This year, Andre Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone - the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square. Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights.

Viva Maastricht! is a joyful tribute to the city where it all began. Joined by his world-renowned Johann Strauss Orchestra and a vibrant ensemble of artists, Andre brings the spirit, culture, and warmth of his hometown to life in a dazzling new concert filled with emotion and wonder.

From timeless waltzes to soul-stirring classics, this landmark anniversary concert promises an evening of passion, joy and togetherness. Be part of this historic celebration as the Vrijthof once again transforms into a breathtaking open-air ballroom - only in cinemas this summer.

The Cosmic Frequencies Festival returns to Hexham - A celebration of space science, UFOs + music in the dark skies capital of the UK.

Please note each film is externally ticketed - follow links below to book your seats.

11.00 – 12.30: Rendez Vous With The Future

Steve Crabtree will present the first episode of Rendez Vous With The Future, a three part documentary series he produced which explores the science behind the science fiction of writer Liu Cixin (author of the acclaimed book and Netflix series 3 Body Problem). While Steve’s series has won awards in China, this will be the first time UK audiences will see this fascinating insight into how science fact influences fiction. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

12.30 – 14.10: The UFOs of Soesterberg

In another UK premiere, Bram Roza will present his documentary The UFOs of Soesterberg. Roza is the founder of the Dutch UFO reporting center but also has an interest in historic cases. His film examines a remarkable case from 1979, when twelve soldiers encountered a mysterious object hover over Soesterberg Airforce Base – far from the only unusual sighting in this region of the Netherlands. Join us for the first ever Dutch documentary ever made about the UFO/UAP topic. English subtitled. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

The Cosmic Frequencies Festival returns to Hexham - A celebration of space science, UFOs + music in the dark skies capital of the UK.

Please note each talk is externally ticketed - follow links below to book your seats.

11.00 – 12.00: What is the Universe made of?

Join Durham University Professors Carlos Frenk and Philip Goff as they share different perspectives on the nature of the Universe. Carlos, a world renowned particle physicist and cosmologist, will provide an overview of current astronomical views about the origin and make-up of the Universe, what we still don’t know, and the implications of dark matter for life elsewhere. Philip is a philosopher who researches how consciousness fits in with our overall view of reality. He will explain the difference between the scientific method and ‘scientism’, and provide an overview of theories (such as panpsychism and cosmopsychism) that postulate consciousness precedes matter. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

12.00 – 1.00: Artists and Space

Join local artists Professor Fiona Crisp‍ and Luis Bernardo Guzmán (Northumbria University) as they talk about their work in space. Fiona will discuss  the difference between citizen-led space research and science/ corporate approaches, and why artists need to take a leading role. Luis will share how his work combines art, biotechnology, and space exploration, and discuss how and why the International Space Station commissioned some of this work. This session will be hosted by SETI Institute artist-in resident Daniela De Paulis. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

2.00 – 3.00: Cockpit Visions

Join Dr Bill Garrett (former pilot and cognitive neuroscientist) and Graeme Rendall (aviation historian and author of 20 books) discussing the science of how pilots see and the history of strange lights in the skies. Bill will explain the basics of how the brain interprets visual information, and the technologies contemporary pilots use to help them identify what is in the sky around them.   Graeme will be looking at UFO reports from WW11 (including one from Northumberland in 1944) even before the term was invented, and what analysis was carried out by air intelligence experts. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

3.00 – 4.00: Close Encounters

Join Ryan Sprague (American author, media presenter and UFO podcaster) and Holly Wood (a leading voice for UK people who have had UFO encounters) discuss their work. Ryan will  focus on the different ways ordinary people interpret contact with ‘non-human intelligence’. Holly will discuss the Nanu app and platform (Network Advancing New Understandings), a global digital space dedicated to documenting anomalous experiences, and provide an overview of the diversity of the UK experience. Followed by Q&A. Buy tickets £10

The Cosmic Frequencies Festival returns to Hexham - A celebration of space science, UFOs + music in the dark skies capital of the UK.

19:00 - 22:00: Are we alone in the Universe?

An immersive evening of talks interwoven with music by SKX Funkanauts. Astronomer Dan Pye, astrophysicist Beatriz Villarroel, UFOlogist Ryan Sprague, and TV & film producer Steve Crabtree will take the story forward from last year, joined by SETI Institute artist in residence Daniela De Paulis. Buy tickets £25/£23.

22.00 – 22.30: VIP Meet & Greet in the Forum bar.

A chance to meet and chat with the evening’s speakers in an intimate setting. Very limited numbers (25).  Buy tickets £20

Live action remake of the 2016 animated adventure in which teenage Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

After his Oscar-winning portrait of Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan moves from the atomic to the mythic with his long-awaited ambitious adaptation of Homer's foundational saga. With a starry cast led by Matt Damon and a strenuous shoot across the world, The Odyssey promises an immersive big screen experience to defy the Gods.

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.