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 -
Stanley Kubrick Retrospective: Screenings at the Heart of a Historic Cinema in the Paris Region
Immerse yourself in the unique world of legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick during an exceptional retrospective at the Royal Palace Cinema in Nogent-sur-Marne from March 13 to 29, 2026. Experience a complete journey through cinema history with 13 of his most iconic films, screened in original version with French subtitles, all set within a historic venue dedicated to the seventh art in Île-de-France. [Read more]
Overview of Maghreb and Middle Eastern Cinemas 2026: The Festival in Île-de-France and Paris
The 21st edition of the Panorama of Maghreb and Middle Eastern Cinemas will take place from March 25 to April 12, 2026, in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore a curated selection of films from North Africa and the Middle East—whether fiction or documentaries, new releases or classics—and to meet the directors and actors behind these works! [Read more]
Dolcevita on the Seine: the schedule for the open-air Italian film festival at the Arènes de Lutèce
La Dolcevita on the Seine is back from July 2 to 6, 2026, bringing a taste of Italy to Paris. For five days, enjoy film screenings and free activities at the Arènes de Lutèce! [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
