Trending Now - Tribeca Festival 2026 Unveils Star-studded Lineup With 103 Premieres

WHO:

Deadline - The Tribeca Festival features films starring Aubrey Plaza, Paul Rudd, Quentin Tarantino, and Susan Sarandon.

Variety - The festival lineup includes notable names such as Wagner Moura and Katie Holmes.

WHAT:

IndieWire - The festival will feature 86 short films in addition to the 118 feature films.

IndieWire - The opening night film is Questlove’s documentary “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World),” which will be followed by a performance by Earth, Wind & Fire.

IndieWire - The closing night film is “Alicia Keys: Girl from Hell’s Kitchen,” directed by Tribeca alum One9, which will also feature a special appearance by Alicia Keys.

IndieWire - The festival will include performances by Sara Bareilles, Peter Frampton, Mumford & Sons, The LOX, Magdalena Bay, and Noga Erez & Ori Rousso throughout its duration.

Deadline - The 25th edition of the Tribeca Festival will showcase a record 103 world premiere feature films.

Variety - The festival will present 118 feature films in total, including both feature and short films.

WHERE:

Variety - The Tribeca Festival will take place in New York City.

WHEN:

Variety - The festival is scheduled to run from June 3rd to June 14th, 2026.

Deadline - The festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The festival aims to highlight celebrity-driven films, Oscar-destined documentaries, and works by top-tier narrative filmmakers.

HOW:

Deadline - The festival will feature a diverse lineup of films, including those led by well-known actors and directors.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 04:06 UTC)

The Tribeca Film Festival is set to showcase an impressive lineup of 86 short films alongside 118 feature films. Kicking off the festival will be Questlove’s documentary titled “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World),” which will be followed by a live performance from the legendary band. The festival will wrap up with the closing night film “Alicia Keys: Girl from Hell’s Kitchen,” directed by One9, featuring a special appearance by Alicia Keys, along with performances from artists like Sara Bareilles and Mumford & Sons throughout the event.

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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 17:25 UTC)

The 25th edition of the Tribeca Festival is set to take place in New York City from June 3rd to June 14th, showcasing a record 103 world premiere feature films among a total of 118 feature and short films. This year's lineup includes notable names like Aubrey Plaza, Paul Rudd, Quentin Tarantino, and Susan Sarandon, as well as talents such as Wagner Moura and Katie Holmes. The festival aims to highlight celebrity-driven films, Oscar-destined documentaries, and works by top-tier narrative filmmakers, celebrating a quarter-century of cinematic excellence.