Written by HK Cheapo
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) is one of the biggest and most respected film festivals in Asia, and a popular event in Hong Kong’s cultural calendar.
What happens?
Born out of a desire to promote Hong Kong and Asian films to the international community, the annual event is Hong Kong’s longest running film festival.
Every year the HKIFF secures an impressive lineup of new and noteworthy films, many of which have won acclaim both in their homeland and abroad.
Schedule 2026
This year marks the 50th year of the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF).
Tickets 2026
Tickets prices vary depending on the film.
Snap up some weekday matinee tickets for the low price of HK$55.00.
Full-time students and seniors pay HK$20.00 and there are also discounted ticket packages available depending on how many tickets you buy. Sold-out screenings do have a limited number of stand-by tickets on sale 30 minutes prior to the film time.
Tickets are sold online and on the door, however, some venues like M+ Cinema only have online tickets available and others may limit the time you can purchase in-person.
How to get there
The films are shown at venues across Hong Kong, including Emperor Cinemas in both Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, PREMIERE Elements in Kowloon, and Hong Kong Arts Centre Louis Koo Cinema in Wan Chai.