Key dates

 

The journey to Sheffield DocFest 2026 is officially underway! Take a look at the key dates to mark in your calendar. 

 

Entries

Film Entries

  • Early Deadline: 21 November 2025
  • Standard Deadline: 30 January 2026
  • Late Deadline: 20 February 2026 

MeetMarket

  • 5 November 2025 - 28 January 2026

Festival Passes 

DocLovers and Public Tickets

  • Lightning DocLovers on sale: December 2025 - January 2026
  • DocLovers on sale: February 2026 - June 2026
  • Public tickets on sale: Late April 2026 - 15 June 2026

Programme launch

  • Public Programme Launch: Late April 2026
  • Industry Programme Launch: Early May 2026

Festival dates

  • 2026 Festival: 10 - 15 June 2026
  • MeetMarket: 11 - 12 June 2026
  • Marketplace Activities: 10 - 13 June 2026
  • Awards Ceremony: 14 June 2026
  • Best of the Fest Screenings: 15 June 2026

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