London Film Festival

The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival brings more than 250 new films to the South Bank to make their cinematic debut on the biggest screens in town. 

Taking place from 7–18 October, the UK's biggest film event spreads out across the South Bank with film screenings and events happening at the BFI Southbank, BFI IMAX and at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

The LFF programme is huge, covering all genres of cinema from across the world, including dozens of indie and mainstream film premieres.

For film lovers, this is one of London's most exciting film celebrations, with several star-studded red carpet premieres taking place at the Royal Festival Hall every day of the festival, and frequent pre- and post- film Q&As with cast and crew from the films featured offering even more insights into the creative process!

When are programme details and tickets released? 

Wed 2 Sep 11am: Programme revealed

Wed 9 Sep 10am: Priority booking for BFI Patrons

Thu 10 Sep 10am: Priority booking for BFI Members

Thu 17 Sep 10am: Tickets on general sale

Thu 1 Oct 10am: Extra tickets released for some screenings and events

Wed 7 – Sun 18 Oct: London Film Festival takes place