Documentary Events Across the UK
24 upcoming documentary events in 18 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 24 upcoming documentary events across the UK, spanning 18 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEJillian Edlestein | Through the Lens of Change: A Life in Documentary
📍 Wex Photo Video London Putney
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing in Woodley
📍 St James Church Centre
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing at Gorton Library
📍 Gorton Library
FREEfilm @ temperance | People's Emergency Briefing
📍 Temperance
Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts (Cert TBC)
📍 Warwick Arts Centre
From £14.00
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Shoot the People [12A - BBFC]
📍 Cromarty Community Cinema
FREENational Emergency Briefing, Rye Harbour Discovery Centre
📍 Rye Harbour Discovery Centre
Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts (Cert TBC)
📍 Warwick Arts Centre
From £14.00
Storm Chasing
📍 Woking Library
FREEGowerReels presents film evenings of local history & memories
📍 Newton Parish Hall
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing Film
📍 St John's Methodist Church
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing
📍 The Hub,
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FREELights, Camera, Temple Bar! [Bananas on the Breadboard...]
📍 Meeting House Square
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing
📍 Winscombe Community Centre
FREEBusiness NOT as usual : People's Emergency Briefing
📍 The Catalyst
FREEDocumentary Screening: Inclusive Improv Pedagogy: Neurodivergence
📍 EdCity
Let's Discuss... Sickness
📍 Gregson Arts & Community Centre
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Documentary Photographer Polly Braden Exhibition at Arnolfini
📍 Arnolfini
9/11 - A Survivor's Story
📍 Christ Church, Eaton
£11.00
Film Club: Broken English at Wiltshire Music Centre
📍 Bath
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Documentary Photographer Polly Braden Exhibition at Bristol Cathedral
📍 Bristol Cathedral
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Documentary Photographer Polly Braden Exhibition at M Shed
📍 M Shed
The new demographics
📍 Cinema 1, Watershed
£6.13 - £11.55
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many documentary events are on in the UK?
There are currently 24 upcoming documentary events listed across 18 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most documentary events happening?
The most active places for documentary events right now are Bristol, Coventry, London, Bath, Cheltenham. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free documentary events?
Yes — several of the current documentary listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for documentary events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.