Friday 27 & Saturday 28 November 

Come and celebrate the nostalgic heritage of Christmas and Cinema over the opening weekend of the Bay of Lights (there might even be links with your favourite Christmas movie!) as we also look forward to the re-opening of the Paignton Picture House in 2027. 

Friday 27 November: 3-6PM 

Join our first open Paignton Picture Ho Ho House party.  Meet new members of the Picture House team, find out how to get involved, take part in our film related activities … and enjoy a live performance from the Hummingbirds. 

Invitation only (please email for more information).

Saturday 28 November, 11am-5pm

Free family festive film fun: open to all – drop in throughout the day. 

Activities will include: 

• Badge making from old cinema posters, 

• Add your selfie shot polaroid photo to our map of Torbay

• Caption photos competitions with our archive, 

• Making a window for our advent calendar with Claire Jo Harmer 

• Contributing to our new mural with Scott Walker. 

Everyone welcome (although there is limited capacity in the Projector Room: if we’re full come back a bit later) 

For more information email Ben Turner, Outreach & Audience Development Manager on ben.turner@paigntonpicturehouse.org. 

Also keep an eye out for Neon Nights taking place the following weekend, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December where we will be illuminating our remarkable building in collaboration with Tonic Creatives and Black Beam Cinematic. 

Please book tickets via the Eventbrite links – early booking recommended as places are limited.

All activity will take place in The Projection Room, 11 Torbay Road. 

The Projection Room is accessible with step free access from the street and an accessible gender-neutral toilet. Light refreshments available.