International Film Festival | Underground Cinema

The 17th Underground Cinema International Film Festival

Welcome to the 17th Underground Cinema International Film Festival

The Underground Cinema International Film Festival brings together some of the most exciting voices in independent cinema. Our 2026 programme features over 100 films from Ireland and across the globe. Stories that surprise, challenge, and captivate.

We invite you to join us in Dun Laoghaire for a weekend that celebrates the power of independent cinema and the filmmakers who make it unforgettable.

Dave Byrne
Festival Director
Underground Cinema

View Full Online Program

You can view the full online program by clicking here.

Full Online Line Up

View Full Live Short Film Program

You can view the full short film program for live screenings here

Short FilmProgram

View Feature Film Program

You can view the full program of feature films that will be screened here

Feature Program

Tickets, Film Programs and How It All Works

Festival Passes

Short Film Pass – Enjoy full access to all our short film programmes across both days of UCIFF.

Ultimate VIP Pass – The complete UCIFF experience! Enjoy all short film programmes, all feature films, plus the Closing Film and Awards Ceremony.

Online Feature Documentary Screenings

This year, our feature-length documentary screenings are available online and completely free to watch in the UCIFF Screening Room. The Screening Room will open from 10am Saturday, August 29th until midnight Sunday, August 30th, so settle in and enjoy the films from wherever you are.

Individual Programs

Prefer to pick and choose? Individual tickets are also available for every screening. Scroll down for full details and ticket options.

Short Pass

VIP Pass