tray bake from The Secret Garden Cafe. Other food and drink will also be avai...

The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long 23/07/2024

Ecos in Ballymena will be alive with The Sound Of Music this Thursday at 12 midday. Better still, it’s the sing-a-long version with words on the screen to join in with the Von Trapp family 🤟! Tickets only £5 + a FREE snack box from The Secret Garden Cafe full of lovely treats😎! Book @

The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long Irresistible summer film fun with all lyrics to the songs on screen so that you can sing-a-long whilst watching. Each ticket holder receives a Snack Box from The Secret Garden Cafe which includes: Juice Carton, Popcorn, Haribo Sweets and a Tray Bake. Other food and drink will also be available from....

08/07/2024

Schools out for Summer Cinema Club! Book NOW:

https://www.wegottickets.com/location/21119

28/06/2024

We are excited to announce a Summer Screening Festival at Ballymena's Ecos Centre with The Secret Garden Cafe on 25th & 26th July. A wide range of classic films with FREE cinema snack boxes for each ticket holder. Book NOW via the links below and we'll see you there!

Thursday 25th July -
12pm: The Sound Of Music Sing-a-Long https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626110 #
3pm: Jaws 2
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626113

Friday 26th July -
12pm: Toy Story and a Bring-a-Long your Toy Competition
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626115
2pm: The Goonies
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626120

Film Hub N.I. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ballymena Means Love Ballymena Banterflix What's On In Ballymena What’s on Glens of Antrim www.whatsonni.com

15/06/2024

Our good pals at The Fright Club NI have just launched a brand new audio podcast called THE DISSECTION in which they dissect the latest headline news from the world of horror films, TV and everything and anything beyond. Please FOLLOW below

SPOTIFY
https://open.spotify.com/show/2k2QwUdFSBEhSpI0EXieVk?si=RzcQDa6DTxqWoxApPND-oA

APPLE PODCASTS
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dissection/id1752260236

AMAZON MUSIC
https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/1181025d-f90f-46ee-8824-509318881e2e/the-dissection?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR27QsvP08flUmnfGqt8E_HN0g6H7ezeTzCNVYLZww4TGqsznAv2DL8UBC0_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

06/06/2024

‼️We have some special family friendly screenings coming up in late July at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena😎! More info soon‼️

Photos from Strand Arts Centre's post 03/06/2024
Photos from The Fright Club NI's post 11/05/2024

A fun evening watching a stone-wall classic 👌

08/05/2024

Fright Club NI Presents

A special screening of DRACULA (1958) starring the legendary duo of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

Join us as we kick-off our early celebrations for Hammer Films 90th Anniversary by screening one of their most iconic horror films.

We will be joined by film historian and Hammer horror expert Robert Simpson who will be doing a pre-screening intro for us

Friday 10th May
Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm
Age - 15+

Tickets available via the following link
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/617352

03/05/2024

NEXT FRIDAY our good pals The Fright Club NI are celebrating 90 Years of Hammer Films by screening one of their most iconic films, DRACULA (1958) starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing at The Braid Arts Centre

🩸Tickets MUST be purchased via the link below.

🩸Including original Hammer Films memorabilia and an enlightening introduction by film historian, author and Hammer Films expert Robert J.E. Simpson

🩸Snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages will be available from the bar (no blood sucking allowed)

Love Ballymena Film Hub N.I.

🩸🩸1 WEEK TO GO🩸🩸
We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker Robert J.E. Simpson will be bringing a small sample of his original Hammer Films memorabilia from his personal collection which will be on display in the atrium prior to the screening. So please do arrive early, grab a drink and we can all have a natter about horror films. Reminder that tickets MUST be purchased from the link below. No box-office available on the night

Feel free to share with your movie pals 🦇🦇🦇

BUY TICKETS BELOW - ONLY £6 + fee

https://www.wegottickets.com/event/617352

21/04/2024

Tickets MUST be purchased via the link below. No walk ins available 🦇🦇🦇

https://www.wegottickets.com/event/617352

31/03/2024

Happy Easter...🐰

27/03/2024

Dear Ticket Holders for our Tuesday 2nd April screening of The Abyss, We are very sorry to disappoint you but unfortunately Disney have forced us to cancel this screening. We had approval and confirmation last month via Filmbank Distribution, but now Disney has instructed them to withdraw the license. Sadly there is nothing that we can do. Thank you for understanding and many apologies once again for letting you down. We SO wanted to screen this! All refunds and booking fees will be processed today. Kind regards, Braid Film Theatre.

The full list of winners and nominees at the Oscars 2024 11/03/2024

Congratulations to all the Winners from last night's Oscars. Here's a full list of winners and nominations below. Was there any surprises?

The full list of winners and nominees at the Oscars 2024 See who has won and been nominated for this year's coveted Academy Awards in Hollywood.

21/02/2024

Congratulations to Cork man Cillian Murphy on winning the BAFTA for Leading Actor for his phenomenal performance in Oppenheimer. Will he win the Oscar?

Check out the full list of winners below.
https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/press-releases/winners-announced-ee-bafta-film-awards

Ballywalter in Ballymena with Fish & Chips #FHNICollective 08/02/2024

Ballywalter in Ballymena with Fish & Chips #FHNICollective Experience this superb locally made bittersweet comedy with a delicious serving of Kilkeel caught fish and chips from the award winning Secret Garden catering team. You’ll feel like you’re sitting by the Ballywalter seaside. For dietary requirements and any other questions please email: braidfil...

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The Braid Ballymena Town Hall, Museum & Arts Centre, 1/29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
BT436

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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