Festival Schedule Overview
June 15-22, 2026
The 9th Bonn International Film Festival presents eight days of screenings, premieres, industry events, and cultural programming. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of international cinema.
Daily Schedule
Monday, June 15
Opening Day
- 18:00 - Opening Ceremony (Kino Brotfabrik)
- 19:30 - Opening Film Premiere
- 22:00 - Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 16
International Competition
- 14:00 - Documentary Showcase Block 1
- 16:30 - International Feature 1
- 19:00 - International Feature 2
- 21:30 - Evening Short Film Program
Wednesday, June 17
European Focus
- 10:00 - Industry Breakfast
- 14:00 - European Short Film Block
- 16:30 - Masterclass: European Cinema
- 19:00 - European Feature Premiere
- 21:30 - Director's Q&A Session
Thursday, June 18
Documentary Day
- 11:00 - Documentary Workshop
- 14:00 - Environmental Documentary
- 16:30 - Social Impact Documentary
- 19:00 - Feature Documentary Premiere
- 21:30 - Panel: Future of Documentary
Friday, June 19
Youth & Innovation
- 10:00 - Young Filmmakers Breakfast
- 14:00 - Student Film Showcase
- 16:30 - VR/AR Experience
- 19:00 - Innovation in Cinema
- 21:30 - Late Night Experimental
Saturday, June 20
International Gala
- 14:00 - Final Competition Screenings
- 16:30 - Industry Panel Discussion
- 18:00 - Pre-Gala Reception
- 19:30 - Gala Screening
- 22:00 - Gala Dinner
Sunday, June 21
Awards Day
- 11:00 - Jury Deliberation (Closed)
- 14:00 - Audience Choice Screening
- 16:30 - Special Recognition Ceremony
- 19:00 - Awards Ceremony
- 21:30 - Winners' Celebration
Monday, June 22
Closing Day
- 14:00 - Best of Festival Screening
- 16:30 - Closing Film
- 18:30 - Closing Ceremony
- 20:00 - Farewell Reception
Special Events
Masterclasses & Workshops
- Documentary Filmmaking Workshop
- Cinematography Masterclass
- Screenwriting for International Markets
- Film Financing and Distribution
- VR/AR in Cinema Workshop
Industry Events
- Co-production Market
- Industry Networking Breakfast
- Distribution & Sales Meetings
- Press Conferences
- One-on-One Producer Sessions
Cultural Program
- Photography Exhibition
- Film Music Concert
- German Cinema Retrospective
- Architecture of Cinema Tour
- Children's Film Workshop
Ticketing Information
How to Attend
Festival passes and individual screening tickets will be available starting March 1, 2026. Priority booking for industry professionals and press begins February 15.
Pass Options
- Full Festival Pass - €120 (All screenings & events)
- Competition Pass - €80 (Competition films only)
- Weekend Pass - €50 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Student Pass - €40 (With valid student ID)
- Industry Pass - €200 (All access + networking)
Individual Tickets
- Regular Screening - €12
- Premiere Screening - €18
- Documentary Block - €10
- Short Film Program - €8
- Special Events - €15-25