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ConfirmedEast Hampton · Film
Hamptons International Film Festival 2026
The Hamptons International Film Festival is an eleven-day regional program centered in East Hampton with screenings, conversations and special events.
October 2–12, 2026
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At a glance
Date
October 2–12, 2026
Time
Screening schedule varies
Location
East Hampton and regional festival venues · East Hampton, NY 11937
Admission
Tickets or passes required for most programs
Three-year record
How the event actually ran.
Recent history is more useful than an unsupported guess. Cancellations, venue changes and unannounced dates remain visible rather than being rewritten as if they never happened.
| Year | Date, time and location | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 4–14; regional venues with East Hampton as principal hub. | held | 2024 source |
| 2025 | October 3–13; East Hampton and regional venues. | held | 2025 source |
| 2026 | October 2–12; officially announced. | scheduled | 2026 source |
What changed
The detail worth watching
The festival has used an eleven-day early-October window.
East Hampton is the principal hub, but the program is regional.
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East End Seasonal is an independent editorial publisher, not the organizer or a sponsor. This guide was last reviewed on July 30, 2026. The organizer’s current announcement controls if a detail changes.
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