Opening Night From 6:30pm

The 17th Keswick Film Festival starts tonight at The Alhambra. There will be free drinks with live jazz, original songs, poetry and visuals from Total Recall - the youth project linked to our Memory strand and the launch of Will You Take Us In, Please? a new book on the Alhambra's 100 year history.

We welcome Tony Britten (In Love with Alma Cogan, Benjamin Britten - Peace and Conflict) back to Keswick to introduce his latest film, Chick Lit which we hope will raise a smile and a smirk to get the festival started.

After the film there is a party for pass-holders at the Golden Lion. Drinks can be bought at the bar and there will be lovely snacks and great company. A chance to discuss which of the other 28 films you'll be watching throughout the festival.