Venice Film Festival 2026 set for Sept 2‑12, opening with Danny Boyle’s “Ink”

The 83rd Venice Film Festival will run from 2 to 12 September 2026 on the Lido island in the Venetian lagoon. The festival, founded in 1932 as part of the Venice Biennale, is one of the world’s most prestigious film events and a key launchpad for Oscar‑season contenders. It will open with the premiere of Danny Boyle’s drama “Ink,” which depicts Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of the British tabloid The Sun in the late 1960s, and will close with the traditional awards ceremony where the Golden Lion is presented. The edition promises a high‑profile lineup of international stars and films, continuing its role as a major showcase for boundary‑pushing cinema.