Tribeca Festival Returns With Commitment to LGBTQIA Programming
The 2026 Tribeca Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary from June 3 to June 14, 2026, continues its tradition of featuring robust LGBTQIA+ programming.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced its 2026 feature and short film lineup. Taking place June 3–14 in New York City, the Festival will showcase 118 feature films—including a record 103 world premieres—alongside 86 short films.
Founded in the aftermath of September 11 on the belief that storytelling unites communities, Tribeca has grown into a global platform for bold storytelling and emerging voices. This milestone edition reflects that legacy, bringing together acclaimed filmmakers, breakthrough talent, and major cultural figures for a can’t-miss, citywide celebration.
“Tribeca began twenty-five years ago as an act of healing, a mission to reunite our community through the power of storytelling. Today, that purpose feels more urgent than ever. As we navigate an increasingly divided world, the same spirit that rebuilt our city after 9/11 now fuels a new generation of artists and storytellers,” said Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Festival Co-Founder and Co-Chair. “This year’s incredible feature and short film lineup includes stories from filmmakers who make us think, feel, laugh, cry, and ask why. Tribeca remains dedicated to the artists’ voices and diverse perspectives that challenge us to see one another more clearly.”
Feature Film Slate
The 2026 feature film slate balances high-profile premieres with breakout discoveries, reflecting Tribeca’s role as both a launchpad and a showcase. Highlights include performances by Susan Sarandon and Aubrey Plaza in The Accompanist; Katie Holmes, who writes, directs, and stars in Happy Hours with Joshua Jackson; Alicia Vikander and Wagner Moura in The Last Day; Paul Rudd and Jeremy Sisto in Rain Reign; Vera Farmiga, Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Parsons, and Simon Rex in The Leader; Zach Braff in Clean Hands; Alison Brie, André Holland, Tom Sturridge, and Dustin Hoffman in The Revisionist; André Holland also stars alongside Wendell Pierce and Samira Wiley in They Fight; Marc Maron in In Memoriam; and Sofia Boutella, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lizzy McAlpine, Simon Pegg, and Quentin Tarantino in Only What We Carry.
Documetaries
This year’s documentary slate spans sports legends, intimate portraits, unlikely friendships, long-awaited reunions, and the complexities of political life. Highlights include tennis icons Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in Chris & Martina: The Final Set; and Bob Odenkirk and David Cross in Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu. We’re excited for Will Ferrell, Maya Rudolph, and Dana Carvey to reflect on presidential impressions in Playing POTUS, while Miss Representation: Rise Up is followed by a post-screening conversation with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dr. Safiya Noble, Nina Jankowicz, and Jim Steyer. Art-focused titles include Jean-Michel, the first documentary made with the full participation of the Basquiat family, exploring the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat; and Derek and Hayley Hough deliver a special performance following the world premiere of The Symphony of Dance.
Shorts
Tribeca also announced its Shorts lineup of 86 titles from 93 filmmakers, including 45 world premieres, across narrative, documentary, animated, and music video categories, one of the most expansive Shorts programs of any major film festival. For 25 years, Tribeca’s Shorts program has been a hub for discovery, giving emerging filmmakers their first platform.
The 2026 short film program is organized around thematic blocks spanning hope, humanity, and resilience, with standout performances from Alan Cumming in Kiloran Bay; Nina Dobrev in General Admission; and Asante Blackk and Malia Pyles in You Tryna Say You Love Me? Highlights also include female-led stories across documentary, such as White Belt, a portrait of supermodel Monika “Jac” Jagaciak, and the world premiere of Dori Berinstein’s Couture To The Max, celebrating ten-year-old fashion designer prodigy Max Alexander.
Whoopi Goldberg marks a decade of curating animated short films for Tribeca with this year’s lineup featuring world premieres of Apart directed by Pola Maneli and written by Spike Lee; Me, Myself, and Mary, voiced by Chris O’Dowd and directed by John Michell; and The Upstairs Neighbors by Connie Qin He.
Spotlight+
We’re thrilled for the World premiere of Hadestown: The Musical (United States). Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony-winning musical “Hadestown” comes to the silver screen as the five principal members of the original Broadway cast—Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page—reunite on the West End for this reinterpretation of timeless love stories from Greek mythology. After the Premiere: A special musical performance by Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada.
Music Videos
The music video slate, curated by programmer Sharon Badal, features an eclectic roster of artists and directors. Highlights include Linda Perry‘s Beautiful, directed by Sara Gilbert; Jack White’s Archbishop Harold Holmes, starring John C. Reilly; Benson Boone’s Mr. Electric Blue, starring the artist himself; and 5 Seconds of Summer’s new music video Everyone’s A Star.
What’s On Opening Night
True to its long-standing commitment to music storytelling and live experiences, the Festival will open with the world premiere of the HBO Original Documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World), directed by Academy Award®- and GRAMMY Award®-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. The screening will be followed by a live performance by nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning icons Earth, Wind & Fire and three-time GRAMMY Award-winning group The Roots at the Beacon Theatre on June 3.
“Opening Night is always a magical moment! This year, as we celebrate 25 years of the Festival, it is especially meaningful,” said Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Festival Co-Founder and Co-Chair. “Tribeca was born in the wake of 9/11 with a belief: that storytellers have the power to bring communities together. For 25 years, we’ve seen artists, filmmakers, musicians, and audiences come together in New York City in ways that are inspiring, surprising, and deeply human. We are humbled by what’s been achieved and excited for the stories yet to come.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Questlove to the Festival to premiere a film that represents everything Tribeca stands for: creative pioneers at the top of their game in front of and behind the camera, showcasing the joy and community that great art manifests,” said Cara Cusumano, Tribeca Festival Director and SVP of Programming. “Paired with a rare live performance from Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots, Opening Night will be a once-in-a-lifetime New York event that reflects the energy, creativity, and communal experience that has defined Tribeca for 25 years.”
Opening Night sets the tone for the anniversary Tribeca Festival, which will continue to highlight a wide range of storytelling across film, television, music, audio, games, and immersive work, welcoming artists and audiences from around the world to New York City.
What’s On Closing Night
Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen, (United States) – World Premiere. Multi Grammy Award winner and New York City native Alicia Keys reflects on her childhood growing up in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen and the journey that led her from the gritty streets of 90s New York to the Broadway stage in Tribeca alum One9’s (Nas: Time Is Illmatic, TF 2014) moving tribute to a life of music, dreams, and the city that breaks them and makes them. Directed by One9. Produced by Brian Satz, Cole Cook. After the Premiere: A special appearance by Alicia Keys.
Sara Bareilles: Good Grief, (United States) – World Premiere. Seven years after her Grammy Award-winning Amidst the Chaos, Sara Bareilles reunites with her closest collaborators to record a new album. What emerges is an intimate, cinematic process that lays bare the musician’s deep connections and inspirations in Tribeca alum Josh Alexander’s moving music documentary. Directed and produced by Josh Alexander. Produced by Daniel J. Chalfen. After the Premiere: A performance by Sara Bareilles.
Key Venues & Logistics
The festival’s hub remains at Spring Studios in Lower Manhattan, with screenings spread across several iconic New York City theaters, including Spring Studios, City Cinema Village East, SVA Theatre, and AMC Loews.
Festival Passes and ticket packages are currently available for purchase on the official Tribeca Festival website. Insider tip: The Hudson Pass is recommended for those wanting full VIP access to screenings, talks, the Festival Hub, and an invitation to either Opening or Closing Night.
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