November 22, 2025 (Saturday) – November 30, 2025 (Sunday), Budapest (Budapest), Bratislava (Pozsony) and Vienna (Bécs)
A joint film festival of the three Danube capitals—Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna—the Blue Danube Film Festival spotlights independent films from the Danube region and around the world. It champions filmmakers everywhere who pursue new forms and explore social and human questions, bringing fresh voices to art-house screens and cultural centers in all three cities.
What’s on and where
Selected titles screen in Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava at art cinemas and cultural venues, creating a cross-border circuit for premieres, Q&As, and discoveries. The festival connects audiences and creators, encouraging bold storytelling and experimentation while keeping a sharp focus on issues that matter.
Good to know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programming. Save the dates—November 22 to November 30, 2025—and expect a packed week of indie cinema that moves, questions, and surprises across three cities linked by one river.
