Frequently Asked Questions

When is the festival?

Wednesday to Sunday, 20th-24th March 2024!

20 March, Opening night: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
21 March: 5:30pm - 10:15pm
22 March: 12:00pm - 11:30pm
23 March: 12:00pm - Late (Karaoke party!)
24 March: 11:00am - 7:45pm

Where is the festival?

Our opening night film, The Blue Caftan, will be shown at Hyde Park Picture House

The DJing and Burlesque workshops on Saturday will be at The Wardrobe.

The Sunday Qijong workshop will be at Yorkshire Dance.

Everything else will be at:

CLAY: Centre for Live Art Yorkshire

1-2 Regent Street

LS2 7QA

Please see the programme for full details.

How much do tickets cost?

It’s Pay What You Can and you can buy tickets for each day of the festival on the door. So, it’s not like a cinema where you’d pay for one film – you get the whole day of activities included in whatever payment you make. The sliding scale for day passes is from £0-12.

We don’t ask for proof of income but we appreciate your honesty when choosing how much you can give. There’ll be a friendly face on the ticket desk who can explain it all.

Cash or card payments accepted.

For those with the financial means who wish to support the festival, we offer a limited number of full 5-day passes which includes payment for films, workshops, and the karaoke party.

Purchase your pass at The Bookish Type, for £30-50.

Where can I get a copy of the programme?

There'll be loads of free, printed copies of the programme at the venue. or you can pick one up from Wharf Chambers, The Bookish Type or Hyde Park Picture House. The programme is also available online.

Do I need to reserve for specific films and workshop?

In advance

You can book a place for each screening or workshop in advance via Eventbrite. This place will be held until 30 minutes before the start time. You will need to pay for a day pass when you arrive, and you will be given a paper ticket for anything you have booked.

Capacity for workshops varies but the majority of places can be reserved in advance, with a few available on the day.

On the day

When arriving at the venue you can buy a day pass and reserve a seat for that day's films or workshops.

You'll be asked to show your ticket on your way into the cinema for the above showings.

How much is the food?

It’ll be various prices but dead cheap. Snacks are usually £1 and a hot meal £2-£3. It’s all vegan and super tasty; cakes, samosas, hot dogs, soup, curry, etc. There will also be hot and cold drinks.

Cash or card payments accepted.

Can I bring my dog/kids/straight mates?

Service dogs only, please.

Yes to supervised kids although most of the content is not suitable for younger eyes. The After Dark shorts programme (Friday night) and Karaoke party (Saturday night) are for over 18s only.

And yes, although most of the content is LGBTQ focussed, we welcome people of all identities.

Can I store my bike at CLAY?

Unfortunately there is not suitable space to leave your bike inside CLAY, so please secure it outside. Nearby bicycle racks include outside Three's A Crowd on North Street or outside the Job Centre on Bridge Street.

What about access?

Please see our page about access.

Please get in touch at leedsqueerfilmfestival@gmail.com to discuss any access needs that would make it easier for you to participate, including BSL.

How can I contact LQFF?

Email is best: leedsqueerfilmfestival@gmail.com

Or, if it’s at the festival, speak to anyone with a lanyard.