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BFI London Film Festival 2026

BFI Southbank and Royal Festival Hall, London

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The BFI Southbank cinema entrance beneath Waterloo Bridge, with people at riverside tables
BFI Southbank (formerly the National Film Theatre) — Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

About this event

The 70th BFI London Film Festival runs for 12 days, from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 18 October 2026.

Gala screenings take place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, with BFI Southbank and other central London cinemas also showing films. Part of the programme is also presented online and at venues across the UK.

Tickets went on general sale on 17 September.

Organised by BFI

Listed by EventHome. Dates and venues from the BFI's official programme announcement (bfi.org.uk, published 2 September 2026), checked 3 October 2026. Details can change — please check with the organiser before you travel.

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