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About the festival
Your favourite celebration of queer cinema is back with its 40th edition 18 to 29 March at BFI Southbank. We can’t wait to welcome you to the best new LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world.
Whats on at BFI Southbank in London
- Feature film screenings
- Short film programmes
- Filmmaker intros and Q&As
- Introduced screenings of LGBTQIA+ films from the archives
- Special events including illustrated talks, panel discussions, workshops, quiz and free DJ nights
- Screenings of the most popular films from the festival and the past year on Sunday 29 March
- Industry events, screenings and networking
- Exhibition celebrating 40 years of BFI Flare
- Ticket offer for school and educational trips
Want more?
At Queer Britain in London
BFI Flare artwork pop-up exhibition
In cinemas around the UK
Special screenings of the Pink Narcissus restoration.
Free to watch worldwide
#FiveFilmsForFreedom: 5 short films presented in partnership with the British Council
Tickets and booking
Details of booking dates, ticket pass and special offers.
Access at the festival
Details of accessible screenings and events, and venue access information.
BFI Southbank
About the festival venue, including access details.
Welcome to the festival
From Kristy Matheson, BFI Festivals Director.
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Screenings and events with access provision
Making BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as possible for everyone.
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2026 festival brochure
Download our digital festival brochure (PDF) for the 2026 edition of the festival.
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