“Part avant-garde art film, part amusing but morbid fairy tale, it is a delightfully ghoulish holiday musical that displays more inventiveness in its brief 75 minutes than some studios can manage in an entire year”
DOORS: 17:30 | FILM STARTS 17:45
We’re returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol’s very own necropolis, for a very different kind of Christmas celebration. Enter this fascinating historic space after dark, grab a festive drink from the bar, then make your way to the beautiful Anglican Chapel for an evening of cult Christmas classics on the big screen.
We’ll be starting the evening with a screening of the macabre musical masterpiece The Nightmare Before Christmas. Join Jack Skellington and the inhabitants of Halloween Town for this beloved stop-motion misadventure from the mind of Tim Burton, with its unique, whimsically spooky spin on the festive season. It’s ideal Christmastime viewing for those who steer clear of saccharine sweetness in favour of something more offbeat, but still ultimately uplifting and heart-thawing…!
About The Film
1993 | PG | 76 mins
In the perpetually spooky world of Halloween Town, Jack Skellington grows weary of the same annual festivities. When he stumbles by chance upon another world, Christmas Town, his desire to host his own version of Christmas borders on the obsessive; will Jack’s plans come together, or will he lose everything he cares about?
Contains mild scary scenes
About The Location
The magnificently restored Anglican Chapel, located in the heart of Arnos Vale Cemetery, has become a firm favourite with our audiences. Enjoy a range of atmospheric films, from family-friendly comedies to chilling horror, in the dramatic surroundings of this Victorian Garden Cemetery.
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NB: a mandatory £1.50 booking fee is added to your order at checkout. This is per order, not per ticket
Getting Here
Arnos Vale lies close to Bristol's city centre on the A4 Bath Road, at Brislington - what3words reference metals.mops.bank
Bus services 1, X39, 57, 178 and 349 stop outside the Bath Road gates.
There is limited street parking and pay and display parking in the area. Please note that due to limited space and the high amount of foot traffic across the site throughout the event, parking will not be permitted onsite aside from blue badge holders and individuals with limited mobility. This parking must be reserved in advance - please contact us.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
The Anglican Chapel (site of the screening room) and Spielman Centre (toilets) both have disabled access and lifts. There is a short walk between these two buildings, with low light levels at night.
Due to the historic nature of the site, some aspects of the event’s layout may be challenging for people with limited mobility.
Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).
If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however, this varies depending on the film and the amount of notice given.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
Venue & Event Information
There is limited indoor space at the venue, so please bear this in mind if you are planning to arrive before doors. There is some covered seating inside and outside the bar.
Although the screening itself is indoors, there is a short outdoor walk to reach the toilets and bar. Due to the historic nature of the buildings, we recommend that you bring warm and weather-appropriate clothing, particularly at later screenings. Seating is provided at this event, but guests are welcome to bring additional blankets and cushions, particularly for later screenings.
Arnos Vale Cemetery is a historical site and also remains in use as a cemetery today. Please take care when walking around after dark, stick to the marked pathways, and remain mindful and respectful of the surroundings.
FAQs
Can I buy food or drink at the venue? Yes, snacks will be available to purchase, and there will be a bar onsite. Please do not consume hot food in the screening room as a courtesy to other guests.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? As per our policy update on 14th January 2026, tickets will only be refundable if ticket insurance was added at the point of purchase. If you are a Red Carpet Club member, tickets are refundable up to 5 working days before your event, and exchangeable for credit for up to 24 hours before your event.