BFI Flare 2025: London's LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
London's BFI is marking the return to spring with an 11-day queer cinema festival.
Iconic film establishment, BFI, has put together a programme of queer film, events, and activities over 11 days from mid to late March. The festival includes special presentations of films including 2024's Dreams in Nightmares, a Black queer road trip movie, to re-screenings of classics like Ang Lee's 1993 classic, The Wedding Banquet.
The programme also boasts DJs, workshops, panel discussions and a robust selection of 56 features, one series and 81 shorts from over 40 countries. Key dates are as follows.
25 February 12:00: Priority booking for BFI Members
27 February 12:00: Tickets on general sale
13 March 12:00: Extra tickets released for some screenings and events
19 to 30 March: The festival takes place
BFI Flare Programmers have the following in a press statement:
“Flare is a place for community, thought and discussion through film and this year we have an abundance of cinematic riches and events to spark endless conversation. We can’t wait to welcome talents from the UK and across the globe to share these incredible stories with audiences this March.”
Date and Location
BFI Flare 2025 will take place in London, UK from 19th to 30th of March 2025.
Weather
The average temperature in London in March ranges from highs of 13°C to lows of 5°C. A little unpredictable, possibly and probably rainy.
Price
Tickets can be purchased individually for £13.50. Concessions are available, with cheaper options through a 10-film pass. More information here.
Transport
BFI is in central London, and can easily be reached by public transport.
Accessibility
There are special showings for a range of needs, including films with British Sign Language interpreters and Relaxed Cinema Screenings. More information here.
