Lightbulb Movies

Various dates | Free | Drop-in | Films for Adults

Lightbulb Movies Film Schedule for Adults 2026

Join us for an afternoon of adventure on the big screen — all for free! Lightbulb movies is a series of films for adults that are inspired by inventors, inventions and our Lightbulb moments exhibition.

Films start at 2:00pm.

Booking information

The events are free but booking is recommended and you can book tickets via Eventbrite.

Depending on the location of the film, there may be some availability for walk-ins but this cannot be guaranteed on the day. If the event is full, please join the waitlist. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified whether there is space available the day before the event.

Seating/bean bags will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis with limited capacity.

The films are either in the Leggate Lecture Theatre on the second floor or in the Learning Suite on the ground floor of the VG&M.

Food and drink is not permitted in the Leggate Theatre but we do allow water. Lunch and snacks may be consumed on the ground floor in the Waterhouse Cafe.

Book tickets on Eventbrite

 

2026 Schedule

Saturday 17 January, 2:00pm - The Current War

Saturday 14 February, 2:00pm - Tesla

Saturday 7 March, 2:00pm - Radioactive

Saturday 11 April, 2:00pm - Wonka

Saturday 9 May 2:00pm - The Theory of Everything

Saturday 13 June 2:00pm - Breathe

Saturday 11 July 2:00pm - The Aviator

Saturday 8 August 2:00pm - Oppenheimer

Saturday 12 September 2:00pm - The Social Network

Saturday 3 October 2:00pm - Joy

Saturday 14 November 2:00pm - The imitation Game

Please note, the film schedule may be subject to change or cancellation at short notice. If you have booked via Eventbrite you will be notified via email or telephone if the event changes. Alternatively, please check back to this page for further updates.

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