Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for nonfiction projects.

For its 33rd edition, 10–15 June 2026, the festival invites audiences to reflect on Realities in Motion with over 104 films from around the world and additional storytelling events. The six-day festival aims to explore the possibilities within our world’s uncertainty and continual transformation, while fostering inspiration and collective thinking. The productions include documentary features, shorts, docuseries, podcast live events, immersive and extended-reality exhibitions, workshops, and talks.

This year’s special programme introduces GEN DocFest–a strand packed with events for children, families and young people. The film programme is divided into seven strands: Rhythms, Rebellions, People & Community, Memories, Journeys, Debates, and Short Films.

Don’t miss the free Alternate Realities programme at Site Gallery, audio documentaries at Podcast Stories, the Participation and Engagement Programme, plus talks with special guests.

You can find accessibility details, including BSL interpretation, relaxed screenings, live captioning, descriptive subtitles and audio descriptions, here. For enquiries, contact the Box Office team on boxoffice@sheffdocfest.com or call 0330 122 8870 during the festival.

Written by Rae de Soleil.