BFI London Film Festival 2026: 70th Edition Unveils Full Programme
The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is set to showcase an unprecedented 251 films hailing from 88 nations, taking place from October 7 to 18, 2026. Each film will make its UK debut, featuring 33 world premieres. The festival kicks off with the European premiere of Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' on October 7. On October 13, the Patrons' Gala will present the international premiere of Tony Gilroy's 'Behemoth!', while Danny Boyle's 'Ink' will be the highlight of the Mayor of London's Gala. The event concludes on October 18 with the UK premiere of Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut'. Tickets will be available starting September 17, with BFI Members gaining access from September 10 and Patrons from September 9, with prices beginning at £10.
Key facts
- BFI London Film Festival 2026 runs October 7–18, 2026, marking its 70th anniversary.
- 251 films, series, shorts, and immersive works from 88 countries will be screened.
- 33 world premieres, 16 international premieres, and 20 European premieres are scheduled.
- Opening film: Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' (European premiere) on October 7.
- Closing film: Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' (UK premiere) on October 18.
- Danny Boyle's 'Ink' headlines the Mayor of London's Gala; Tony Gilroy's 'Behemoth!' is the Patrons' Gala.
- Screen Talks include Andrew Scott, Ava DuVernay, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Eisenberg, John Malkovich, Sofia Coppola, Brad Bird, James Gray, Mahershala Ali, and Naomi Ackie.
- Tickets: general sale September 17 at 10am; BFI Members from September 10; Patrons from September 9; additional batch October 1.
- Ticket prices start at £10; £6 for BFI 25 and Under members.
Entities
Artists
- Simon Stone
- Andrew Scott
- Olivia Colman
- Billie Piper
- Johnny Flynn
- Luke Thompson
- Peter Mullan
- Tony Gilroy
- Pedro Pascal
- Olivia Wilde
- Eva Victor
- Will Arnett
- Danny Boyle
- Rupert Murdoch
- Larry Lamb
- Guy Pearce
- Jack O'Connell
- Claire Foy
- James Graham
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Julianne Moore
- Paul Giamatti
- Ava DuVernay
- Cynthia Erivo
- John Malkovich
- Sofia Coppola
- Brad Bird
- James Gray
- Mahershala Ali
- Naomi Ackie
- Paweł Pawlikowski
- Colm Tóibín
- Taika Waititi
- Kazuo Ishiguro
- Mark Jenkin
- Callum Turner
- George MacKay
- Steven Soderbergh
- Ian McKellen
- Michaela Coel
- James Corden
- Kristy Matheson
- Ian Charleson
Institutions
- BFI London Film Festival
- BFI Southbank
- Royal Festival Hall
- Curzon Soho
- HOME Manchester
- National Theatre
- Venice Film Festival
- BFI
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Venice
- Italy
- Manchester
- England
- Los Angeles
- United States
- New Jersey
- Germany