A night of thrilling ocean adventure. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of captivating ocean-themed films to the UK and beyond.
The Ocean Film Festival features a powerful and visually stunning line-up of short films that celebrate the ocean from every angle: above the surface, beneath the waves, and deep into the stories that connect us all to the sea.
“As we head into our 13th year, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour remains a celebration of the ocean in all its beauty, power and vulnerability,” says the UK tour director Nell Teasdale.
“Each film in the 2026 programme will offer something special, whether it’s extraordinary adventure, breathtaking marine life or people dedicating their lives to protecting the sea. We can’t wait to bring this year’s line-up to audiences around the UK.”
One of the standout films in the 2026 collection is The Raftsmen, an epic story of courage and endurance. Twelve unlikely adventurers from seven different countries come together to attempt a feat few would dare imagine – crossing the Pacific Ocean on three handmade wooden rafts, guided only by the sun and stars. Battling storms, starvation and the psychological toll of life at sea, their six-month journey remains the longest raft expedition ever completed.
Now, 50 years later, the original 16mm footage has been restored into 4K, allowing modern audiences to witness the sheer scale of this once-in-a-lifetime ocean odyssey.
“It’s always incredible to see audiences come out year after year – not just to watch beautiful films, but to feel part of something bigger,” Nell continues.
“The ocean connects all of us, and this event is a chance to celebrate that connection on the big screen.”
Autumn 2026 Tour Dates
| Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Sat, 05/09/26, 7:30pm | EDINBURGH, Festival Theatre |
| Thurs, 24/09/26, 7pm | LEEDS, Carriageworks |
| Fri, 25/09/26, 7:30pm | WHITLEY BAY, Playhouse |
| Thurs, 01/10/26, 7:30pm | BRISTOL, Redgrave Theatre |
| Fri, 02/10/26, 7:30pm | SHREWSBURY, Theatre Severn |
| Sat, 03/10/26, 7:30pm | LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru |
| Sat, 03/10/26, 7:30pm | PORTSMOUTH, Kings Theatre |
| Tues, 06/10/26, 7:30pm | GUILDFORD, G Live |
| Wed, 07/10/26, 7:30pm | BRIGHTON, Brighton Dome |
| Thurs, 08/10/26, 7:30pm | CHRISTCHURCH, Regent Centre |
| Fri, 09/10/26, 7:30pm | ABINGDON, Amey Theatre |
| Weds, 14/10/26, 7:30pm | BATH, Komedia |
| Thurs, 15/10/26, 7:30pm | EXETER, Corn Exchange |
| Fri, 16/10/26, 7:30pm | TRURO, Hall for Cornwall |
| Tues, 20/10/26, 7:30pm | LONDON, Union Chapel |
| Weds, 21/10/26, 7:30pm | LONDON, Union Chapel |
| Thurs, 22/10/26, 7:30pm | LONDON, Union Chapel |
| Fri, 23/10/26, 7:30pm | LONDON, Union Chapel |
| Tue, 27/10/26, 7:30pm | BRISTOL, Redgrave Theatre |
| Weds, 28/10/26, 7pm | LIVERPOOL, Plaza Cinema |
| Wed, 28/10/26, 7:30pm | BRISTOL, Redgrave Theatre |
| Thurs, 29/10/26, 7:30pm | EXETER, Corn Exchange |
| Fri, 30/10/26, 7:30pm | SWANSEA, Taliesin Arts Centre |
| Sat, 14/11/26, 7:30pm | NORWICH, UEA |
| Tues, 17/11/26, 7:30pm | POOLE, Lighthouse Theatre |
| Thurs, 19/11/26, 7:30pm | CHRISTCHURCH, Regent Centre |
| Fri, 20/11/26, 7pm | ILFRACOMBE, The Landmark |
| Mon, 23/11/26, 7:30pm | MALVERN, Festival Theatre |
| Thurs, 26/11/26, 7:30pm | CAMBRIDGE, West Road Concert Hall |
To buy tickets, visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk
