CLEVELAND EVENT GUIDE
Cleveland International Film Festival
April 9–18, 2026The Cleveland International Film Festival brings independent features, documentaries, shorts and filmmaker conversations to screens across Cleveland. Its milestone 50th edition ran April 9–18, 2026, with Playhouse Square as a central hub.
THE CLEVELAND BORICUA BRIEF
What to expect
A festival day can include one film or a carefully scheduled series of screenings. Venues, runtimes, accessibility options and filmmaker appearances vary, and popular programs may sell out before the festival begins.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Plan your visit
- Date
- April 9–18, 2026
- Venue
- Playhouse Square and participating Cleveland cinemas
- Address
- 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115, plus satellite venues
- Admission
- Individual tickets, memberships and passes vary by program
- Best for
- Independent film, documentaries and thoughtful conversation
LOCAL PLANNING NOTE
Make the visit work
The 2026 festival has concluded. Use the official program for year-round events and future festival announcements, and leave travel time when moving between satellite theaters.
