BFI London Film Festival 2022

Key dates

1 September – programme revealed

6 September – priority booking opens for BFI Champions

7 September – priority booking opens for BFI Members

9 September — priority booking opens for AMEX Cardmembers

13 September – booking opens for everyone

5 to 16 October – the festival takes place around the UK

14 to 23 October – the festival continues on BFI Player

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Sam Mendes’ Empire of Light announced as American Express Gala Film at the 66th BFI London Film Festival

European premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to close 66th BFI London Film Festival

World premiere of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical to open 66th BFI London Film Festival

66th BFI London Film Festival announces UK-wide and London venues and programme structure

Press and industry accreditation for the 66th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is now open.

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From talks with Jesse Armstrong and Jane Campion, to discursive events and panels, revist all the talks and events from 2021.