Mezinárodní filmový festival Karlovy Vary (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival) turns the spa town of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic into a cinephile playground each early July, celebrating world cinema with premieres, industry buzz, and packed screenings anchored at Hotel Thermal. The coveted Crystal Globe competition spotlights new features, while red-carpet galas, filmmaker Q&As, and late-night parties spill along the spa colonnades and grand hotels—making film-watching feel like a full-city festival.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, July 3–Saturday, July 11, 2026. Official festival website · Karlovy Vary Tourist Information.
• Screening times vary by venue; the film program and daily schedules are published via the official festival channels. Program overview · Vodafone KVIFF Guide app.
LOCATION
• Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Open in Google Maps.
• Main festival hub: Hotel Thermal (I. P. Pavlova 11, Karlovy Vary). Hotel Thermal map · Venue info.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Individual film tickets: purchase on-site at festival box offices for selected screenings. Tickets & Festival Pass.
• Accreditation options include the Festival Pass (on-site purchase) and Festival Pass+ (digital pass sold in advance). Passholders can reserve tickets via the Vodafone KVIFF Guide app, per festival rules. Pass details · Festival Pass+.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Program planning & reservations: the Vodafone KVIFF Guide app includes screening listings and a map of venues; festival guidance also explains how ticket reservations work (including pickup deadlines at box offices). Official tips for first-timers.
• Transportation: the festival operates free bus lines (F1, F2, F3) connecting venues (including the tent city) during the festival. Festival transportation.
• Accessibility: the No Barriers project provides services and information for visitors with disabilities (including barrier-free cinemas and assistance). No Barriers project.
ACCOMODATIONS
• The festival publishes official guidance for lodging in Karlovy Vary, including hotel options and the festival’s tent city. Accommodation options.