LGBTQ+ · Film festival · Phoenix, Arizona
Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually January
About Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival
A Phoenix film festival of LGBTQ+ features and shorts held over a weekend at the Phoenix Center for the Arts. The 2026 edition opened with a reception and a screening of It's Dorothy!
What to expect
Film festivals like this one screen features, documentaries and shorts by or about the community, often with filmmaker talks and panels after the screenings.
Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival has included film screenings, opening night reception, short film program and filmmaker q&a.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held January 30-31, 2026.
- Film screenings
- Opening night reception
- Short film program
- Filmmaker Q&A
Where it happens
Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival is held at Phoenix Center for the Arts (Third Street Theater) in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of 14 cultural festivals in Arizona on this calendar.
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Questions about Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival
- When is Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held January 30-31, 2026.
- Where is Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival held?
- Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival takes place at Phoenix Center for the Arts (Third Street Theater) in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Is Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival?
- Events have included: film screenings, opening night reception, short film program, filmmaker q&a.
- Who organizes Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival?
- Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival is organized by Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Their official site is desperadofilmfestival.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Phoenix?
- The closest others on this calendar are Arab American Festival in Phoenix, AZ (same city); Arizona Two Spirit Powwow in Phoenix, AZ (same city); Dia de Los Muertos Chamba-a-Ladito Festival in Phoenix, AZ (same city).
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