About the festival

In London, around the UK and on BFI Player, from 8 to 19 October. Tickets from £10.

Jump to:

  1. What LFF is all about
  2. Enjoy the festival everywhere
  3. When to arrive for films and events
  4. How and when to book
  5. Get last minute tickets
  6. How to access the red-carpet premiere crowd viewing areas
  7. If you work in film
  8. Education and talent development

1. What LFF is all about

Our 12-day programme is jam-packed with the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling. This is your chance to delight in the undiscovered, as all feature films and series are being shown in the UK for the first (and sometimes the only) time.

 

Red carpet premieres

Our Galas at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall are exciting public premieres of some of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Don’t worry, you don’t need a team of stylists as there’s no dress code here; just come in whatever’s comfortable.

Read more about red carpet premieres

The world’s top talent in conversation

Our popular Screen Talks are in-depth interviews with leaders in contemporary cinema – with previous speakers including Lupita Nyong’o, Denis Villeneuve and Daniel Kaluuya. Join us in person or catch up first exclusively on BFI Player, and on BFI YouTube.

Read more about the world’s top talent in conversation

Immersive storytelling and games

Step into our programme of immersive art and extended reality (XR). From gaming design to interactive exhibitions, discover an extraordinary virtual world. Never tried it before? Take your pick from our experiences – and prepare to be wowed.

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Programme strands

With so much choice, our films, series, games and immersive exhibits are placed into thematic strands to help you decide what to watch. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, be scared silly or take a cinematic journey, we’ve got you covered.

Read more about programme strands

Free events

Don’t miss out on our eclectic line-up of free events, including talks and debates, short film screenings, DJ nights and much more.Explore the line-up now. Book from Thursday 2 October.

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Discover LFF Awards

Our competition strands are a celebration of the most exciting and innovative new films and cinematic storytelling. Don’t forget to make sure to have your say in crowning the winners of the Audience Awards!

Read more about LFF Awards

2. Enjoy the festival everywhere

In London

Join us in person at London’s South Bank and West End venues.

Around the UK

Visit one of our wonderful partner cinemas around the UK.

At home

Check out past festival favourites and brand-new, free short films on BFI Player.

3. When to arrive for films and events

All LFF screenings start at the advertised time.

To avoid missing out on unique opportunities, like hearing directly from filmmakers who join many festival screenings, please make sure you get to the venue early and take your seat before the scheduled time.

4. How and when to book

Tickets go on general sale on Tuesday 16 September. You can book tickets from 10am on the following days if you’re a BFI Member:

BFI Patrons - Monday 8 September
BFI Members - Tuesday 9 September

Full information on ticket release dates and booking.

5. Get last minute tickets

There’s almost always a chance to grab last-minute tickets on the day.

Check the tickets and booking page for more information on getting tickets for that day’s screenings and events.

6. How to access the red-carpet premiere crowd viewing areas

7. If you work in film

Join fellow press and industry professionals at the Industry Forum. Apply for accreditation.

8. Education and talent development

Explore learning opportunities including specially selected screenings and talks for school students from KS2 through to KS5.