The Locarno Film Festival 2026 is the 79th International Film Festival (one of the oldest and most prestigious in Europe, founded in 1946), taking place from August 5 to 15, 2026, in the city of Locarno, Switzerland.
The event’s main distinguishing feature is the open-air evening film screenings in the city’s main square, Piazza Grande, which accommodates over 8,000 spectators.
The festival focuses on auteur cinema, discovering new names in filmmaking, and supporting emerging directors.
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