BFI London Film Festival
Also known as LFF; BFI LFF
7–18 October 2026
Next edition: Not announced
International general film festival
About this festival
BFI London Film Festival is an international general festival based in London, with partner venues across the UK and a selection available on BFI Player. Strands include international cinema, documentary, shorts, immersive work, family programming, series and genre titles.
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What's on
Key strands
Love; Debate; Laugh; Dare; Thrill; Cult; Journey; Create; Experimenta; Family; Shorts; Series; Expanded
Genres and themes
international cinema; documentary; shorts; immersive; family; genre
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Screen Talks and talent attendance
Family, youth and student
Family strand; BFI 25 and Under; school allocations
Online or in person
London, UK-wide partner venues and BFI Player selection
Accessibility
Dedicated access booking line and venue information
Audience
London; UK-wide; premieres; filmmakers; 16-25; family
Notes
General sale is live. The BFI announced the full Industry Forum on 22 Sep and LFF for Free programme on 23 Sep; extra ticket inventory remains scheduled for 1 Oct.
Venues
- BFI Southbank — South Bank, Greater London
Also listed: BFI Southbank; Southbank Centre; Curzon Soho; ICA; Prince Charles Cinema; Vue West End; 10 UK partner venues