Explore Saturday at Aesthetica Film Festival 2026
We're seeing in the festival weekend with the electric New Music Stage, showcasing 10 breakthrough artists. The winner will be decided by a jury stacked with industry experts, including Universal Music and BBC Introducing! Plus, explore today's roundup of screenings,
Happy Festival Friday: Day 3 of Aesthetica 2026
We've reached the #ASFF2026 midpoint – and there's so much more to come! From inspiring industry masterclasses, VR and Games Labs, to film screenings from around the world, today is a celebration of screen and media. Here's a roundup of
Day Two of Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 is Here!
Day Two is here! A big thank you to those who took part in our opening day events yesterday. We are looking forward to another day of bold masterclasses, the opening of the UNESCO EXPO, film screenings, and networking opportunities
Your Aesthetica Experience Starts Now! 4-8 November
Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 has officially begun! Our 16th anniversary programme is the most expansive yet. Discover new events, industry masterclasses, over 300 screenings and interactive media labs. We are kicking off the festival with a roundup of today's top 10
Aesthetica Film Festival Opens This Week
Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 opens on 4-8 November and there's still time to book your festival passes and join us for the 16th edition of one of the UK's largest celebrations of screen and media! This year’s jam-packed programme features
Comedy, Film, Music: Beyond the Frame at Aesthetica 2026
For 2026, Aesthetica is evolving beyond a traditional film festival model into a wider celebration of screen culture, live performance and storytelling. Beyond the Frame is a season of evening performances at York Theatre Royal, injecting comedy and live performance
Five Games to Play at Aesthetica 2026
Games make storytelling a shared experience. Rather than just receiving a narrative, players enter its worlds, shape its pace and discover meaning through action, exploration and choice. Aesthetica Film Festival’s Games Lab reflects this creative potential, bringing interactive work into
Top 10 Things to Do at Aesthetica Film Festival
From the 4-8 November, York becomes not simply a national meeting point, but a crossroads for film and the broader creative industries as the BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival returns for its 16th edition. Aesthetica has established itself as an important
The Power of the Pause: Visit the Podcast Lounge at Aesthetica Film Festival
Storytelling thrives on possibility. Across film, XR, Games and now podcasting, artists are finding new ways to shape experience, build worlds and bring audiences into closer contact with ideas. Aesthetica Film Festival has expanded its programme in recent years to
Watch the Official Festival Trailer 2026
Today, we’re delighted to launch the Official Trailer for Aesthetica Film Festival 2026, offering a first look at the titles screening across this year’s event, running 4-8 November in York, UK. More than 300 films will play across 15 genres,