Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s leading documentary festival, will be taking over the city between 10 - 15 June 2026, as we play host to daily film premieres and events celebrating all things documentary.
From feature films, shorts and television episodes to podcasts and immersive exhibitions, the festival brings the brightest and best in documentary storytelling to our vibrant city each June. Find inspiration and innovation from the world’s biggest broadcasters and pioneering filmmakers, with first-looks from major upcoming docuseries, podcast live events and much more.
Our full Public Programme is now live. Click below to explore the full programme.
If you are looking for information about our Industry Programme, which was announced on 6 May, click the button below.
Plan Your Visit
For in depth-information about festival accommodation, travelling by train to the festival, and top tips about all things Sheffield, visit our brand new partner page on the Welcome to Sheffield website.
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Tickets can be bought online from this website or the Sheffield DocFest app by clicking the 'BOOK TICKETS' button on event pages or the schedule. You will be asked to log in or create an account with our ticketing partner, Eventive, during the checkout process.
Yes, tickets can be bought in person in advance of the festival at the Showroom Cinema, and during the festival at venues that are hosting events.
The festival box office at the Showroom will operate 12pm-6pm Monday to Friday from 1 June.
During the festival the following venues will operate a box office on the days they have events: Showroom Cinema, The Light Cinema, Curzon Cinema, Montgomery Theatre, Crucible Theatre.
For opening times, venue addresses and all Box Office information please go to https://www.sheffdocfest.com/box-office-booking-information
You can speak to our Box Office team for help with tickets, passes and general festival information, either in person during the festival or on email boxoffice@sheffdocfest.com, or phone 0330 122 8870 (lines are open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 7pm every day during the festival).
If you are an Industry Pass Holder you can also visit the Industry Delegate Centre at The Workstation for assistance, open 9am-7pm daily throughout the festival
No. Industry Pass Holders have a different pass which gives them access to Industry only events as well as everything available to the general public.
DocLover ticket bundles are redeemable against most film screenings in our public programme. If tickets are not available the event may be sold out, or you could be trying to select a ticket for an event that is not available to DocLover's such as a Talk, Event or Industry Session.
Wheelchair spaces/tickets can be selected during checkout when booking public tickets to an event. Industry Pass Holders should contact boxoffice@sheffdocfest.com.
Yes! please contact our Box Office team to arrange this.
Email: boxoffice@sheffdocfest.com
Phone: 0330 122 8870 (lines are open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 7pm every day during the festival).
Yes, a number of events include things like BSL interpretation, live captions and descriptive subtitles. For full details please visit our accessibility page: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/accessibility
Yes. In the Sheffield DocFest app or ticketing environment you can star events within the schedule and then filter by 'only show starred events' to create your own schedule. To use the ticketing environment click the "Tickets" button at the top of website pages.
Yes, tickets for the Opening Night Public Premiere at the Showroom Cinema are available to buy or can be selected with a DocLover ticket bundle. Please note that the Opening Night at Lyceum is an Industry-only event.
No - our streaming platform, DocPlayer, is only available to Industry Pass Holders.
Yes. This year, we have launched our brand new GEN DocFest strand, featuring a range of events catered to children, families and young people. Please visit our Explore the Programme page to find out more.
Click here to visit our partner site Welcome to Sheffield, where you can find lots of useful information for your visit.
Yes, Films will be presented as Unclassified 18+ unless they have received a lower age rating by the BBFC or local authority. Talks are 16+ unless otherwise stated.
