Events

Join us for an exciting line up of special events from 8 to 19 October.

Booking opens on Thursday 2 October, 10.00am

Screen Talks

Join leaders in contemporary cinema for this series of in-depth interviews.

Surprise Film

Grab the hottest ticket in town.

Virtual reality

VR Lounge

Explore the evolving world of animation in virtual reality. From hand-drawn tales to vivid CGI, these playful, poetic experiences reveal how animation transforms immersive storytelling into something funny, moving and full of wonder.

LFF for Free

Join us for an exciting line-up of free events, including talks, short film screenings, DJ nights, fun family workshops and much more.

Free screening

When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

Ahead of the premiere of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, LFF is delighted to offer audiences the chance to see the BBC documentary When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain on the big screen.

Free talks and workshops

Enjoy an exciting line-up of free talks, interactive workshops and enlightening discussions – fun, creative, thought-provoking and informative.

Film in Print

A weekend chock-full of author talks, book signings and panel discussions, celebrating the art of writing about film.

Lights, Camera, Genre!

Join us for a series of lunchtime talks that take you on a journey through the diverse and dynamic world of movie genres.

DJ Nights

Join us on the dancefloor on the Friday and Saturday nights of the Festival, for a series of free DJ nights inspired by films in the festival.

Free short film programme

This is London: Small Stories, Big City

A selection of shorts from some of London's most exciting new voices.

Family

Free family events, inspired by films screening in this year's LFF.

Exhibitions and installations

Experiences that surprise, delight and inspire – where art, technology and imagination spark curiosity and wonder.