Why it is worth attending
Tribeca Festival grew from a film event founded in the aftermath of the September 2001 attacks into a broad celebration of screen culture and storytelling. Its program now spans feature films, documentaries, shorts, television, games, audio work, talks and digital formats, with premieres joined by conversations involving artists and industry figures.
What to expect
The festival retains a strong relationship with Lower Manhattan even as its venues and program reach beyond Tribeca itself. Cinemas, performance spaces and event halls give each strand a different scale, from intimate filmmaker discussions to high-profile premieres. Public and industry audiences share a program that mixes established names with emerging creators.
Before you go
The 2026 edition, scheduled for 3–14 June, marks the festival's twenty-fifth year. Its range illustrates how the meaning of a film festival has expanded: cinema remains central, but interactive work, television, audio and creator-led digital storytelling now sit within the same New York cultural platform.
