NewFest: The 38th Annual NY LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Celebrate the 38th annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival.  Screenings will play across Manhattan and Brooklyn from October 15-25, 2026. Get access to virtual exclusives, NewFest38 shorts programs, and select films from the NewFest38 lineup. Streaming available Oct 15–30, 2026.

NewFest is New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film & media and the largest convener of queer audiences in the city. The mission is to give voice and visibility to the wide scope of LGBTQ+ experiences through films and programs that entertain, educate, and empower.

Ticket Information:
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General Admission Ticket prices start at $19.50.

Please note, SVA Theatre does not have information on tickets or availability, nor do we operate a box office before the Festival begins. Please contact NewFest directly with questions: [email protected] 

Concessions:
Water, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. No food or drinks may be brought into the venue. Glass is not permitted in the venue.

Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible, Assistive Listening Devices, Service Animals (with verification). SVA accommodates wheelchair seating and provides listening devices for the hearing impaired. For a listening device, locate the house manager or visit the office, which is found immediately to the left upon entering the building. For more information on further accessibility supports available, please visit the Accessibility page.