Fribourg Film Festival: New Hub at Grand-Places for 40th Edition

A temporary wooden structure, dubbed the Nomad Wood Nest, will serve as the central hub for the 40th edition of the Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF) in March. The structure will be located at the Grand-Places in Fribourg, according to reports from La Liberté.

The festival, scheduled to run from March 20 to 29, will utilize the Nomad Wood Nest as a focal point for events and activities. This marks a significant logistical step for the festival, which is seeking permanent premises, as reported by La Liberté on February 10, 2026.

FIFF aims to foster cross-cultural understanding through film, prioritizing productions that encourage reflection and debate. The festival celebrates cinema in all its forms, encompassing past, present, and future works, according to the festival’s official website.

The 39th edition of FIFF, held in 2025, showcased 108 films from 52 countries. The 2025 festival ran from March 21 to 30, with a “Cartes 5 entrées” lottery held on March 13, 2025, as detailed by La Liberté.

A public debate organized by six Fribourg-based NGOs, focusing on the future of the city, is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Atelier. The debate will feature candidates participating in the upcoming communal elections, as reported by La Liberté.