Sheffield DocFest 2026
The UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects.
Championing the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each year, the 33rd edition of Docfest returns 10 - 15 June 2026.
Expect another extensive programme of 100+ film screenings, including World and European premieres, Q&As, podcasts, industry events, exhibitions, immersive installations and inspiring talks with famous names.
The full festival programme will be announced in the spring.
For more info and festival passes head to: sheffdocfest.com
Additional Information
The festival looks to question the boundaries of documentary through a programme that challenges trends, brings diversity and enriches debate, and invites audiences to engage with experiences and stories from different parts of the world.
Part industry event, DocFest also offers filmmakers a place for inspiration, debate and challenge, and a relevant international platform to launch their work.
In addition to film screenings and industry events, Alternate Realities is DocFest's programme for exhibiting and showcasing innovative non-fiction and immersive documentary in all forms.
The programme presents the bravest most intriguing developments in non-fiction by artists, technologists and documentarians, in a number of exhibition spaces in the city centre.
