IFI Documentary Festival 2026

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - Sunday, 27 September 2026

Event times:

18:00

Event location:

Irish Film Institute

Event price:

€16.50

About this event

IFI Documentary Festival 2026, the annual celebration of non-fiction filmmaking, will take place from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th September 2026.

From the thrilling to the thoughtful, from the historical to the topical, this brilliant selection of films showcases a diverse range of topics told with candour, artistry and a profound humanity.

With 13 feature documentaries which include 7 Irish premieres, 2 shorts programmes, and a public-facing industry panel illuminating the challenging landscape of documentary filmmaking today. The 2026 festival will open with the Irish premiere of Bucks Harbor, Pete Muller's beautifully observed film exploring the inner lives of a generation of fishermen on the northeastern coast of the United States.

Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.

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