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Festival Internacional de Filmes Fantásticos de Neuchâtel

The 25th edition of the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) takes place in July 2026 in Switzerland. As the country's primary event dedicated to genre cinema, it showcases horror, science fiction, and fantasy films within an intimate, community-focused setting.

Date
Jul 1-31, 2026
Location
Neuchâtel
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Festival Internacional de Filmes Fantásticos de Neuchâtel

Event summary

Highlights

  • 25th anniversary edition in July 2026
  • Switzerland's only major festival dedicated entirely to genre cinema
  • Unique audience participation rituals and community traditions
  • Centrally located festival village with cinemas and exhibitions in close proximity
The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) celebrates its 25th anniversary in July 2026, transforming the Swiss city into a major hub for horror, science fiction, and fantasy cinema. The festival is known for its compact layout, with activities concentrated within a 500-meter radius. This allows visitors to easily move between cinema screenings, art exhibitions, and a central festival village featuring bars and food stalls located in a local park.

A defining characteristic of NIFFF is its highly participatory audience and unique rituatls. Fans frequently engage with the screenings by shouting established catchphrases and reciting dialogue during pre-film advertisements, a tradition that has evolved over the festival's quarter-century history. The event attracts a diverse demographic, with nearly half of its attendees under the age of 35, alongside multi-generational fans who have helped build its distinct community spirit.

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