What happens at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival?

Events have included: feature films, short films.

What other cultural festivals are near Chicago?

The closest others on this calendar are 1865 Fest in Chicago, IL (same city); 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow in Chicago, IL (same city); African Festival of the Arts in Chicago, IL (same city).

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LGBTQ+ · Film festival · Chicago, Illinois

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually September

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About Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Chicago's LGBTQ+ film festival, screening feature and short films at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema in Lakeview. The 2026 festival marked 44 years.

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.

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has included feature films and short films.

It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 17-27, 2026.

Feature films
Short films

Where it happens

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is held at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Illinois on this calendar.

Map centered on Chicago. The organizer lists Landmark's Century Centre Cinema.Directions

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Questions about Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

When is Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival 2027?: The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 17-27, 2026.
Where is Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival held?: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival takes place at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival free?: No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
What happens at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival?: Events have included: feature films, short films.
What other cultural festivals are near Chicago?: The closest others on this calendar are 1865 Fest in Chicago, IL (same city); 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow in Chicago, IL (same city); African Festival of the Arts in Chicago, IL (same city).

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