Rip It Up (2026)

The 2026 BFI FAN UK-wide season is Rip It Up – exploring and celebrating the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak – on screen in the UK.

Youth culture in the UK has a wide and varied history, from the defiant rebellion of Teddy Boys, mods and rockers and the many activist movements that have shaped our society to hedonistic self-expression in the music and fashion scenes and the emotional rollercoaster that simply is being a teenager – all of which have been portrayed on screen in a multitude of ways.

The season activity will take place from May – October 2026.

Programme details to be announced.