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Glasgow Film Festival 'here to stay' as 2026 line-up revealed

The 22nd Glasgow Film Festival will showcase 126 films from 44 countries, featuring 16 world premieres and opening and closing with films shot in Glasgow.

  • On February 25, Glasgow Film Festival opens its 22nd edition, running until March 8, 2026, with Felipe Bustos Sierra’s Everybody to Kenmure Street and James McAvoy’s California Schemin' closing the event.
  • Paul Gallagher, Head of Programme at Glasgow Film Festival, is staging his first edition after Allison Gardner retired and worked with Chris Kumar and advisors to assemble the event in months.
  • The festival's schedule features 126 films from 44 countries over 12 days, including 16 world, European, and international premieres, 68 UK premieres, 18 Scottish premieres, 50 foreign-language films, 44 languages, a 10-strong Audience Award shortlist and 42 first- or second-feature titles.
  • Tickets for the full programme go on sale to cine card holders from 10am on January 23, with general sale starting January 26; screenings expand to ODEON Luxe Glasgow Quay and tickets are available via Glasgow Film Theatre box office.
  • The programme's star power includes Angelina Jolie and Jude Law, with retrospectives like Marilyn Monroe and organisers saying GFF is `here to stay` despite GFT financial pressures including 200% utility bill rises.
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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