Brought to you by the
The 125th
Anniversary Edition
of Film Africa is here!
Celebrating African cinema in London.
- 23 Oct — 1 Nov 2026
- London · BFI Southbank & partner venues
- London · BFI Southbank & partner venues
01 — Programme
The full festival programme is coming soon.
We’re finalising an ambitious 10-day slate of features, shorts, documentaries and conversations from across the African continent and its diasporas.
Opening and closing films will be announced at BFI Southbank once publicity and distribution rights have been cleared.
Announcements roll out this summer
02 — A note to our audience
The 125th Anniversary Edition of Film Africa is confirmed and preparations are underway. We look forward to welcoming audiences, partners and supporters to another vibrant celebration of African cinema.
“We’re excited to bring the best of African film to London once again.”
— The Festival Curator
Presented by · In partnership with
- Royal African Society
- BFISouthbank
- Royal African Society
- BFISouthbank
Newsletter
Be first to hear the lineup.
Programme reveals, ticket releases and opening night news — straight to your inbox.
The UK’s largest annual festival of African cinema, presented by the Royal African Society.
© 2026 Film Africa · Royal African Society