A free film festival will return to south London next month with a series of screenings and events.
The Peckham & Nunhead Free Film Festival 2026 will run for ten days from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 13 and marks the festival's 17th edition.
Organisers have announced a programme of 15 screenings and events across the SE15 area. Although all screenings are free, organisers have warned that booking arrangements vary between venues.
Some events will require advanced registration, while others operate on a first come, first served basis, they said.
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The opening night will feature a 40th anniversary screening of David Lynch's 1986 thriller Blue Velvet at Peckhamplex on Friday, September 4.
Nunhead Cemetery is also set to host a night-time screening of The Blair Witch Project during the festival.
Organisers say the venue has previously been used by the Free Film Festivals network, although attendees are advised to check the event listing for the confirmed date and timings.
Festival-goers are encouraged to check individual event listings before attending to confirm screening times, booking requirements, accessibility information and any last-minute changes.
For events operating without advanced booking, organisers advise arriving 30 to 45 minutes before the advertised start time, particularly for popular screenings at venues including Peckhamplex and Nunhead Cemetery.
Here's the full list of film screenings
Blue Velvet
Where: Peckhamplex Cinema, 95A Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 (doors 8pm, film starts 8.30pm)
The Blair Witch Project
Where: Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, Nunhead
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8.30pm
A Bug’s Life
Where: Buchan Road TRA Community Hall, 86 Buchan Road, SE15 3HQ
When: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2.30pm
The Mastermind
Where: The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead, SE15 3BE
When: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 7.30pm
Paddington 2
Where: Christ Church Peckham, 676–680 Old Kent Road, SE15 1JF
When: Monday, September 7, 2026, 7.30pm
Moonlight
Where: Watson’s General Telegraph, 108 Forest Hill Road, SE22 0RS
When: Monday, September 7, 2026, 8.30pm
The Scratchings
Where: The Man of Kent, 4 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QF
When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7.30pm
Burning An Illusion
Where: Peckham Palms, Peckham Palms Arcade, 1–14 Bournemouth Close, SE15 4PB
When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 8pm
PNFFF Short Film Night
Where: Peckhamplex Cinema, 95A Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 8pm
Human Traffic
Where: The Carpet Shop, Arch 164, 115 Rye Lane, SE15 4ST
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 8pm
Blind Woman’s Curse
Where: AMP Studios, 897a Old Kent Road, SE15 1NL
When: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 8pm
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion
Where: AMP Studios, 897a Old Kent Road, SE15 1NL
When: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 8pm (double bill with Blind Woman’s Curse)
Labyrinth
Where: Brenchley Gardens Community Centre, 145a Brenchley Gardens, SE23 3RF
When: Friday, September 11, 2026, 8.30pm
The Slumber Party Massacre
Where: Feminist Library, Sojourner Truth Centre, 161 Sumner Road, SE15 6JL
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7pm
Cadillac Records
Where: Cossall TRA Community Hall, 48 Mortlock Close/Cossall Walk
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7.30pm
Sinners
Where: LEX2 Livesey Exchange, 567 Old Kent Road, SE1 5EW
When: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 7.30pm
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