Open-Air Cinema
Step into a cinematic wonderland – immersive screenings of cult and classic films under the stars with Wild Rumpus.
Bradford 2025 and Wild Rumpus are teaming up for a series of not-to-be-missed immersive cinema experiences in iconic Bradford locations, including Ilkley Lido and Thornton Viaduct.
We’re transforming these two local landmarks for our cinematic summer special. Witness Ilkley Lido and Thornton Viaduct as you’ve never seen them before – and then catch open-air screenings of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Sexy Beast and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Each movie event takes place for one night only, and tickets are strictly limited. Read on for details and book now.
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Book your tickets for these immersive cinema experiences with Wild Rumpus.
22 Aug 2025
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (12A)
Jamie’s got big dreams, but they aren’t like those of other boys. Part of Open-Air Cinema at Ilkley Lido with Wild Rumpus.
Open-Air Cinema: Ilkley Lido
Pool of Hopes and DreamsStep out of the real world and into a glittering dreamscape – or is it a nightmare? Only time will tell…
Bradford 2025 and Wild Rumpus are transforming iconic Ilkley Lido for a weekend of immersive cinema screenings about hopes and dreams from the glorious musical celebration Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Friday 22 August) to pitch-black comedy Sexy Beast (Saturday 23 August).
Join us under the stars in a Technicolor world of glittering unicorns and glowing fish, where every walkway glows with mystery and surprise. Will your dreams come true – or will they be shattered into smithereens? Choose your film and pick your destiny.
Step out of the real world and into a glittering dreamscape – or is it a nightmare? Only time will tell…
Bradford 2025 and Wild Rumpus are transforming iconic Ilkley Lido for a weekend of immersive cinema screenings about hopes and dreams from the glorious musical celebration Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Friday 22 August) to pitch-black comedy Sexy Beast (Saturday 23 August).
Join us under the stars in a Technicolor world of glittering unicorns and glowing fish, where every walkway glows with mystery and surprise. Will your dreams come true – or will they be shattered into smithereens? Choose your film and pick your destiny.
Open-Air Cinema: Thornton Viaduct
Thornton EscapadeWe’re taking our cinema programme into the great wide open this September for a special immersive screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Bradford 2025 and Wild Rumpus are turning Thornton Viaduct into an outdoor getaway inspired by Wes Anderson’s masterpiece. Climb aboard for a weird and wonderful evening of illusory installations, cinematic tributes and ridiculous hotel staff – followed by a full screening of the movie on our big screen under the stars, with the iconic viaduct as the backdrop
You can check in from 7pm on Saturday 13 September – book early to avoid getting left out on the streets…
We’re taking our cinema programme into the great wide open this September for a special immersive screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Bradford 2025 and Wild Rumpus are turning Thornton Viaduct into an outdoor getaway inspired by Wes Anderson’s masterpiece. Climb aboard for a weird and wonderful evening of illusory installations, cinematic tributes and ridiculous hotel staff – followed by a full screening of the movie on our big screen under the stars, with the iconic viaduct as the backdrop
You can check in from 7pm on Saturday 13 September – book early to avoid getting left out on the streets…
Open Air Cinema is part of Bradford: A City of Film, a film exhibition programme across Bradford District for Bradford 2025. Delivered in partnership with National Science and Media Museum with the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
Open Air Cinema: Ilkley Lido is curated with and supported by Film4.
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Film4 Presents – Hot Milk
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21 Aug 2025
The Ceremony [Gala Screening and Q&A]
Jack King
An award-winning debut feature set in Bradford.
22 Aug 2025
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (12A)
Jamie’s got big dreams, but they aren’t like those of other boys. Part of Open-Air Cinema at Ilkley Lido with Wild Rumpus.
23 Aug 2025
Sexy Beast (18)
One of the finest British films of the 21st century - part of Open-Air Cinema at Ilkley Lido with Wild Rumpus.
13 Sep 2025
