Glasgow Film Festival 2026.

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The 2026 edition of Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) takes place from 25 February to 8 March.

The programme includes 16 World, European and International Premieres, 68 UK Premieres, and 18 Scottish Premieres.

Celebrating the our 22nd edition by spotlighting films from Sweden, with the Country Focus theme ‘Take a Chance on Me: Swedish Cinema’, which includes both UK and Scottish premieres for a selection of titles.

Programme and Tickets

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 – Take 2 Screenings

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Glasgow Film Theatre believes every child in Glasgow should be able to enjoy the best big screen experience and during GFF this is no different. In keeping with regular Take 2 screenings that happen year-round, during GFF26 there will be two very special Take 2 film screenings. The Children of Bullerby Village – Saturday 28 […]

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The Running Man + Q & A with Edgar Wright GFF 2026

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Wednesday 11 March, 2026, 7.15 p.m. GFT delighted to welcome director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead; Scott Pilgrim vs. the World; Baby Driver) for a special Q&A following a screening of his latest film, The Running Man. Don’t miss a chance to spend an evening with one of modern cinema’s most exciting filmmakers. Edgar Wright and […]

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Super Nature Glasgow Film Festival 2026

Super Nature

Saturday 28 February, 2026 -4p.m. Sunday 1 March, 2026 – 1 p.m. Documentarian Ed Sayers collaborates with people across 25 countries for this stunning debut nature documentary that offers a vibrant celebration of life across the planet and hope for the future, while also showing us some of the threats the climate crisis poses. Shot exclusively […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2026 – Marilyn Monroe 100

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Celebrating the legendary life of Marilyn Monroe in the 100th year of her birth. Five films at Glasgow Film Festival 2026 showcasing her wit, vulnerability and the star quality that left an indelible mark on cinema.   Thu, 26 Feb The Asphalt Jungle Start Time: 1:30pm Learn MoreBuy Tickets Mon, 2 Mar Don’t Bother to […]

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Rebuilding GFF26 Glasgow Youth Takeover

Rebuilding

Friday 6 March, 2026, 8 p.m. The GFF Youth Takeover returns! Join us at Adelaide Place for a night of FREE food, live music and exceptional cinema, curated by the Glasgow Film Festival Young Ambassadors. This event is FREE but ticketed. It is exclusively for GFT 15-25 card-holders, and young people referred by GFT partner […]

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Friday, February 13, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2026

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 – James McAvoy will attend Closing Gala

California Schemin

Homegrown superstar James McAvoy will attend GFF’s closing gala for the UK premiere of directorial debut, California Schemin’ on 8 March. McAvoy will be joined on the red carpet by film cast Samuel Bottomley, Séamus McLean Ross and Lucy Halliday Glasgow-based director Felipe Bustos Sierra (Nae Pasaran) will return to GFF for the opening gala […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Industry Focus – Full Programme Announced

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2 – 6 March, 2026 Scotland’s biggest conference for screen industries expanded to five days with a programme of talks and networking opportunities Halon CEO Chris Ferriter, Jen Davies and Graham Fulton from Conic, and Zaratan co-founder Andrew Pearce to feature in Made in Glasgow, a full day of events showcasing the strength of Glasgow’s […]

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Programme Announced Glasgow Film Festival 2026

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The 22nd edition of Scotland’s largest film festival will showcase 126 films from 44 countries, with 16 World, European, and International premieres, 68 UK premieres and 18 Scottish premieres taking place between 25 February and 8 March UK premieres include humanistic drama Rebuilding starring Josh O’Connor, high-fashion title Couture featuring Angelina Jolie, relationship drama Erupcja […]

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