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Pick a film. Grab a drink. Meet a filmmaker. Talk about films. Repeat.
From Monday 12 to Sunday 18 October 2026, the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition, bringing some of the best LGBTQ+ filmmakers and storytellers from around the world to Cardiff. Our main festival home is Cineworld Cardiff, with elements of the programme also taking place at Chapter and the University of South Wales.
Many of the filmmakers behind this year’s films will be joining us in Cardiff, so Iris is about much more than watching a film. Stay for a Q&A, hear the stories behind the screen, meet filmmakers and fellow film lovers, and become part of the Iris community. Whether you want to join us for one screening, spend a whole day at Iris or immerse yourself in the entire festival, there are plenty of ways to take part.
The Iris Prize Box Office is available online 24/7.
Members’ Box Office opens on Thursday 3 September | Individual tickets go on general sale Monday 7 September.
https://irisprize2026.eventive.org
Booking online is the quickest and easiest way to secure your tickets.
From Monday 7 September to Friday 9 October, our telephone Box Office will be open Monday–Friday, 11am–2pm.
Call 029 2268 0339 to speak to one of our friendly team.
From the afternoon of Monday 12 October, you’ll find the Iris Box Office on Level 4 at Cineworld Cardiff. The desk will open 30 minutes before the first film of the day and remain open until the final screening.
You can also purchase festival tickets and passes from the Iris Prize pop-up at St David’s Dewi Sant from Tuesday 8 September.
We are cashless, so payments must be made by card or contactless.
Prefer to pick and choose? Individual tickets are available for screenings and events throughout the week.
A £1 discount per ticket is available as a concessionary rate for unwaged people and senior citizens, excluding Talks.
Got a Cineworld Unlimited Card? You can enjoy free tickets to Iris Prize screenings at Cineworld Cardiff.
We have reserved an allocation of seats for Unlimited Card holders for each eligible screening, but availability is limited, so we recommend booking early. A valid Unlimited Card will be required. Book your Iris tickets through our Box Office: https://irisprize2026.eventive.org
We want Iris to be as welcoming and accessible as possible. Hynt and CEA Cards are accepted, with cardholders able to book a free companion ticket.
We also have accessible screenings across the festival programme, including selected screenings with captions and BSL interpretation.
Want the full Iris20 experience? This is the one.
Your Full Festival Pass includes:
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October
Make a weekend of Iris20 with access to:
Join filmmakers and industry professionals for Iris Industry Day on Thursday 15 October.
Your pass includes:
Spend the whole day with Iris and enjoy all film screenings taking place that day.
The Friday Pass also includes the Best British Celebratory Lunch and Best British Awards.
The Sunday Pass includes the Iris Prize Winner Announcement.
Access to all Iris Online content.
Watch Iris Online: https://watch.eventive.org/irisprize2026
