LGBTQ+ · Film festival · New York, New York
NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
NewFest is New York's LGBTQ+ film festival, presented by the nonprofit of the same name, which has showcased LGBTQ+ film since 1988. The 38th edition in October 2026 includes opening and closing night films with parties, centerpiece screenings and a virtual pass for select films.
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.
NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival has included film screenings, opening and closing night parties, centerpiece films, virtual screenings and industry and filmmaker day.
NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival was first held in 1988. It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 15-25, 2026.
- Film screenings
- Opening and closing night parties
- Centerpiece films
- Virtual screenings
- Industry and filmmaker day
Where it happens
NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival is held at Multiple venues in New York, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.















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Questions about NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
- When is NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 15-25, 2026.
- Where is NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival held?
- NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival takes place at Multiple venues in New York, New York.
- Is NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival?
- Events have included: film screenings, opening and closing night parties, centerpiece films, virtual screenings, industry and filmmaker day.
- Who organizes NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival?
- NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival is organized by NewFest. Their official site is newfest.org/festival-2026.
- What other cultural festivals are near New York?
- The closest others on this calendar are African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) in New York, NY (same city); Asian American International Film Festival in New York, NY (same city); Criminal Queerness Festival in New York, NY (same city).
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