Escapes returns in 2025 with free screenings of Point Break at over 150 UK cinemas
Escapes brings free cinema experiences back for 2025, offering tickets to a special 4K screening of Point Break at over 150 UK cinemas, with more monthly screenings planned throughout the year.

Escapes kicks off 2025 with a free screening of Point Break on Monday 20th January, available at over 150 cinemas across the UK.
Escapes kicks off 2025 with a free screening of Point Break on Monday 20th January, available at over 150 cinemas across the UK. This 4K restoration of the 1991 action classic, starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves, offers an exciting opportunity to experience the film on the big screen. Following the success of 65,000 free tickets claimed in 2024, Escapes continues to provide audiences with access to iconic films at no cost.
Supported by the BFI and National Lottery funding, Escapes is committed to offering free monthly screenings of a diverse selection of films, including cult classics, new releases, and independent features. By partnering with major cinema chains like Picturehouse and Reel, as well as independent venues, Escapes ensures that high-quality film experiences are accessible to audiences across the UK. The initiative aims to reach a broad audience, particularly those who donโt often attend cinemas.
The screening of Point Break marks the first of many exciting films planned for 2025. With its iconic performances and thrilling action sequences, this 4K restoration allows viewers to enjoy the film in all its restored glory.
Tickets for Point Break and other upcoming screenings are available for FREE at escapetothecinema.co.uk or via the Escapes Cinematik app.
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Paris launches into its own spectacular celebration of art each October, transforming the city into a hub for collectors, curators, and cultural enthusiasts. From the grandeur of Art Basel Paris at the newly renovated Grand Palais to the focused energy of Paris Internationale, OFFSCREEN, AKAA and Menart, each fair contributes something unique to the cityโs vibrant art scene.
British Ceramics Biennial is back and better than ever. Running until 19 October 2025, the dynamic programme of free exhibitions, screenings, talks and events is proving a hit with both locals and criticsโฆand just an hour and a halfโs train away from London, itโs well worth a day tripโฆ
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October is the month for art in London, thanks to Frieze and several other art fairs taking place across the city. There will be a significant programme of shows across the capitalโs galleries and institutions. Notable openings include Cosima von Boninโs Upstairs Downstairs at Raven Row, examining 35 years of work through objects, characters, and early pieces unseen for more than a decade; Wolfgang Tillmansโ Build From Here at Maureen Paley, and Arthur Jafaโs first exhibition at Sadie Coles HQโฆ
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Discover the best of London this weekend! From landmark exhibitions such as Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A and Material World at Kew Gardens, to live music and a curry festival on Brick Laneโฆ
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A new Banksy mural has appeared in London, this time on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice. The artwork depicts a judge in a wig and robe striking a protester to the ground, with blood splattering from their placardโฆ
A major exhibition of recent works by David Hockney is set to open at Serpentine North in London from 12 March to 23 August 2026. This will be the artistโs first show at the Serpentineโฆ
Mestizo Restaurant & Margarita Bar in Chelsea offers authentic Mexican cuisine, including tacos, alambres, and baja-style shrimp, alongside a curated tequila and mezcal menu. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the restaurant has partnered with 1800 Tequila to create a summer cocktail menuโฆ
London Design Festival 2025 offers a wide range of events across the city, and our guide highlights twelve unmissable experiences, from Beacon by Lee Broom to Fleet Street Quarterโฆ
The 36th Bienal de Sรฃo Paulo, titled Not All Travellers Walk Roads โ Of Humanity as Practice, opens on 6 September 2025 at the Bienal Pavilion, inviting visitors to explore humanity as an active practice through art. Inspired by the poetry of Conceiรงรฃo Evaristo, the exhibition brings together 120 participantsโฆ
August marks the start of the Womenโs Rugby World Cup 2025, the biggest celebration of womenโs rugby the world has ever seen. With matches already under way across iconic venues including Sunderland, Manchester, Northampton, York, Brighton, Exeter and Bristolโฆ
The most wonderful time of the year returns to London this autumn, as art fair season takes over the city. Long-established events like Frieze, 1-54, and LAPADA make their annual return, alongside exciting art weeks and festivals, including London Sculpture Week and the London Design Festivalโฆ
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Paris may be known for slowing down in August, but for art lovers, the city is far from quiet. From a takeover of the Rotunda at the Bourse de Commerce by artist Cรฉleste Boursier-Mougenot to retrospectives of artists including Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, and American designer Rick Owensโฆ
