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The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) + Quiz

Family Film Club

,Cinema 2
Jack Skellington holds a snowflake

The fantastical, festive tale with a twist sees Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, tire of his spooky routine and long for the magic of Christmas, with signature songs and a warm heart.

From the gothic icon Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beetlejuice and Wednesday) comes a Christmas story with a twist. 

The Pumpkin King is tired of his life in Halloween Town and discovers a magic door leading him to Christmas Town. Inspired and excited, he decides to take over Santa's job - with disastrous consequences. 

With all the typical Tim Burton hallmarks of gothic visuals, dark humour, signature music and quirky characters, plus a mischievous central lead this is a warm-hearted love story that makes it a perfect treat for little ones getting ready for the festive season.

Join us before the film for our Festive Quiz testing your knowledge of the holiday seasons best films! 

Afterwards, we will be hosting a kids' clothes swap in the foyer to support families in need and a more sustainable season.

Tagged with: Cinema family film club

Age suggestion: 5+

Festive Film Quiz: XX

Film Starts: XX

Kids Clothes Swap: XX
Bring along an item or two that you'd like to give a new home to and help yourself to something from the table as well. Please bring along baby/children’s clothes (ages 0-11) that are clean and in wearable condition (1 to 3 items max per person please).  Anything not claimed/swapped will be donated to charity after the event.

This film has been BBFC classified as PG – but assessing suitability of any film is the responsibility of parent/guardian. Please see www.bbfc.co.uk and the film’s official website for more information on film ratings/content guidelines.

Please note: This screening is for families to attend as a group. Adults (over 18s) can only enter auditorium if they are bringing a child. Children (under 18s) can only attend if accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms of 18months and under can be brought in on adults’ laps, but children over 18months need a seat purchased for them.

Film information
  • Release year   1993
  • Country of origin   USA
  • Director   Henry Sellick
  • Runtime   1hr 15mins

Ticket prices

* Excludes £1.50 booking fee

Booking fees

£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

Useful information

Start times: Our Family Film Club screenings are shown without ads, so the film will start just after 11am. Please make sure to turn up on time so you don’t miss the start! 

Loyalty Card: Don't forget, you can pick up your FFC Loyalty Card at the screening. Come along five times and get your sixth visit free! 

Parent & Baby Screenings: If you’ve got an under 12 month year old, we also host our very popular Parent and Baby screenings on a Saturday morning too.

Prams and buggies: we have limited space and are unable to accommodate prams and buggies in the auditorium at Family Film Club screenings. Prams and buggies must be left outside the auditorium (at owners’ own risk). 

Please note: FFC screenings are designed for families to attend together so adults can only come if they’re bringing a child, and children can only come along if accompanied by an adult. We are able to accommodate ‘babes in arms’ at FFC screenings for children of 18 months and under. Any child over 18 months must have a seat purchased for them.

The film screening will allow movement/noise from young film fans, but please be mindful of other audience’s experience (and please switch off phones!)

If your little one needs a break from the screening, please note we do have a selection of books, games and toys in the cinema foyer for you to use. 

The Family Film Club programme aims to screen films from a range of countries, styles and times, introducing a young audience to historical/archive content as well as the latest new releases.

Book early to avoid disappointment. 

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.