RIGA IFF 2026

RIGA IFF returns for its 13th edition with nearly 100 films spanning contemporary auteur cinema, Nordic and German-language selections, Latvian premieres, short-film competitions, Baltic music videos and family screenings.

Splendid Palace is the festival’s main venue, with additional Riga screenings at Forum Cinemas and the National Library of Latvia. Individual screenings have their own times, language information and accessibility details, so use the official calendar when planning your visit.

Selected RIGA IFF events on Expats Latvia: Lewerentz Divine Darkness + Q&A, Short Film National Competition, Baltic Music Video Competition, and RIGA IFF Awards 2026.

🎟 Regular screenings: €8 to €9; discounted tickets: €7 to €8; KIDS’ REEL: €6; family ticket: €20; four-ticket pack: €30; Festival Pass: €120
🌐 Official programme and screening calendar
🎟 Tickets and passes

📅 October 15 to 25, 2026
📍 Main venue: Kino Splendid Palace, Elizabetes iela 61, Riga; additional screenings at other Riga venues