Festival Information
London
Overview
BFI London Film Festival is a long-running international film festival with a prominent role in the global cinema landscape. Established in 1957, the festival presents a broad programme of contemporary cinema, with public screenings, premieres, and industry activity taking place across London and selected UK partner cinemas.
The programme brings together new releases, independent films, and artist-led work across a range of formats, alongside filmmaker talks, Q&As, special events, and immersive exhibition-based work at selected venues. Screenings are distributed across multiple venues rather than a single site, allowing audiences to attend individual events throughout the festival’s full run.
Line-up
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Festival Attendance: ≈ 240,000 total attendance
This figure reflects an approximate cumulative in-person attendance across the full festival run, including ticketed screenings, free events, industry activity, guests, crew, and staff, across London and UK partner venues. BFI London Film Festival does not operate with a single-site or fixed overall capacity, and audience numbers vary by event, venue, and day.
Location
The BFI London Film Festival is centred around BFI Southbank, which acts as a key venue for screenings and events during the festival. In addition to this central location, the programme takes place across a wide range of partner cinemas throughout London.
Selected screenings and events also take place at cinemas across the UK as part of the festival’s wider programme. A full list of participating London and UK venues is available on the festival’s official venues page, including details of the UK-wide “LFF on Tour” screenings.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £10 - £40
This price range aims to give a general indication of the lowest and highest prices typically available. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
BFI London Film Festival operates an event-by-event ticketing model, with tickets booked individually for each screening or event.
Tickets are sold through the festival’s official website and BFI box office, with pricing and availability varying by film, venue, and event type. Some screenings are free or offered at reduced prices, subject to availability.
Full details on booking methods, on-sale dates, concessions, and access arrangements are published on the festival’s official What’s On and ticket information pages.
Important Ticket Information
Tickets should only be purchased via official festival channels or linked venue box offices. Ticket terms, refund policies, age guidance, and entry arrangements vary by event and are outlined on individual screening pages.
Accommodation
BFI London Film Festival is not a camping festival, so you will need to arrange your own accommodation in London or the surrounding area.
You can find a wide range of hotels, serviced apartments, and short-stay accommodation across the city. Further information and accommodation listings are available via Visit London.
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Accessibility
Accessibility provision varies by venue for the BFI London Film Festival, as screenings take place across multiple cinemas in London and selected UK partner venues. You may wish to check accessibility details for individual screenings in advance, as facilities and support differ by location.
If you have specific access requirements or need further information, you can contact the festival’s access team via the BFI box office on +44 (0)207 960 2102 or by email at box.office@bfi.org.uk.
