Key figures in 2025
Number of submissions: 6,373, of which 96% of foreign films
Number of films selected in official sections: 157
Number of professional attendees: 1,940, of which 69% of foreign stakeholders
Number of journalists: 894
Number of admissions: 154,233
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Locarno Film Festival
Since 1946, we celebrate cinema in all its forms, discover new talents, and look toward the future.
Date August 5-15, 2026
Country Switzerland
Location
Locarno
Director(s)
Maja Hoffmann, President; Giona A. Nazzaro, Artistic Director
Year of creation
1946
Competition > Competitive & Non-competitive
Format > Feature film
Genre > Various genres
Industry activities Various activities
Premieres requirement World premiere only
Awards Cash prize(s)