This year, the LuxFilmFest celebrates its 16th edition – and it has already unveiled the first films on its programme including a little something for everyone: from found footage thrills, hard–hitting documentaries, and zombie comedies featuring drag queens.
If the past few editions are anything to go by, audiences can expect a packed programme when the festival officially launches on 5 May of this year. British actor Tim Roth was the guest of honour in 2025, having starred in Désirée Nosbusch’s drama film Poison alongside Trine Dyrholm. The frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator came to the Grand Duchy to present the film and speak to the press.
The first films on the 2026 programme propose an exciting time for Luxembourg’s movie-lovers, even the most eclectic.
Part of the ‘Out of Competition’ selection includes the frantic and visceral found footage film Barrio Triste, about a gang of youths in 1980s Medellín, Colombia revealing their harsh lives on the streets. Attendees can also look forward to the glitzy–gory Queens of the Dead, taking place at a Brooklyn warehouse party that is suddenly overrun by zombies.
For music lovers, Jonathan Demme’s iconic Stop Making Sense will be hitting the Luxembourgish silver screen too. Considered by many to be the finest concert film ever made, it features footage of American rock band Talking Heads during their 1983 Speaking in Tongues Tour, including all their best songs and performances at the height of the band’s popularity.
Readers may remember the iconic image of the band’s lead singer and guitarist David Byrne performing their hit song Stop Making Sense in an over-sized suit. Notably, LuxFilmFest will be presenting A24’s critically acclaimed remaster of the film, scaled up to 4K resolution with a fresh audio mixing to improve the film’s look and sound.
The past few editions have seen the festival’s scale and scope gradually ramp up. The LuxFilmFest’s ‘Sweet Fifteen’ 15th anniversary edition proved to be a milestone event, attracting 38,000 participants across all activities. This was a 12.5% increase in participation compared to 2024, making LuxFilmFest a rapidly growing member of the European film festival scene.
In 2026, cinema enthusiasts can look forward to eleven days of celebrations at the exhibition and conference space at the Cercle Cité (Ratskeller) as well as cinemas across Luxembourg City.
Ciné Utopia and Kinepolis Kirchberg will once again host many of the festival’s screenings. With the Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg temporarily closed for renovations, some screenings will be hosted at the Théâtre des Capucins.
As has been the case previously, the festival will be partnering with Casino Luxembourg and Neumünster Abbey for parallel events as well, with the abbey hosting the iconic Immersive Pavillion.
Further information on the 2026 edition is forthcoming. Until then, check out Luxembourg City Film Festival’s first film announcements here.
