San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 2026: 46th Edition (July 16 to August 2)

The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is an annual film festival presented by the Jewish Film Institute. The 46th edition runs July 16 through August 2, 2026, at theaters in San Francisco and the East Bay. What to Expect The festival programs about 70 films from around the world, including features, documentaries, and short films, along with filmmaker appearances and events. Opening night is July 16. Venues San Francisco screenings are at the Castro Theatre, the Herbst Theatre, the Roxie Theater, and the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, where Kanbar Hall hosts screenings from July 17 to 26. The festival also screens at venues in the East Bay. Details When: July 16 to August 2, 2026. Where: The Castro Theatre and other San Francisco and East Bay venues. Cost: Ticket prices vary by screening. See the festival site. Getting there: The Castro Theatre is at 429 Castro Street, near Castro Station on the K, L, and M Muni Metro lines and the end of the F Market streetcar line. The full schedule and tickets are at jfi.org.