Cambridge Film Festival 2026
Thursday October 22–Sunday November 1
The Cambridge Film Festival celebrates its 45th edition with 11 days of cinema from around the world, featuring almost 100 films from more than 25 countries.
The Festival takes place at the Arts Picturehouse and partner venues across Cambridge
This year’s programme includes major festival winners, new British films, documentaries and UK premieres, alongside filmmaker Q&As and special events.
Highlights include Palme d’Or winner Fjord, Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, Jesse Eisenberg’s The Debut and British drama I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning.
There’s also a free Family Film Festival, featuring Wicked, Beauty and the Beast and Little Women, plus the Rip It Up: Out Loud season with Bend It Like Beckham, Rocks and 24 Hour Party People.
What’s Ons are broadcast across the day at 7.50, 10.30, 1.30 and 4.30, and at weekends.
To get your event included email: Karen Stringer