2026 DC/DOX Film Festival

Experience powerful storytelling at the 2026 DC/DOX Film Festival, taking place June 11–14, 2026, with an ambitious lineup of 113 documentary films from 32 countries. From world premieres and filmmaker Q&As to special guests and thought-provoking conversations, the four-day festival transforms Downtown DC into a hub for artistic visions, documentary storytelling and cultural exchange.

Featuring 64 features, 49 shorts, and a special retrospective honoring legendary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, the 2026 edition explores urgent issues, intimate personal journeys, and bold artistic perspectives that reflect the depth and diversity of documentary filmmaking today.

Click HERE to view the full film lineup and screening schedule.

The screening locations will take place at various location in the DowntownDC BID, including:

• Center for American Progress | 1333 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
• Eaton DC | 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
• Planet Word Museum | 925 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
• Regal Gallery Place | 701 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
• Woolly Mammoth Theatre | 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Held concurrently with the festival, the Reality Check Forum, taking place from June 12 – 14, brings together convening filmmakers, industry leaders, journalists, and policymakers for panels, workshops, and masterclasses exploring the urgent questions shaping our world — and the evolving craft of nonfiction cinema itself.

Details

• Cost
  • Single Ticket: $17 – Tickets for film screenings are available for purchase on the film pages. Click HERE for full film lineup and to select your tickets.
  • Festival Pass: Available at various prices, ranging from $225 – $500. Click HERE to learn more and select your pass.
• For more information, please visit DC/DOX Festival at dcdoxfest.com