Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces 2027 Dates (Exclusive)

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced the dates for its 80th edition, to run from August 12 to 18, 2027. Supported by Screen Scotland, the milestone edition honors the festival's long history while building on the success of its revived format, launched in 2024 under the leadership of PaulO and the festival's director.

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced the date of its 80th edition, which is scheduled to be held from August 12 to 18, 2027.

Supported by Screen Scotland, this edition celebrates the festival's long history while building on the success of its revived iteration, launched in 2024 under the leadership of CEO and festival director Paul Reid and festival producer Emma Boa. Shipments will begin in January 2027. RELATED STORIES Richard Linklater Says 'Merrily We Roll Along' Will Resume Filming In 'A Few Months', Gives 'Progress Report' On 20-Year Production: 'See You in 2040'

The 2026 edition had a program of 60 percent world premieres, played in four theaters across the city, with a 35 percent increase in admissions in 2025. DJs by Irvine Welch and Darren Emerson, as well as the inaugural UK Film Conference which included a keynote address from BFI CEO Ben Roberts. Popular in Variety

In 2027, the film festival will also join the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival to celebrate eight decades of creativity and bring audiences together in the Scottish capital.

We are very excited to celebrate our 4th edition as a revamped and revitalized festival in August next year, as well as 80 years of EIFF. "This is an important milestone," Derrid said: "The story of our historic festival and we plan to celebrate this anniversary with an exciting series of films, events and unforgettable moments in our beautiful city."

“World premieres continue to be a huge priority for us as we bring fresh and exciting films to audiences, the industry and the press. We are committed to engaging with the next generation of talent as well as established voices, providing a curated and commercial platform for work to be celebrated and discovered. In the coming months, we will open submissions, continue our close dialogue with the film and cinema industry, and build on the successes of our 2026 edition to make EIFF a place where the future of filmmaking is not just discussed, but actively shaped. Bring it.