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.

Subscription

Look back, to revisit and discover - not just the icons of queer cinema but the lesser-known treasures.

View all

Rentals

Landmark portraits of LGBTQIA+ life alongside the next generation of gay classics.

View all

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.