OUTDOOR CINEMA, Frontier Sapiens Film Festival - LEEDS, Kirkstall Abbey

The UK's largest open-air adventure film tour; the Frontier Sapiens Film Festival showcases a selection of the world's best adventure, cultural and environmental films from around the globe.

Returning to Leeds in 2026 with a BRAND NEW LINE-UP OF FILMS, join us for an evening of captivating, thought-provoking short films featuring inspiring stories of human endeavour. Travel the globe with some of the world’s best filmmakers, and experience extraordinary human spirit and wild adventures on the big screen.

Get your friends together, grab your picnic, and prepare for an incredible evening of films under the stars!

THE 2026 FILM LINE-UP WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN MAY.

⌚ Films start at 8:45pm (entry to the food and drink area from 7:45pm, and access to the seating area from 8:15pm). A collection of short films over the course of the evening. Event ends no later than 11pm.

🌙 Please note, if it is a particularly bright evening, the film start time may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

🍿 Food and drinks will be available to purchase on site (vendors announced closer to the time). You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks to the screening.

🎬 There may be a small amount of swearing in some of the films. The films are recommended for 12+, but children of any age are welcome to attend.

🔦 We encourage all attendees to bring their own torch / flashlight to use when exiting the venue.

🦮 With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or other animals are allowed at the event.

☀️ The screening will continue come rain or come shine, so please dress accordingly! If unsafe weather is forecast (high winds / thunder and lightning), the event will be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the event organiser. If cancelled, a full refund will be issued to all ticket buyers. If rescheduled, your tickets will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled date (with a refund option given).

🪑 Ticket purchase does NOT include seating, but you are welcome to bring your own blankets, cushions or camping chairs to enjoy the show. Alternatively, you can reserve a bench seat at the time of ticket purchase.

🎫 Please ensure you bring your e-ticket with you (on your phone or as a paper ticket). If you have purchased a concession ticket, please arrive with proof of eligibility.

Our privacy policy can be viewed here. Find out more at www.frontiersapiens.com.

THE 2026 FESTIVAL TRAILER WILL BE RELEASED IN MAY.

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