Event Detail
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2026
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About this event
Iris celebrates its twentieth edition with seven days of LGBTQ+ films, filmmakers, talks, industry sessions and parties at Cineworld Cardiff, Chapter and partner venues, plus a UK online programme.
Practical details
Address: Cineworld Cardiff, Chapter and partner venues, Cardiff, Wales
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/cardiff/events/iris-prize-lgbtq-film-festival-2026--729
Event intelligence
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Entry wait
Pass collection, premieres and parties can queue; book screenings and access services before arrival.
Best arrival time
Plan by thematic day and reserve high-demand screenings; 16 October centres Best British work.
Attendee mix
LGBTQ filmmakers and audiences, industry delegates, students, international guests and local community.
Dress code in practice
Cinema casual by day; opening, awards and parties lean celebratory smart-casual.
Host and security inclusion
Iris is an LGBTQ+ film organisation with captioned and BSL-interpreted accessible screenings in the 2026 programme.
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Use related city routes to keep momentum if plans shift, queues grow, or you want a stronger post-event sequence.