40th Braunschweig International Film Festival
The oldest film festival in Lower Saxony celebrates its 40th anniversary – six days of European cinema with around 70 films, a film concert, and industry meeting
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40 Years of Filmfest Braunschweig
The Braunschweig International Film Festival was founded in 1986, making it the oldest film festival in Lower Saxony. The 40th edition in 2026 is a festival anniversary – an occasion that looks both back and forward: back to four decades of European cinema in Braunschweig, and forward to a festival structure that has continuously evolved.
Focus: European Cinema
With around 70 feature and short films over six days, the focus is on European productions – supplemented by selected international contributions. The festival presents feature films, documentaries, short films, animation, genre films, and special series, each with its own competition categories. The festival awards are among the coveted accolades in the German festival landscape.
Industry Meeting for Lower Saxony
With around 27,500 visitors annually and approximately 300 industry representatives, the Filmfest also serves as a central platform for the film landscape in Lower Saxony and Northern Germany. Industry events, funding presentations, networking formats, and workshop talks complement the public program.
Opening Film Concert
A specialty of the Braunschweig Film Festival is the close connection between film and live music. For the 40th anniversary, a specially curated film concert will open the festival on November 9, 2026 – a highlight that is set to particularly shape the anniversary edition.
Filmfest Braunschweig 2026 — edition 2026
40th Anniversary Edition 2026
The 40th edition of the Filmfest Braunschweig runs from Monday, November 9, to Sunday, November 15, 2026. The festival program includes approximately 70 films – feature films, documentaries, short films, and special series – with a focus on European productions.
The anniversary festival opens on November 9 with a film concert, celebrating the connection between film and live music that is characteristic of Braunschweig.
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Program Structure 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late autumn. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Monday, 09/11/2026: Opening with a film concert for the 40th anniversary
- Competition sections for feature and short films
- Documentary strand and special series
- Genre and festival discoveries from European productions
- Industry and professional program (approx. 300 industry representatives)
- Film talks and workshop formats with directors and cast
- Special screenings with live music (Filmfest tradition)
- Closing weekend with awards ceremony and audience highlights
- Full program and tickets at filmfest-braunschweig.de
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Practical information — Filmfest Braunschweig 2026
Venue
Various cinemas and concert venues in Braunschweig (city center cinemas, cultural centers, concert halls). Exact locations depend on the film/event.
Getting There
Easily accessible within the city center by public transport. From the main train station, take the tram or bus to the city center.
Tickets
Tickets available via the festival website, festival passes, and single tickets. Opening film concert with separate ticketing.
Program
The complete program with films, screening times, and venues will be published a few weeks before the festival begins at filmfest-braunschweig.de.
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