Filmfest München 2026 (Munich Film Festival)
About
Germany's largest summer film festival, the 43rd Filmfest München screens around 130 films from 56 countries with dozens of world premieres across cinemas throughout the city.
Highlights
- Around 130 films from 56 countries, with ~45 world premieres
- International stars at premieres and panel discussions
- Screenings spread across landmark cinemas across the city
Practical tips
- Tickets typically go on sale in mid-June — popular premieres sell out fast
- Many venues are central; plan a route between cinemas for multiple films a day
- Check the programme for English-friendly screenings and OmU (subtitled) titles
Where it is
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