The 50th Edition – January 29–February 27 2026
Each year, the festival’s programme committee travels the world in search of the finest films to bring to Göteborg. Over eleven days in late January, the city comes alive with a celebration of cinema, presenting around 250 films from 80 countries in some 700 screenings. The festival also welcomes hundreds of film guests – directors, actors, cinematographers and producers – who meet audiences both in the theatres and in more informal settings. At the festival’s closing gala, the prestigious Dragon Awards are presented to the winners in the festival’s competition sections.
About Göteborg Film Festival
Göteborg Film Festival is the largest film festival in the Nordic region and was founded in 1979. Today it attracts around 270,000 visits, both in cinemas and online. The festival is not only about film but also offers talks, parties, concerts and a wide range of other activities.
Online
Since 2021, a curated selection of the festival’s films has also been premiered online for audiences throughout Sweden.
Industry days
The festival’s industry days, featuring events like TV Drama Vision and Nordic Film Market, serve as the premier marketplace for Nordic film and TV drama and are an essential meeting point for industry professionals worldwide.
Read more about Göteborg Film Festival in our guide on goteborg.com.
