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Film Wednesday 7 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026

BFI London Film Festival 2026

The 70th edition, twelve days of premieres, documentary, series and immersive work.

Book or find out more

Times and prices are what the venue published when we checked. They move, so confirm on the venue's own page before you travel.

Directions

What to expect

BFI London Film Festival 2026, at BFI Southbank and venues across London.

Worth knowing

The 70th edition, twelve days of premieres, documentary, series and immersive work. Anyone aged 16 to 25 pays six pounds a ticket with a free 25 and Under account, which is the cheapest way into a gala in London all year.

Nearby

South Bank has the nearest stations and everything else on in the same part of town. Filed under Film.

Listed by Angela. Checked 10 September 2026. Details can change on the night; the venue link is the one to trust.

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  1. Film From £14

    A screening at the BFI IMAX

    20:00 BFI IMAX, Waterloo

  2. Film

    London Film Festival: Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall

    18:30 Prince Charles Cinema, Soho

  3. Film

    LFF Opening Night Gala: Elsinore

    19:15 Royal Festival Hall, South Bank

  4. Film £15 to £20, concessions from £12.50

    Wilton’s Music Hall: Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last with a live score

    19:00 Wilton's Music Hall, Whitechapel

  5. Film

    London Film Festival: Inherit

    20:50 Curzon Soho, Soho

Part of a bigger week

London Film Festival BFI London Film Festival 2026: dates, prices and what to book 7 to 18 October 2026, across BFI Southbank, the IMAX and cinemas around the city. Tickets from £10, and £6 if you are 25 or under.