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Opening Night Party
Join us for the opening night celebrations of the 40th anniversary of BFI Flare.
Screening dates and booking
BFI Bar
Introduction
Kick off the film festival in style at our opening night party, with DJs Sadie Lee and Joe Pop spinning bouncy retro pop, jangly indie and party classics.
How to book
This event is free and open to those aged 18 and over. No booking required.
Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis – subject to capacity.
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2026 festival brochure
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