Advance tickets for the Closing Night Gala of the 2026 BFI London Film Festival are now available ahead of public sale.
Join us on Sunday 18 October at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall for the UK premiere of Jesse Eisenberg’s The Debut, with members of the ensemble cast expected to attend.
Fundraising tickets are £250 and by buying a ticket, you can walk the red carpet, be among the first to see this eagerly anticipated film, and support the BFI’s work as a charity.
In The Debut, a shy woman is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical. Under the spell of its strong-willed and enigmatic director, she loses herself in the role and the high-stakes world of community theatre. The film features an acclaimed ensemble cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu, Bernadette Peters, Colton Ryan, Lilli Cooper, Maulik Pancholy and Bonnie Milligan.
You’re doing more than buying a ticket, you’re supporting the next generation of UK filmmakers. Thank you.
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How to book
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More information
BFI London Film Festival ticket prices for galas start from £10 (£6 for 25 & Under).
The full festival programme will be revealed on Wednesday 2 September, with tickets on general sale from Tuesday 17 September (BFI Members book early).
- Closing Night fundraising tickets cost £250, with limited availability
- Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Sunday 18 October 2026
- Ticket does not include access to any pre- or post-screening events
- All proceeds support the BFI, registered charity 287780
Terms and conditions
- Tickets are limited to 4 per person
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
- Tickets do not include access to any red carpet photography
- By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to follow the rules set out in our Customer Charter