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Cary Comes Home Festival
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When: 27 November 2026 – 29 November 2026
Where: Various Bristol venues, Bristol
Bristol celebrates its most famous Hollywood leading man with a weekend dedicated to Cary Grant, featuring screenings, talks and special events exploring the local boy who became a global film icon.
Cary Comes Home Festival returns to celebrate Bristol-born Archie Leach, who reinvented himself in Hollywood as Cary Grant, with a weekend of film screenings, talks and special events across the city.
On the big screen
Recent editions have included screenings at the Bristol Megascreen paired with live entertainment tied to the films' themes – past events have featured period music, choir performances and post-screening panel discussions exploring Grant's work and legacy.
More than the movies
The festival has also staged theatrical explorations of Grant's life, such as the show Raising Cary Grant, alongside stage adaptations inspired by his Hitchcock collaborations, offering a rounded picture of the man behind the icon.
Getting involved
Festival partners have included Screen Research at UWE Bristol and local hotels offering ticket-holder discounts; full programme details and tickets are released via the official festival website.