Free holiday movies? Yep, you heard that right. NCG Cinemas has brought back their FREE Holiday Family Film Fest. Your family can load up on holiday cheer for free with three different holiday family movies throughout December 2026, and it won’t cost you a dime! We love free family fun, and we know our readers do, too! Happy, happy (free) Christmas family fun!
Quick Facts: NCG Holiday Free Film Fest 2026
NCG Cinema Spartanburg hosts NCG’s free holiday movie series (listed on NCG’s movie pages as the Holiday Free Film Fest) each December. The 2026 titles are Elf, The Grinch (2018) and The Polar Express.
- Where: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
- When: Elf, December 4–6; The Grinch, December 11–13; The Polar Express, December 18–24, 2026
- Showtime: 10:00 AM each festival day at the Spartanburg theater
- Cost: Free tickets (NCG notes online fees and upgrade terms may apply)
- Ratings: Elf (PG), The Grinch (PG), The Polar Express (G)
- Phone: 864-764-1314
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NCG Cinemas 2026 Holiday Free Film Fest Schedule
13 December days with free Christmas movies at NCG movie theater? If that doesn’t put a little jingle in your step this season, we’re not sure what will. See the following movies free at NCG Cinemas in December 2026!
- December 4th – 6th, 2026: Elf
- December 11th – 13th, 2026: The Grinch
- December 18th – 24th, 2026: The Polar Express
NCG Cinema Spartanburg lists a 10:00 AM showing on each festival day. NCG’s Spartanburg Coming Soon page also lists sensory-friendly versions of all three films (Elf, The Grinch and The Polar Express). Check NCG Spartanburg’s Coming Soon page for those showtimes.
Free Christmas Movies Near Me?
Is there an NCG Cinemas with free Christmas movies near me?
In the Upstate, we are lucky to have NCG Cinemas right in Spartanburg, SC. You’ll be able to see NCG’s free Christmas movies at the Spartanburg location on the designated days.
NCG Cinemas Spartanburg
1985 E Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307
864-764-1314
Not in the South Carolina Upstate? To see if there is an NCG Cinemas near you, head to the NCG Cinemas locations website.
More Info for NCG Free Holiday Movies
- Do I need tickets for the free movies at NCG Cinemas?
Yes. Tickets are free, but every guest needs one. NCG says tickets can be reserved online and in the theater, and that online fees, upgrade terms and event conditions apply. Tickets sell out quickly, so purchase online.
Are NCG’s holiday movies really free?
Yes. NCG’s Spartanburg festival page says tickets for the Holiday Film Festival are free. Online fees may apply if you reserve online.
What time are the free holiday movies at NCG Spartanburg?
NCG Cinema Spartanburg lists a 10:00 AM showing on each festival day: Elf (December 4–6), The Grinch (December 11–13) and The Polar Express (December 18–24).
Are there sensory-friendly showings?
NCG Spartanburg lists sensory-friendly versions of Elf, The Grinch and The Polar Express for this festival. Check the theater’s Coming Soon page for showtimes.
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