24 Hour Party People (18)

Experience the iconic story of Manchester’s music scene – for FREE.

A wild, funny and unforgettable journey through music history. 24 Hour Party People tells the story of Tony Wilson, Factory Records and the legendary Manchester music scene that emerged from the late 1970s.

Manchester, 1976. Granada TV presenter Tony Wilson attends a Sex Pistols gig and is inspired to establish Factory Records with his friends. What follows is an extraordinary journey through music, nightlife and the personalities that helped shape a cultural movement, including Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays.

From the punk explosion and the rise of Factory Records to the opening of The Haçienda, 24 Hour Party People captures the energy, excess and creativity of a defining period in British music.

Directed by Michael Winterbottom, the film brings together an unforgettable cast of musicians, artists and personalities as they navigate the highs, lows and surreal moments of Manchester’s legendary music scene.

Escapes

24 Hour Party People is part of Escapes, a nationwide initiative offering audiences the chance to step out of the everyday and into the magic of cinema – for free.

Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, Escapes brings exciting independent films to cinemas across the UK, making cinema more accessible and giving audiences the opportunity to discover films they might not otherwise see on the big screen.

From new film previews and documentaries to exciting independent releases, Escapes is an invitation to switch off, escape and experience something new at your local cinema.

All Escapes screenings include descriptive subtitles, helping more audiences enjoy the experience.

Screening Information

Monday 5th October 2026 | 7:00pm
Memo Arts Centre, Barry
18 | 117 mins | Descriptive subtitles

🎟️ Free tickets are now available! Book your tickets online.

24 Hour Party People screens at Memo Arts Centre as part of Escapes, supported by the BFI and awarding National Lottery Good Cause funding.