Flatpack 2026
8-16 May
Flatpack Festival is back for its 20th edition in spaces across Birmingham 8-16 May 2026.
Browse all the festival events below (they’re split into handy sections to help you find what you’re into) or you can dive straight into the full programme.
If it’s practical info you’re after (access info, festival passes, where to eat etc.) head over to the festival info page:
Make the most of this year's festival with a Flatpass:
Full Programme
Dive right on in.
Special Events
Looking for that certain something?
Features & Docs
Global film babylon.
Live Music
Gigs and brand new scores.
Shorts
Bite-sized inventions.
Time Machine
Delving into the archive.
Animation
Imagination's playground.
Guest Programming
Curatorial cameos.
Optical Sound
Cinema for the ear.
Unpacked
For those in the biz.