The 73rd Sydney Film Festival will take place this coming June, following a record box-office year in 2025.
Sydney Film Festival will bring another 12 days and nights of premieres, featuring the best in global cinema on Sydney’s silver screens. It’ll bring together world premieres, Australian exclusives and headline red carpet events across Sydney. Filmmakers and audiences will come together for the ultimate celebration of cinema.
“As we prepare for the 73rd Sydney Film Festival, we remain committed to championing filmmakers with a distinct voice and a strong point of view,” Sydney Film Festival Director, Nashen Moodley says. “Each year we look for work that reflects the urgency and complexity of the times, and that reminds us why cinema matters on the big screen. We look forward to bringing together audiences and filmmakers for Sydney’s largest celebration of film.”
Beyond screenings, audiences will also take part in filmmaker Q&As, industry talks, public programmes, themed parties and special events. First titles will be announced in April.
Sydney Film Festival is on at venues including State Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Event Cinemas George Street, State Library of NSW, Dendy Cinemas Newtown, The Ritz Randwick, Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace Cremorne, Palace Cinemas Central and Norton Street, the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Town Hall, and more, including SFFTV in Martin Place.
Sydney Film Festival 2026 is on from 3-14 June.
