Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People
Also known as Cinemagic Belfast Festival; Cinemagic
September-November 2026; events begin 19 September
Next edition: Current 37th edition programme live
Official site states the 37th festival runs September-November 2026; current public events begin 19 Sep. Exact final festival event date remains under review.
Youth film and television festival; screenings, education and industry programme
About this festival
A multi-venue Belfast festival for children and young people, combining international cinema, family screenings, workshops, juries, talent labs and filmmaker events.
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What's on
Key strands
World cinema; family and teen films; film juries; workshops; talent labs; young filmmaker showcase
Genres and themes
Youth cinema; international film; animation; family; film education; television
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Young Filmmaker showcase, talent labs, workshops, Q&As, masterclasses and film juries
Family, youth and student
Core programme for children, teens, schools and filmmakers aged 25 and under
Online or in person
in-person
Accessibility
Venue-specific accessibility applies; verify per event and programme PDF.
Audience
children; young people; families; schools; emerging filmmakers; Northern Ireland
Notes
Added from current official programme, venue, booking and contact evidence. Exact final 2026 festival event date is queued for review.
Venues
- Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast — Belfast, Northern Ireland
Also listed: Queen's Film Theatre; Ulster Museum; Queen's University Belfast; Crescent Arts Centre; ODEON Belfast; Cahoots NI; Black Box; Belfast Barge; Accidental Theatre; regional partner venues