About the Festival
The Cambridge Film Festival is one of the UK's longest-running film festivals. Its 45th edition returns 24–31 October 2026, bringing world cinema, UK and European premieres, retrospectives and special events to screens across the city.
The 2025 edition expanded to eleven days across two weekends and showcased nearly 100 titles from over 25 countries, including 30+ UK premieres — a scale the festival continues to build on in 2026.
Why we highlight it
The festival anchors our Arts & Culture interest area. For Cambridge Society members and families, it's a highlight of the autumn calendar — a chance to experience international cinema, meet filmmakers and enjoy culture at the heart of the city.
What to expect
- World, European and UK premieres across genres
- Filmmaker Q&As, talks and special presentations
- Screenings at venues across Cambridge over two weekends
- Family and community strands alongside the main programme