Full Festival Pass and Short Film Pass is available until the festival ends and can be purchased online and on-site.

Single film tickets are available on the Keswick Alhambra Cinema's page.

To book your Earlybird Full Festival Pass with us now (Sold Out)

You can now secure the full festival pass that gives access to all curated Mint Chinese Film Festival’s programmes at a 15% discount, saving almost £20. 

£55 Earlybird Full Festival Pass has been sold out! You can still book your regular Festival Full Pass with us to unlock all curated Mint Chinese Film Festival's programme at a 30% discount, saving almost £ 30 GBP.

To book your Regular Full Festival Pass with us now

The full festival pass gives you access to: 

  • All feature films  

  • 10+ short films programmed in two strands   

  • Audience’s Choice Award Competition screening and voting

  • Panel discussion: Women’s representation in film + Workshop: Talented Filmmakers' forum

  • Every Director’s Q&A: interactions with participated filmmakers

  • The ticket to the opening ceremony with reception

  • Sidebar events and activities (both indoor & outdoor are planned)

  • A designed festival full pass souvenir stub

  • Extra benefit: a one-month membership supported by CathyPlay

Please take notice of the special offer of the full pass at a concession price to students, under 24s, Alhambra Members, and Keswick Film Club members.

Get Your Full Festival Pass

To book your Short Films Pass with us now:

The Short films Pass is perfect for discoverers of new stories, topics and themes in film. If you are adventurous and curious, do not miss out on our Festival Short Film pass. For only £15, you’ll be able to reserve tickets for all three of the Short Film Programme events (tickets for other events must be purchased individually)

  • Two curators-selected short film strands(10-15 shorts)

  • Audiences' Choice Award Competition film screening and voting for the best short film

  • Selected short films' returns screening

  • Director’s Q&A(short films only)

  • Workshop: Talented Filmmakers forum

  • A designed short film pass digital souvenir stub

Please take notice of the £9 special offer of the short film pass at a concession price to students, under 24s, Alhambra Members, and Keswick Film Club members.

Get Your Short Films Festival Pass

Festival Pass FAQs

  • All film programmes are delivered in our main venue, Keswick Alhambra cinema, 36 St John's Street, Keswick CA12 5AG

    Outdoor activities might be delivered in the town of Keswick, within walkable distance from the cinema

    Click here to get more transport & accommadation information

  • With a festival pass, you do not have to pre-book, but you can use your pass to log in and reserve seats - particularly recommended for events taking place in Screen 2 (with a limited capacity of 28).

  • We'll send out email alerts to all pass holders when booking is open for individual events close to the festival date.

  • The full pass gives you access to reserve a place at every event in our programme. However, we encourage pass holders to reserve a seat early on to guarantee a seat for you.

  • The full pass is associated with your name and can be only used by the pass holder. You need to show the digital pass when you enter the screening hall.

    One pass for one person only. your accompany is welcome to get their own festival pass.

  • We wish that we could’ve provided you with free accommodation with the pass but we’re so sorry that the answer is a No. Accommodation and travelling info will be provided on our official website soon! We are building on a list of recommended accommodations and hope to secure exclusive deals for festival guests.

  • Can I return the full pass if I cannot make it to the event?

    Unfortunately, as an independent festival, we do not operate refunds unless the festival is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, you are more than welcome to transfer your pass to your relative, partner or close friend. please email us with your request at alhambracinema@gmail.com at least 3 days before the festival starts.

    For other individual screening/event bookings, contact us at alhambracinema@gmail.com as soon as possible to explain the circumstances. With enough notice, we are nearly always able to swap your booking so you can use your funds for another screening.

  • Please email mintchinesefilmfest@gmail.com if you have any other questions.