Film Festival
NewFest: The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
New York City, New YorkOctober 15-27, 2026
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About this event
NewFest 38, New York's LGBTQ+ Film Festival and largest in the United States. 13-day celebration featuring 130+ films including narratives, documentaries, shorts programs, and special events throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Premieres, panels, parties, and year-round programming. Historic festival that premiered Paris Is Burning and continues to elevate LGBTQ+ voices. Venues include SVA Theatre, BAM, Nitehawk, and LGBT Community Center.
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