Fête du Cinéma 2026

Fête du Cinéma 2026 runs from Sunday 28 June to Wednesday 1 July 2026, four consecutive days of discounted cinema across France.

Tickets cost €5 per screening at all participating cinemas for the full four-day period. The flat €5 rate applies to every film currently showing, new releases, art-house, and special screenings alike. No coupon, loyalty card, or special pass is required; simply pay at the box office or book online through the cinema's site.

The Fête du Cinéma is France's national cinema celebration, held every year in late June. For four days, participating cinemas across France offer tickets at a flat discounted rate, €5 in 2026, for all films on their programme. It is organised by the Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français (FNCF) and has taken place every year since 1985, making it one of Europe's longest-running annual cinema events.

The majority of commercial and independent cinemas in France take part, including major chains such as UGC, Pathé-Gaumont, MK2, Megarama, and CGR, as well as thousands of smaller independent venues. In total, several thousand cinema screens across the country join the event. Use the Allociné website or your local cinema's booking page to confirm whether a specific screen near you is participating.

Yes, you can attend as many screenings as you like during the four days, each at €5 per ticket. There is no cap on the number of films you see. Many dedicated cinephiles plan full-day marathons, hopping from one screening to the next.

All films currently on the programme at participating cinemas are available at the €5 rate, including the biggest summer blockbusters in release, the latest French and international art-house films, and any special retrospective screenings the cinema has scheduled. The Fête du Cinéma is not limited to a curated selection: if a cinema is showing it during the four days, it qualifies.

Booking in advance is strongly recommended for popular screenings, especially on the weekend and for high-demand films. The €5 ticket price draws large crowds, and seats for blockbusters can sell out quickly online. Most cinema chains allow online booking at the discounted rate through their own websites.

The Fête du Cinéma was launched in 1985 by the Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français (FNCF). The 2026 edition marks over four decades of the annual celebration, one of the oldest recurring cultural events in France dedicated specifically to cinema.

The Fête du Cinéma is a French event organised by FNCF and tied to participating cinemas in France. The €5 rate is not available at cinemas outside France, though some French-language festivals abroad may run promotional events inspired by the occasion. If you are travelling from outside France, it is an excellent reason to plan a trip to a French cinema town during the final weekend of June.