Tokyo International Film Festival 2026: tickets, dates and venues

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival runs from 26 October to 4 November 2026 across Hibiya, Yurakucho, Marunouchi and Ginza. The programme brings 204 films from 112 countries and regions to central Tokyo, including 35 world premieres. Online ticket sales open on 17 October.

For international residents and visitors, TIFF is one of the easiest ways to see new Japanese and international cinema in Tokyo with a concentrated programme, central venues and public talks. Most screenings are within walking distance of Hibiya and Yurakucho stations, but popular gala and competition titles can sell quickly.

Key dates and ticket rules

• Festival: 26 October–4 November 2026
• Online ticket sales: from 17 October through the official ticket site
• In-person sales: the Yurakucho Station ticket centre opens on 26 October; the festival says cinema box offices will not sell TIFF tickets
• Purchase limit: up to two tickets per title in one order
• Entry: the QR code becomes available 24 hours before the screening
• Payment: accepted credit cards and PayPay are listed by the festival

Use only the official TIFF ticket page and check the screening page before paying. The festival advises buyers to confirm the date, time, venue and film because ordinary ticket changes and refunds are not offered.

How much do tickets cost?

Prices vary by section. The principal 2026 rates published by TIFF are:

• Opening, Centrepiece and Closing films: ¥3,500 for adults and ¥2,700 for students
• Gala Selection: ¥2,700 for adults; ¥2,000 for students in advance; ¥700 for students on the day, subject to availability
• Competition, Asian Future, World Focus and several other main sections: generally ¥2,200 for adults; ¥1,100 for students in advance; ¥700 for students on the day
• Premium box seats at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya: an additional ¥1,000 where available

Some special programmes have different prices, so consult the official price list. Students must show valid identification.

What is showing?

The 2026 line-up spans the International Competition, Asian Future, Gala Selection, World Focus, Nippon Cinema Now, Animation, Women’s Empowerment and Youth sections, alongside restored films, talks and special programmes.

Sukiyaki is the opening film, Godzilla Minus Zero is the Centrepiece selection and Colony closes the festival. TIFF’s full programme announcement says the red carpet will return to Hibiya-Nakadori. The affiliated TIFFCOM content market takes place from 28 to 30 October.

The official full line-up announcement is the best starting point for section details, while individual screening pages should be checked for language and subtitle information. Do not assume every film has English subtitles.

Venues and getting around

Main venues include TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other cinemas and halls around Hibiya, Yurakucho, Marunouchi and Ginza. JR Yurakucho Station and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Station are the most useful transport hubs for many screenings. Allow extra time when moving between venues: “Hibiya area” can still mean a walk through a busy commercial district.

The festival’s venue and access page provides maps and station guidance. Public transport is preferable because parking validation is not provided for festival ticket holders.

Accessibility and cancellations

Wheelchair arrangements depend on the venue and screening. TIFF asks visitors to check the individual cinema information before buying; some venues require advance contact, and Cine Switch Ginza has no designated wheelchair space. If a screening is cancelled or interrupted and then cancelled, the festival will publish refund instructions. A screening that resumes is not normally refundable.

For the latest practical details, see the official ticket FAQ. Information in this guide was checked on 5 October 2026 and may change.

More international events in Tokyo

See Babylon’s ARTE TOKYO 2026 guide and MISHOP WORLD 2026 guide.

Archive venue photograph: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya atrium, photographed 1 June 2018 by Wpcpey, used under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The photograph shows a central festival-area venue, not the 2026 event itself.