Edinburgh International Film Festival
Also known as EIFF
13–19 August 2026
Next edition: Not announced
International general film festival
About this festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival is an in-person international festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its programme covers independent cinema, world premieres, retrospectives, archive titles, shorts, genre strands including Midnight Madness, In Conversation events and industry sessions.
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What's on
Key strands
World premieres; retrospectives; shorts; In Conversation; Midnight Madness; industry
Genres and themes
independent cinema; general; shorts; archive; genre
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Industry talks, networking and In Conversation events
Online or in person
in-person
Accessibility
Enhanced access programme and essential companion tickets published
Audience
Edinburgh; Scotland; independent film; filmmakers; industry
Notes
Completed 79th edition; official programme, venue and booking records remain live.
Venues
- Filmhouse Edinburgh — Edinburgh, Scotland
Also listed: Filmhouse; Cameo; Tollcross Central Hall; Cineworld; Monkey Barrel Comedy; Leith Theatre