“Everybody wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant” (Cary Grant)
CARY COMES HOME FESTIVAL 2026
The Cary Comes Home Festival returns from 27-29 November 2026 with our most ambitious edition yet, bringing together three days of screenings, talks, music and special events celebrating the life, legacy and stardom of Bristol-born Cary Grant. This carefully curated weekend of cinema and conversation, includes four events each day and a vibrant atmosphere throughout.
PROGRAMME
FRIDAY (Boats):
Operation Petticoat (dir. Blake Edwards, 1959)
Mr Lucky (dir. H. C. Potter , 1943)
Father Goose (dir. Ralph Nelson, 1964)
Houseboat (dir. Melville Shavelson, 1958)
SATURDAY (mainly Planes):
The Eagle and the Hawk (dir. Bayard Veiller, 1933)
Wings in the Dark (dir. James Flood, 1935)
I Was a Male War Bride (dir. Howard Hawks, 1949)
Only Angels Have Wings (dir. Howard Hawks, 1939)
SUNDAY (Cary Goes “East”):
Co-curated with Made on the Moon Festival and Dr Xin Peng (University of Cambridge), this day explores Hollywood representation of Asia and South East Asia
Mystery film to be revealed soon (we’re awaiting final confirmation of the rights!)
Singapore Sue (1932), plus panel discussion
Destination Tokyo (dir. , 1943)
Walk, Don’t Run (dir. Charles Walters, 1966)
If you’ve attended the festival before, you’ll know how much care goes into crafting a warm, welcoming and imaginative weekend. If you’re joining us for the first time, this is the perfect way to experience everything the festival has to offer. Your early support helps us secure film rights, guest speakers and the wrap‑around experiences that make Cary Comes Home such a distinctive part of Bristol’s cultural calendar.
We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable weekend celebrating Cary Grant in the city he once called home.
Full Festival Pass, ONLY £80
Day Passes, ONLY £30
Individual Tickets will go on sale in soon from £8.50/£5.00 Concessions
CARY COMES HOME THEATRE WALK
From Bristol to Hollywood — The Untold Story of Cary Grant
When the sun is out, there’s no better way to experience Bristol than on foot — especially when the city’s streets are telling one of cinema’s greatest stories.
This newly rebranded, actor‑led theatre walk follows Archie Leach’s journey from Bristol boy to Hollywood icon, revealing the places that shaped Cary Grant — and that he never truly left behind. It’s immersive, witty and full of surprise, created by a team audiences already trust to tell this story with care, intelligence and flair.
Departing Millennium Square and ending in Castle Park, the walk runs on selected Sundays at 11am throughout 2026 and lasts approximately 1–1.5 hours. Places are limited, dates do sell through, and in good weather it’s one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a Sunday morning in the city.
If you’ve ever loved Cary Grant — or simply love Bristol at its most stylish — you already know: this is a pilgrimage worth making.
ABOUT CARY COMES HOME
Cary Grant pictured on a visit home in front of Bristol City Hall in the 1950s
Cary Comes Home is a biennial weekend celebration of Cary Grant in his hometown. We also host special events in between festival years, keeping Cary’s legacy alive all year round. Founded in 2014 and directed by Professor Charlotte Crofts (UWE Bristol), the festival brings his legacy to life through big-screen cinema events, live music, expert panels, and immersive experiences. Our mission is simple, to introduce new audiences to Cary Grant’s work, recreate the glamour of classic cinema-going, and raise awareness of Bristol as the birthplace of one of Hollywood’s greatest stars.
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Explore highlights from our previous events below and discover what makes this festival so special.
