BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
Join us from home for the 40th edition of BFI Flare from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 29 March, celebrating the best new LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world. From curated collections to short documentary specials, as well as the return of Five Films for Freedom, take part in the Festival from anywhere in the UK.
Five Films for Freedom
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Look back, to revisit and discover - not just the icons of queer cinema but the lesser-known treasures.
Rentals
Landmark portraits of LGBTQIA+ life alongside the next generation of gay classics.
Free
Interviews from past BFI Flare events, featuring filmmakers from across the world.
BFI Flare collections
Tickets now on general sale
BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
The 40th anniversary edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival will run from 18 to 29 March 2026 at BFI Southbank.