September 30th, 2026

TRIBECA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2027 DATES AND CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS

Following a Record Box Office Year, the 26th Edition, Presented by OKX, Takes Place June 3–12, 2027 in New York City

Submissions Open Now; Festival Passes on Sale Today at TribecaFilm.com

Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots perform at The Beacon Theatre on Opening Night of the 2026 Tribeca Festival. (Photo credit: Getty)

NEW YORK, NY – September 30, 2026 – The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced that its 26th edition will take place June 3–12, 2027 in New York City. Submissions across the Festival’s signature programming categories are now open, and Festival passes are on sale today at TribecaFilm.com, including the returning Under 25 Pass and new Hudson Opening Weekend Pass.

For more than 25 years, Tribeca has brought artists and audiences together in the heart of New York City, championing bold new work from storytellers across disciplines and at every stage of their careers. In 2027, Tribeca will once again welcome filmmakers and creators from around the world to share their work with audiences across the city.

Submissions are now open across Features, Shorts & Music Videos, Tribeca TV, Tribeca Digital Creators, Tribeca Games, Tribeca Podcasts, and Tribeca X.

Tribeca has long been a destination for emerging and established artists to debut new work and connect with audiences, industry leaders, and a creative community that extends well beyond the Festival. In 2026, Tribeca welcomed 57 first-time feature filmmakers, joining an alumni community that includes Ryan Coogler, Damien Chazelle, Jon M. Chu, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Alex Gibney, Jessica Kingdon, Nia DaCosta, and many more.

“Building on a record year at the box office, we cannot wait to welcome our passionate audiences back to New York City for our 26th year to discover and delight in the incredible stories, creativity, and cultural experiences that make Tribeca so special each June,” said Rebecca Glashow, CEO of Tribeca Enterprises. “At its heart, Tribeca has always been about bringing audiences and artists together to experience the new voices shaping our culture.”

"Last year's record-breaking submissions helped make our 25th anniversary one of the most remarkable editions in Tribeca's history, and we can't wait to see what comes next,” said Cara Cusumano, Tribeca Festival Director and SVP Programming. “Tribeca was built on the belief that the next great storyteller could come from anywhere, and we look forward to meeting the voices who will define the 2027 Festival."

Submissions for the 2027 Tribeca Festival open today. Deadlines are as follows:

• Features: October 21, 2026 (early), November 18, 2026 (official), December 16, 2026 (extended)
• Shorts & Music Videos: October 28, 2026 (early), December 2, 2026 (official), February 3, 2027 (extended)
• Tribeca TV: October 21, 2026 (early), November 18, 2026 (official), February 3, 2027 (extended)
• Tribeca Digital Creators: October 28, 2026 (early), December 2, 2026 (official), February 3, 2027 (extended)
• Tribeca Games: October 28, 2026 (early), December 2, 2026 (official), March 4, 2027 (extended)
• Tribeca Podcasts: November 11, 2026 (early), January 13, 2027 (official), February 24, 2027 (extended)
• Tribeca X: January 13, 2027 (early), February 24, 2027 (official), March 31, 2027 (extended)
• Tribeca Works in Progress: January 27, 2027 (official), February 24, 2027 (extended). Submissions for the Works in Progress category open January 5, 2027.

The 26th Festival follows a milestone year for Tribeca, with the 25th anniversary Festival featuring more than 240 live events and a record 104 feature film world premieres.

The anniversary celebration brought together an only-at-Tribeca mix of film, music, and culture. Alicia Keys brought Closing Night to its feet with “Empire State of Mind” on the same night the New York Knicks won the NBA championship. Sara Bareilles, Mumford & Sons, The LOX, Magdalena Bay, and Noga Erez & Ori Rousso performed live, while Madonna, Katy Perry, and Hillary Clinton took the stage for conversations. Tribeca also brought landmark films back to the big screen, reuniting Robert De Niro, Paul Schrader, Martin Scorsese, and Jodie Foster for the 50th anniversary of Taxi Driver and Matthew Broderick and Ben Stiller for the 30th anniversary of The Cable Guy.

Building on that momentum, Tribeca is expanding the ways audiences can experience the Festival in 2027. Following a successful pilot year, Tribeca will bring back its Under 25 Pass, giving the next generation of culture-obsessed audiences greater access to the Festival. Tribeca will also introduce the new Hudson Opening Weekend Pass, offering access to Festival programming from Opening Night through Monday.

On sale now, the full 2027 pass offering includes:

• Patron Pass: Concierge service, unlimited priority access to screenings, entry to exclusive events, and more.
• Hudson All-Access Pass (10% discount through October 4): Unlimited priority access to public screenings and events, tickets to Opening and Closing Night, lounge access at Spring Studios, and more.
• NEW: Hudson Opening Weekend Pass: Unlimited priority access to public screenings and events, from Opening Day through Monday, June 7.
• Under 25 Pass: Rush line entry to available screenings and access to midnight screenings and podcasts.
• Ticket Packages (10% discount through October 4): Secure tickets online before general public on-sale, available in 8- or 12-ticket increments.

Full details on submission rules, regulations, and eligibility are available at tribecafilm.com/festival/submissions.

Festival passes are on sale now at TribecaFilm.com.

ABOUT THE TRIBECA FESTIVAL

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, podcasts, games, and immersive. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances. The Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center. The annual Tribeca Festival will celebrate its 26th year from June 3–12, 2027 in New York City.

MEDIA CONTACTS

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