IndieLisboa kicks off today with an opening screening at Cinema São Jorge
The Loneliest Man In Town is the opening film of the 23rd edition of IndieLisboa. The screening takes place at Cinema São Jorge at 7 p.m., and tickets are still available. The first day of the festival also features screenings from IndieJúnior, the Mockumentary Retrospective, the International Competition, Smart 7, and other sections. One of […]
IndieDate: movie, quiz, and party
Whether it’s for a romantic date or a movie-loving friendship, IndieDate is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to make new connections during the festival. This year, the event takes place on May 2 at 9:30 p.m. at Cinema Ideal, featuring a screening of Erupcja by Pete Ohs. A feature film about love and volcanic […]
CineClube: Six IndieLisboa Screenings for Students
CineClube is an educational project that reflects IndieLisboa’s commitment to the development of young adults. This edition features six screenings designed for secondary, vocational, and higher education students. The selection includes films from the festival’s program that resonate with the student experience. Following each session, there will be discussions with professionals involved in the films. […]
Tickets for IndieLisboa 2026 go on sale April 16
Ticket sales for the 23rd edition of IndieLisboa begin on April 16. You can now view the screening schedules here. This year, the festival runs from April 30 to May 10.
IndieLisboa 2026 Partners
Who Makes It All Possible IndieLisboa celebrates cinema with the support of partners who believe in culture as a driver of change and a source of inspiration. In 2026, the festival will once again receive support from BPI | Fundação “la Caixa” for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to an accessible, inclusive, and […]
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of IndieLisboa 2026
After all, what do we have left besides records and books? What remains beyond the debris of the people we have been and wanted to be? The Loneliest Man in Town, by Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel, is the film chosen for the Opening Session of IndieLisboa 2026, which will take place at Cinema São […]
IndieLisboa 2026: Full Program
The 23rd edition of IndieLisboa has been fully unveiled, featuring a program of 241 films, including both short and feature-length films. International Competition Many of the films in the International Competition explore unresolved family traumas or deadlocks in intimacy. These feature and short films transcend the boundaries of genre, form, and geography. In 2026, this […]
IndieFun: dates, chills, cool water, and danceable beats
IndieByNight – An extension of IndieMusic The IndieMusic section sets the tone for IndieLisboa’s parties and celebrations. On May 1, at Damas, following the screening of Francisca Marvão’s film Quem Tem Medo de Zurita de Oliveira?, we’ll celebrate the legacy of this pioneer of Portuguese rock with a concert featuring various performances, to be announced […]
Here are the projects selected by the Portuguese Film Fund
The Portuguese Film Fund is an initiative by IndieLisboa aimed at supporting the post-production of Portuguese films, serving as a complementary tool to encourage national filmmaking. The 12 selected projects will be presented to an international jury during IndieLisboa 2026. Discover this edition’s projects:
IndieJunior: a place for sharing, leisure, and connection
IndieJúnior is the IndieLisboa section for children, schools, and families, where cinema is discovered as a space for sharing, leisure, and connection, nurturing audiences from 6 months to 15 years old. The program, organized by age groups, combines films and themes that stimulate imagination, empathy, and critical thinking, offering shared experiences with adults, and activities […]