BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Festivalgoers are gearing up to kick off their summer with an unforgettable week of films, events, and family-friendly fun at the 12th Annual Bentonville Film Festival, taking place June 15–21, 2026, in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas.
Next year, BFF promises to be more than just a film festival—it will be a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and summertime joy. Whether guests are passionate movie lovers, families seeking kid-friendly adventures, or locals excited to enjoy warm evenings filled with entertainment, the 2026 Festival will offer something for everyone.
Stay tuned for more announcements leading up to the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival—exciting things are on the way!
ABOUT BENTONVILLE
Dubbed “a new capital of cool” by the Wall Street Journal in 2023, Bentonville, Arkansas, is everything you want and nothing you’d expect. Mouthwatering local cuisine, mountain biking dreams, and a vibrant cultural scene give you big-city vibes amid the gorgeous backdrop of the Ozarks. Explore street art, savor globally-inspired flavors by joining our foodie revolution, or spend your days pumping adrenaline on hiking and biking trails. It’s the coolest place you’ve never been, so go ahead and beat the rush. You have to see it.
Book your stay during BFF now! Click HERE for places to stay.
A showcase for films that focus on diversity. But what’s really on display is opportunity, and that’s something Geena Davis knows all about”
TRACY SMITH (CBS SUNDAY MORNING, 2022)
Each year the Bentonville Film Festival amplifies female non-binary LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment”
HALEY BOSSELMAN (VARIETY, 2022)