Simon Carter: From the Landscape

19 September 2026 - 17 January 2027

Lose yourself inside a giant painting as Simon Carter transforms our gallery into an immersive landscape inspired by the Essex coast.

Guggi

08 October 2026

Multiple times available

Guggi traces the remarkable creative journey of one of Ireland’s most celebrated contemporary artists, who emerged from the anarchic post-punk energy of Dublin.

Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire: From Drawing to Cruising to DMs

11 July - 08 November 2026

Bringing together artworks, stories and poetry from three generations of voices, explore how LGBT+ people have sought desire, such as friendship, community, and intimacy, across changing times and technologies.

Paint Like…

16 October 2026

Multiple times available

Learn how to recreate iconic artworks in a supportive and guided environment with our Paint Like… workshop.

Simon Carter: From the Landscape Exhibition Events

10 October 2026 - 09 January 2027

Explore the world of Simon Carter: From the Landscape through a vibrant programme of exhibition tours, creative workshops, talks and conversations inspired by landscapes, place, observation and the ways artists interpret the world around us.

Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group

15 October - 05 November 2026

Multiple times available

Artist-led toddler group provides a fun environment for children to explore sensory storytelling and experiment with a range of art activities.

Fallen Angels by Noël Coward

22 - 25 October 2026

Multiple times available

Sparkling, dizzying, and deliciously potent, Fallen Angels, Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners, shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere.

Rewilding Imagination Labs

12 November 2026

Multiple times available

A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.

Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels

01 November 2026

Multiple times available

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.

Trust The Process: Observational Drawing

15 October - 17 December 2026

Multiple times available

Our four-part Trust the Process: Observational Drawing workshop invites you to explore the foundations of observational art.

Boozy Brushes

16 October 2026

Multiple times available

Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!

Royal Ballet Live: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

28 March 2027

1:45 pm - 4:50 pm

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit.

Build A Paper Animal Sculpture With Lino Printing (2-Part Workshop)

27 - 28 February 2027

10:30 am

Explore paper sculpture and lino printing in this two-part creative workshop inspired by vintage decorative art and handmade animal sculptures.

Watercolour Workshop

01 November 2026 - 07 February 2027

Multiple times available

Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory used to develop your watercolour paintings in this relaxed social session.

GIANT The Play

19 - 22 November 2026

Multiple times available

GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, TheCrown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen.

Comic Strip Presents… + Live Q&A

31 October 2026

6:30 pm - 9:50 pm

Comic Strip… showcases a selection of classic films and highlights from the iconic comedy series, followed by a live Q&A with special guests.

Create an Expressive Landscape Painting Inspired by Van Gogh and Munch

25 October 2026

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Explore expressive landscape painting in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by the bold colour, movement and energetic brushwork of early Expressionism.

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (Captioned)

11 October 2026

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.

Polly Braden: Against the Tide

10 October 2026 - 28 February 2027

From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain.

Make Your Own Willow Lantern

30 October 2026

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Create your own handcrafted willow lantern in this practical making workshop, where you’ll learn traditional willow construction techniques to design a unique lantern for your home or garden.

National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (Captioned)

20 November 2026

6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.

Monoprint Day: Texture, Gesture & Etching Press

13 March 2027

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Discover the expressive world of monoprinting in this hands-on creative session exploring texture, movement and abstraction through drawing and printmaking techniques.

Andre Rieu: Let It Snow

05 - 17 December 2026

Multiple times available

Joined by his world-famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, exceptional sopranos, and a powerful 120-voice male choir, André brings the spirit of Christmas to life in an unforgettable musical event.

Bad Apples

13 - 18 October 2026

Multiple times available

Maria, a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 10-year-olds, is stifled by one unruly and chaotic student.

BSFF Halloween:  Dracula: The Night Around Us 

24 October 2026

5:45 pm

Dr. John Seward, a depressed doctor at an asylum for the criminally insane, finds a rare glimmer of hope when he connects with his new neighbour Mina and her young daughter Lucy.

Celtic Utopia

09 - 10 October 2026

Multiple times available

In a new Ireland, folk music echoes colonial pain while fueling dreams of tomorrow. The music scene thrives as society grapples with its heritage.

Dreamlike Florals: Create a Still Life Painting Inspired by Odilon Redon

23 January 2027

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Explore the dreamy possibilities of floral arrangements in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by the imaginative flower works of Odilon Redon.

Fall 2 (Captioned)

10 - 13 October 2026

Multiple times available

When Jax convinces Luce to take on the infamous plank walk in Thailand, a violent landslide leaves them stranded on a fragile platform 11,000 feet in the air.

Festive Family Lantern Making

14 November 2026

Join us for a fun, festive family workshop where you’ll design and decorate a lantern to take home and enjoy throughout the winter season.

The Summer Book

08 October 2026

Multiple times available

Follows the inspirational tale of a young girl and her grandmother spending a summer on a small, uninhabited island in the Gulf of Finland.

Her Private Hell

30 October - 04 November 2026

Multiple times available

Revered filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives, The Neon Demon) returns to the silver screen with Her Private Hell.

Hope

28 October - 04 November 2026

Multiple times available

In the remote South Korea village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to find a mysterious creature that has wreaked havoc on the village.

La femme infidèle (2026 Re-release)

09 - 15 October 2026

Multiple times available

A leading member of the French New Wave, who came to be regarded as the ‘French Hitchcock’, for many years Claude Chabrol’s classic thrillers have been missing from UK.

Exhibition on Screen: Renoir & Love

21 - 23 January 2027

Multiple times available

Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary. An unmissable opportunity to fall in love with Renoir this winter.

Portfolio Surgery – Afternoon Sessions

14 November 2026

Multiple times available

Book a one-on-one session at our free Artist Portfolio Surgery, where an industry expert will provide professional guidance.

Make a Wicker Star

29 November 2026

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

’Tis the season to wicker! Get creative and make your own statement wicker star using natural materials.

National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

05 - 13 November 2026

Multiple times available

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.