Film Festivals & Awards 2026

Toronto takes the spotlight as TIFF welcomes global talent for North American premieres, standing ovations, and sharp festival fashion. TIFF remains a launchpad for major Oscar contenders and streaming exclusives.

Founded in 2005, the festival showcases over 100 films from around the world, alongside talks, masterclasses, and red-carpet events. Now the second-largest film festival in the German-speaking region.

ogue Italia and Kering bring Cinemoda back to Milan for its second edition, continuing the conversation between fashion and cinema through film. Gian Luca Farinelli, director of the Cineteca di Bologna, returns as Artistic Director, while French actress Chiara Mastroianni joins as patron. The festival takes place at Teatro Arlecchino during Milano Fashion Week

The global hub for television and media gathers in Cannes to showcase new series, forge production partnerships, and discuss content trends. Sustainability in the entertainment industry is also a key topic this year.

The Rome Film Festival features screenings, premieres, and special events. This year, Lifetime Achievement Awards will honor Johnny Depp and Viggo Mortensen.

The 7th edition of El Gouna Film Festival highlights regional and international films while fostering cultural dialogue through cinema. It's a key event in the Arab film world.

John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron to Be Honored at Sixth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 17, 2026. Presented by Rolex, the Gala Raises Significant Support for the Academy Museum’s Exhibitions, Screenings, and Education Programs

The annual WIF Honors brings Hollywood's leading talent and industry figures together to celebrate women making an impact across film and television. The gala recognizes career achievement and advocacy while supporting Women In Film's work across the entertainment industry.

The watch industry's biggest awards return to Geneva for the 26th GPHG ceremony. The evening brings the leading names in contemporary watchmaking to the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, where the 2026 winners will be revealed, including the coveted Aiguille d'Or Grand Prix. Wei Koh presides over the 2026 Jury

The Festival del Cinema Europeo returns to Lecce for its 27th edition with more than 100 European and Italian films expected across feature films, shorts and documentaries. Its programme centers on the Ulivo d'Oro competition for European feature films making their Italian premieres, alongside Cinema & Realtà, Puglia Show, retrospectives, special events and meetings with actors, directors and producers.

The Latin GRAMMY Awards return to Las Vegas for the 27th edition, bringing Latin music's biggest artists, producers and industry figures together at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The main ceremony follows the Latin GRAMMY Premiere, where the majority of the awards are presented. The 2026 nominees will be announced September 16.

The Academy gathers Hollywood for its annual Governors Awards, where some of cinema's most influential figures receive honorary Oscars away from the televised Academy Awards ceremony. Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman lead the 2026 honorees, with Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. Jennifer Todd produces this year's gala, presented in partnership with Rolex.

MIP CANCUN brings the international television and entertainment industry to Mexico for four days of content deals, co-production and networking focused on Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. Buyers, commissioners, producers, distributors, platforms and creators meet through pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, conferences, screenings and industry events. A new Scripted Pitch joins the 2026 programme, spotlighting fiction projects from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. Hispanic market.

The Marrakech International Film Festival returns for its 23rd edition, bringing international cinema, filmmakers and major industry figures to Marrakech. The programme combines the Official Competition with gala screenings, Horizons, Moroccan cinema, tributes and the Festival's signature Conversations, while the Étoile d'Or crowns the winning film. The 2026 Official Competition will feature 14 feature films focused on discovering new filmmaking talent.

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences brings the global television industry to New York for the 54th International Emmy Awards. The gala celebrates the year's standout international productions and performances across 16 categories, following a weekend of nominee events and conversations at the International Emmy World Television Festival.

The Gotham Film Awards kick off awards season in New York, bringing filmmakers, actors and industry figures together to celebrate the year's standout films and performances. Competitive awards span Best Feature, international film, documentary, directing, screenplay and performances, alongside the Gothams' annual tributes to major figures in cinema.

The Red Sea International Film Festival returns to Historic Jeddah for its sixth edition, bringing Saudi, Arab, African, Asian and international cinema together through premieres, competition films, gala screenings, conversations and industry events. The full 2026 programme will be announced later this year.

The sixth COLIFFE brings independent cinema from around the world to Sardinia, with selected feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation and new filmmakers competing across nine sections. A week of screenings leads to the Closing and Award Gala and presentation of the festival's 51 awards on December 12, 2026

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) bring the British film industry together to celebrate the year's standout independent films, performances and filmmakers, from established names to the new talent shaping British cinema.

The Golden Globes reveal the nominees for their 84th edition, officially opening the race toward one of Hollywood's first major awards nights of the season. The nominations span motion pictures, television and podcasts, ahead of the Golden Globes ceremony on January 10, 2027 at the Beverly Hilton.

The Golden Globes open Hollywood's 2027 awards season, bringing film and television's biggest names to Beverly Hills for the 84th annual ceremony. Awards span cinema and television, alongside the Globes' newer categories, with Nikki Glaser returning as host.