Name: Dortmunder Tresen Filmfestival 2026
Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: 10 Kneipen und Cafés der Innenstadt

DTFF

About DTFF

From June 1st to 5th, 2026, ten Dortmund pubs and cafés will transform into small cinemas: The 14th Dortmunder Tresen Filmfestival will screen international short films between bar counters and tables — with free admission. On Friday, the audience will award the Golden Beer Coaster (1,000 €) to their favourite film.

Dates 01 Jun — 05 Jun 2026

Venue Dortmund (05913)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

DTFF — edition 2026

14th Dortmunder Tresen Filmfestival with international short films in 10 city-centre pubs. Free admission, Golden Beer Coaster with €1,000 prize money on Friday evening.

The DTFF 2026 runs from Monday evening to Friday evening. Over the five days, the films rotate between the participating venues. The awarding of the Golden Beer Coaster on Friday, June 5th, 2026, is the highlight and conclusion.

Highlights DTFF 2026

14th edition of the unique pub short film festival
10 participating venues in the city centre
Free admission to all venues
Golden Beer Coaster (€1,000 audience prize)
International short films

Programme DTFF 2026

Mon–Thu, June 1–4, 2026 — Festival Days

Films rotate between the 10 venues (programme booklet at dtff.de)
Audience voting on beer coasters
International short films from Austria, France, Germany, etc.

Friday, June 5, 2026 — Finale

Final screenings
Awarding of the Golden Beer Coaster 2026 (€1,000 audience prize)
Closing party

Films in the Programme (Selection)

„Out of Sync“ (Austria)
„Lady Atilla“ (France)
„Kutte“ (Germany)
„Der Mann, der wirklich nichts kann“ (Germany)
+ other international short films

Venues

Herr Walter • Subrosa • Alte Gasse • Luups • Missin' Link • IBIS Dortmund City • Balke • The Londoner • Minner's Irish Pub • Domicil

Prices DTFF 2026

Free admission. Consumption in the venues finances the festival.

Practical information

Practical information — DTFF

Getting There

All venues are located in Dortmund's city centre and are reachable on foot or by subway (Reinoldikirche, Stadtgarten).

Admission

Admission to all venues is completely free. Drinks (beer, cocktails, snacks) are paid for individually by each guest — and indirectly finance the festival.

Tip

The official festival app or printed programme shows which film is playing when and where. Creating your own festival route through 3–4 pubs per evening is the ultimate challenge. The awarding of the Golden Beer Coaster on Friday evening is the traditional highlight.

DTFF — Short films between beer and bar counters

The Dortmunder Tresen Filmfestival (DTFF) is one of Germany's most original festival concepts. Instead of sitting in a cinema, visitors watch short films where they drink their beer — in the city's pubs and cafés. From June 1st to 5th, 2026, the 14th edition will run, transforming ten central venues into temporary cinemas.

The Ten Venues 2026

The participating venues for 2026:

Herr Walter (Innenstadt-Nord)
Subrosa (Westfälisches Viertel)
Alte Gasse
Luups
Missin' Link
IBIS Dortmund City (Newcomer 2026)
Balke (Returning venue)
The Londoner
Minner's Irish Pub
Domicil (Jazz club with film hall)

2026 Programme — International Short Films

The 2026 programme features international short films from Austria, France, Germany, and other countries. Confirmed titles:

„Out of Sync“ (Austria) — about synchronized swimming
„Lady Atilla“ (France) — about family business and music
„Kutte“ (Germany) — about clothing and belonging
„Der Mann, der wirklich nichts kann“ (Germany) — about unexpected life changes

Golden Beer Coaster — The Audience Award

The festival concludes on Friday with the awarding of the „Goldener Bierdeckel“ (Golden Beer Coaster): a 1,000 € audience prize for the favourite film. Over the five festival days, guests in the pubs vote — using a beer coaster as a ballot. The award has been the DTFF's hallmark since the festival's premiere in 2013.

Pub Culture and Film Culture

The DTFF is one of the rare festivals that combine film culture with the typical Ruhr area pub tradition. In a city with over 200 pubs and a vibrant cultural scene, the format finds a perfect stage. The organizer is Dortmunder Tresen Filmfestival e.V. — a volunteer team of filmmakers, cinephiles, and restaurateurs.