IFFR - International Film Festival Rotterdam

Name: IFFR - International Film Festival Rotterdam
Start: 2027-01-28T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-02-07T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Rotterdam

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 · 10:00 — Sun, 7 Feb 23:00

Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam · € 11

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IFFR - International Film Festival Rotterdam — Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) runs from 28 January to 7 February 2027. Over ten days, hundreds of films are screened across cinemas throughout the city, with a programme focused on independent and arthouse cinema.

Beyond film screenings, the festival features masterclasses and debates where visitors can meet filmmakers and critics.

About the festival: IFFR - International Film Festival Rotterdam

56e

Edition

1972

Founded

286.000+

Visitors (2026)

Good to know

28 January to 7 February 2027 (11 days)
Festival hub: de Doelen, Kruisplein 40, Rotterdam
Screenings spread across approximately twelve venues in the city (including Pathé Schouwburgplein, Theater Rotterdam, Cinerama, LantarenVenster, Oude Luxor)
Tickets exclusively online via iffr.com; ticket sales typically open in mid-January
Ticket prices 2026 for reference: feature film € 13.50 / short films € 9.50 / students and under 23 years € 8.50 and € 5.50 respectively - comparable rates expected for 2027
Accessible to everyone - no festival accreditation needed to purchase tickets
Program and website fully available in English
Most venues are wheelchair accessible; Cinerama is an exception

What's new

2026-03
IFFR has officially confirmed the dates of the 56th edition on iffr.com: January 28 through February 7, 2027.
2026-05
The call for entry for IFFR 2027 is open; submissions for feature films and short films are accepted until September 15, 2026.

IFFR - International Film Festival Rotterdam

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