Everything you need to know about Glasgow Film Festival 2026 - What to watch and who will be appearing

The 22nd edition of Scotland’s largest film festival will showcase 126 films from 44 countries, with 16 World, European, and International premieres, 68 UK premieres and 18 Scottish premieres taking place between 25 February and 8 March.

Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) has announced the full programme for its 22nd edition, with GFF26 running from 25 February until 8 March. The festival will host 126 films across 12 days, including 16 World, European and International premieres, 68 UK premieres, and 18 Scottish premieres, with titles from 44 countries and six continents.

What to Watch

It is set to be another bumper year for films at the Glasgow Film Festival. Opening the festival is the UK premiere of BAFTA-winner Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street. The Emma Thompson executive produced film tells the story of the Pollokshields community’s act of rebellion against a Home Office dawn raid.

Eddie Marsan and Éanna Hardwicke star in crime thriller No Ordinary Heist, as two bank employees who are forced to help commit a robbery to protect their families, inspired by the true story of one of the UK’s largest cash thefts.

Closing the festival on 8 March is the UK premiere of James McAvoy’s directorial debut, California Schemin', based on the true story of Scottish rap duo Silibil N’ Brains, a.k.a. Gavin Bain (Séamus McLean Ross) and Billy Boyd (Samuel Bottomley).

Who Will Be There

James McAvoy and the California Schemin’ cast, including stars Séamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley and Lucy Halliday will close the festival on 8 March as part of the GFF Closing Gala.

Throughout the festival you can catch a number of Q&As. Think of England director Richard Hawkins, plus cast members Ronni Ancona, Natalie Quarry, Jack Bandeira, and Ollie Madigan will appear after a screening on Friday, 6 March.

Where to Watch

Glasgow Film Festival will predominantly take place at the Glasgow Film Theatre on Rose Street, with all the premieres and red carpet screenings taking place at the iconic theatre. But you’ll be able to head along to Berlinky’s on Sauchiehall Street for a packed live entertainment programme, including festival favourite GFF Film Quiz, and our ever-popular GFF Movie Karaoke.

You can also catch screenings at ODEON Luxe Glasgow Quay as well as special events across the city at Glasgow University Union, Glasgow Women’s Library, and the Pyramid at Anderston.

You can find the full programme and buy tickets at the Glasgow Film Theatre website.