What’s New at IFF London 2026?

The International Festival Forum returns to London from 7-9 September — and this year, we’ve made some changes to the format that are worth knowing about:

NEW SESSION FORMATS

In a new initiative, born directly out of feedback sessions with festivals and agents, this year we will be facilitating informal meet-ups for festivals which run in the same month to enable leaders and bookers to gather, chat and exchange thoughts and ideas.

EVENING SHOWCASES

Artist showcases are moving to the evenings, leaving days entirely freed up for meetings, sessions and conversations. And when the day is done, catching the performances of future festival headliners.

BRAND-NEW LOCATION

This year we’ll be spending two and a half days in the heart of Soho, across Outernet London and its surrounding venues — the most visited cultural attraction in the UK and one of its most exciting live music venues. Denmark Street is a two minute walk from the front door, right at the epicentre of music history.