International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary

Name: International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary
Start: 2026-07-03
End: 2026-07-03
Location: Karlovy Vary

took place · 3 Jul 2026

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International film festival featuring Hollywood stars, including Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg. A week of cinema in Karlovy Vary.

About the festival: International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary

60.

year

1946

year of foundation

200+

films in the program

Dates: July 3-11, 2026 (9 days)
Ticket for a single screening: 140 CZK
Festival Pass (1/3/5/9 days) - available on-site at festival box offices; full festival costs 2,190 CZK
Festival Pass+ (digital, entire festival): 2,990 CZK - allows you to reserve films online before arrival
Pre-sale of individual tickets starts on Thursday, July 2 at 9:00 AM (online and at box offices)
Main venue: Hotel Thermal; screenings also at Grandhotel Pupp, Municipal Theatre, Drahomíře, Husovce and other halls
Tickets can be purchased one day in advance - for the given day and the following day (reservation in the app from 7:00 AM, box offices from 8:00 AM)
Discounts for students (ISIC), seniors 65+ and ZTP card holders

2026-06
Actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg will receive the President's Award of the festival at the 60th KVIFF.
2026-06
The main competition of the 60th festival will present 12 world premieres.
2026-06
The festival now offers digital passes Festival Pass+ and Festival Pass+ Smart with the option to book films online before arriving in Karlovy Vary.