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Byron Bay International Film Festival

Byron Bay International Film Festival

This year marks the twentieth edition of the Byron Bay International Film Festival, delivering ten days of exceptional cinema, creativity and connection across Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers. The festival brings acclaimed filmmakers, emerging Australian talent and audiences together in some of the region's most distinctive venues. Screenings and events take place at Palace Cinemas Byron Bay, Brunswick Picture House, Stone and Wood Brewery, the Drill Hall Theatre in Mullumbimby and other locations across the Northern Rivers. Each venue offers a different way to experience the region. Visitors can watch exceptional films, meet filmmakers and share conversations with the local creative community. They can also discover the beaches, villages, restaurants, breweries and cultural spaces that make the Northern Rivers unique. The program spans compelling dramas, powerful documentaries, surf films, music videos, animation and bold new voices in cinema. Red carpet events, filmmaker conversations, industry gatherings and special anniversary experiences bring audiences closer to the people and stories behind the screen. For twenty years, the Byron Bay International Film Festival has championed independent storytelling and created memorable shared experiences. Its anniversary edition celebrates that legacy while looking towards the next generation of Australian and international filmmakers. The Byron Bay International Film Festival is an invitation to experience remarkable cinema, connect with locals and discover the Northern Rivers through film.
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A packed audience enjoys a surf film in the cinema
A scene of a crowd of people watching a screen in a beer brewery
A woman and a man dressed in Aquarius Festival theme are standing in front of the media wall
A stylish man and woman stand in front of the media wall at the red carpet opening of the festival.
5 colourful people including Australian acting legend Jack Thompson have their photo taken
A woman and a man are bathed in sunlight as they enjoy a drink on the Hotel Marvell Rooftop Bar
A man and his 2 women friends look very glamourous as they enjoy a drink at the Opening Night
A blonde guitarist is performing - we see his profile as he sings into a microphone
When
16 October, 2026
Venue
Byron Bay International Film Festival
Contact
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Location and DirectionsVarious Venues - across the region Byron Bay New South Wales Australia
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Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Dates
  • Friday 16 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 17 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 18 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 19 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 20 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 21 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 22 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 23 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 25 October, 202618:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 22 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 23 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 24 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Monday 25 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 26 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 27 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 28 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Friday 29 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 30 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 31 October, 2027 - Confirmed Event

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