You don't have to go all the way to Cannes to discover a multitude of festival films. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, film festivals are held throughout the year to introduce you to cinema classics, new releases, documentaries, feature films, shorts, animated films, music videos...
Whether they're themed, country-focused, genre-focused, sport-focused or other, there are plenty of feature-length and short films to discover. What's more, most of the cinemas where these festivals take place accept Cinepass and UGC Unlimited subscriptions!
In short, there's something for everyone. To help you find your way around, here's a guide to film festivals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Enjoy your films!
- List updated regularly -
Santa Claus is coming to UGC for the 2025 holiday season.
Le Père Noël fait son cinéma returns to UGC cinemas from December 6 to 21, 2025, with three previews and two classics for the whole family. [Read more]
Télérama Cinema Festival 2026: 23 films to discover across more than 500 theaters in France
The Télérama Film Festival makes its return from January 21 to 27, 2026, offering audiences a selection of 23 movies, including several premieres, showcased across more than 500 cinemas—all for just 4 euros a ticket. [Read more]
Les Mycéliades 2025: the science fiction festival in movie theaters and media libraries
Come and discover a world apart at several cinemas and media libraries in Île-de-France during the Mycéliades science fiction festival, from January 31 to February 15, 2026, on the theme of resilience. [Read more]
And to discover more great films, we invite you to read or reread our other cinema guides.
Which film to see today? Our screening ideas
films to be seen today in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Comedies, thrillers, animated films, horror... Discover the latest cinema releases classified by genre to find the film that's right for you. [Read more]
Which film to see today? Our screening ideas
Cinema releases: films to see in cinemas sorted by genre
