Chronic Youth Film Festival 2026

Entering its eleventh year in 2026, this annual two-day film festival at the Barbican is programmed entirely by young people aged 16 to 24 as part of the arts centre’s Young Film Programmers scheme. The free-to-attend, six-month talent development scheme sees the group determine the themes, film selections and connected public events. The programme for this year’s edition is yet to be revealed, but you can expect an eclectic schedule of films alongside poetry readings, panel discussions and DJ sets.