Tickets and Passes

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Festival Passes

For the Cinephile

Explore cinema from every perspective with access to over 300 film screenings – including Piazza Grande – along with talks, events, and more.

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All Access for Students

If you're a trainee or in higher education and you're under 30, our Student Pass is for you. You can access the Festival for a massive discount, receiving a full accreditation that gives you access to films, talks & events – including Piazza Grande – for only 110 CHF.

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Reduction for 65+

Whether you’ve been coming to the Festival for decades or you’re curious to make it this year for the first time, if you’re over 65, this full festival pass is perfect for you because it gives you access to films, talks & events (including Piazza Grande). Also available for AVS or AI beneficiaries.

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Public transport in Ticino and Moesano (according to the Arcobaleno fare network) is included in every ticket or pass for the Festival for the entire duration of its validity.

Seat booking is mandatory for all screenings – except those in Piazza Grande – for all Festival Pass and Day Pass holders.

Day Passes

A Day of Cinema in Locarno

A Day Pass grants you access to all screenings and events on a chosen date, including Piazza Grande. Day Passes are available for purchase from August 6 to 16 until 8 PM on the day of use.

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One Day's Access for Students & Trainees

With a Student Day Pass, you can access to all screenings and events on the chosen date of purchase, including Piazza Grande. These can be bought from August 6 to 16 until 8 PM on the day of use.

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Catalogs and programs purchased as add-ons will be available for pickup at the Piazza Grande Info Point from August 4.

A Pass for Friends of the Festival

Become a friend of the Locarno Film Festival with the Amici del Festival pass. As well as supporting the event, you'll get several special added benefits, including reserved nightly seating in the Piazza Grande Premium Sector.

Access to the Festival screenings, talks, events, & more
Apéritif at the Leopard Club Lounge
Exclusive breakfast at the Leopard Club Lounge
A Festival Catalog, Printed Program Guide & Tote Bag

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Special Discounts

Discover all the discounts on tickets and passes purchase available to cultural card holders and app users such as the AG Cultura, KulturLegi, Ascona-Locarno App, and Ticino Ticket.

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Benefits & Offers

Tickets and passes bring with them extra benefits. Find out which discounts you can make use of after purchasing a ticket, a pass, or an accreditation for Locarno78.

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Climate Contribution

You can also add a small financial contribution to the cost of your tickets and passes to help offset the carbon emissions of the event. Every amount, along with its own initiatives, helps the Festival go green.

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Accreditation

Apply for an official accreditation to access the Festival’s program of films, talks & events. Applications for press, industry, or professional accreditations open in early May.

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Become a Patron of the Locarno Film Festival

Founded in 2008, the Leopard Club offers an exclusive VIP experience for its members, giving donors access to a unique insider view during the Locarno Film Festival. Tax-deductible donations to the Leopard Club help support the Festival as it continues to grow and secure its position on the world stage.

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