Infos

17. SLASH Filmfestival

23.09.–04.10.2026

The SLASH Filmfestival is Austria’s largest event for fantastic film. Every year it welcomes some 15,000 visitors in Vienna.

Venues

  • Gartenbaukino

    Gartenbaukino

    Parkring 12 | 1010 Wien
    Tel.: +43 (0)1 512 23 54

    U3 Stubentor, U4 Stadtpark,
    2 Weihburggasse

  • Filmcasino

    Filmcasino

    Margaretenstraße 78 | 1050 Wien
    Tel.: +43 (0)1 587 90 62

    U4 Pilgramgasse
    13A, 59A Ziegelofengasse

  • Metro Historisch & Kinosalon

    Metro Historisch & Kinosalon

    Johannesgasse 4 | 1010 Wien
    Tel.: +43 (0)1 512 18 03

    U1, U3 Stephansplatz
    U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz
    59A Kärntner Ring, Oper

  • Schikaneder

    Schikaneder

    Margaretenstraße 22/24 | 1040 Wien

    U4 Karlsplatz

  • Milieu Kino

    Milieu Kino

    Am Naschpark (Höhe Falco-Stiege) | 1060 Wien

  • Club Celeste

    Hamburgerstraße 18 | 1050 Wien
    Tel.: +43 (0)1 586 53 14

  • Club U

    Karlsplatz | 1040 Wien

  • Festivalzentrum

    Margaretenstraße 71–73/2/1 | 1050 Wien

    Opening hours
    Mon–Fri: 17:00–20:30
    Sat–Sun: 15:00–20:30

Ticket info

Advance ticket sales start on 11 September 2026 at 17:00 on slashfilmfestival.com, and at the Filmcasino and the Metro Kinokulturhaus

All ticket info

Press info

Contact for press inquiries:
press@slashfilmfestival.com

All press info

FAQ

  1. When will the program go online?

    The program will be published on our website on September 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

  2. When do tickets go on sale?

    Tickets for SLASH 2026 will be available starting September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
    You can purchase them online on our website or at our festival cinemas:

    Filmcasino – Margaretenstraße 78
    Open one hour before the first film is shown.

    Metro Kinokulturhaus – Johannesgasse 4
    Open daily from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  3. Do I need to register to buy tickets online?

    Yes, before you can buy tickets online, you must create an account on our website. After making a purchase, you’ll find your tickets and the corresponding invoices there.
    Login | SLASH Filmfestival

  4. The movie I want to see is sold out online. Can I still get tickets?

    In general, it’s possible to snag remaining tickets directly at the theater.
    30 minutes before the movie starts, you’ll receive a waiting number at the box office. 15 minutes before the movie starts, the numbers will be called out and any remaining tickets will be sold.

    There’s no guarantee that remaining tickets will be available.

  5. Can I return tickets?

    Ticket cancellations are not possible. However, you can give your tickets to other people, since they are not personalized.

  6. For which screenings is the nonstop cinema subscription valid? How can I pick up my tickets?

    The nonstop subscription is valid for all films in the Retrospective, the Unearthed program, and all short film programs. Nonstop tickets are available only on the day of the screening at the respective box office. Reservations are not possible.
    All screenings for which the nonstop cinema pass is valid are marked accordingly in the program.

  7. How do I get a receipt for my ticket purchase at the box office?

    For tickets purchased at the box office, you can download your receipt here: Download Receipt – SLASH Film Festival

  8. Can I get tickets with my Kulturpass?

    Kulturpass tickets are available at the respective theater box office on the day of the screening. There is a limit of five Kulturpass tickets per film, and they are available on a “first come, first served” basis.

  9. Are there any discounts?

    No, there are no discounts.

  10. What are the age restrictions?

    There is a strict 18+ age restriction for the entire Retrospective + THRILLER: A CRUEL PICTURE and the short film program FANTASTIC FLINGS II. All other screenings are open to viewers 16 and older, with the exception of “My First Slash,” a short film program for children and families.

  11. Where can I buy festival merchandise?

    SLASH merchandise, such as T-shirts, caps, and posters, will be available for purchase from September 24 to October 4, 2026, at Satyr Filmwelt (Metro Kinokulturhaus) and at the box office at Filmcasino.

    Every summer, you can also secure merchandise for the upcoming festival through our crowdfunding campaign and support SLASH in the process.

  12. Where can I pick up my crowdfunding goodies?

    Before the festival, you can pick them up by appointment (please email crowdfunding@slashfilmfestival.com) at the festival office (Diesterweggasse 8/1, 1140 Vienna) during the following times:
    Thu, Sept. 17, 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Fri., Sept. 18, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    During the festival, pick-up is available at the festival center (Margaretenstr. 71–73/2/1, 1050 Vienna) at the following times:

    Fri., Sept. 25: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sat., Sept. 26: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sun., Sept. 27: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Tue., Sept. 29: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Thu., Oct. 1: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Fri., Oct. 2: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  13. How do I get accreditation for the festival?

    The accreditation deadline for members of the press and industry representatives expired on September 1; late accreditations are no longer possible.

  14. Are the venues accessible to people with disabilities?

    All of our festival theaters, with the exception of the Milieukino, are accessible to people with disabilities and have wheelchair-accessible seats. These can be reserved for screenings at tickets@slashfilmfestival.com.

    The festival center (Margaretenstr. 71–73/2/1, 1050 Vienna) is accessible only via stairs.

  15. Can I reserve tickets?

    No, reservations are not possible. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for all performances (with the exception of opening night).

  16. Where is the festival center located?

    In 2026, the festival center will be located at Margaretenstraße 71–73/2/1, 1050 Vienna, and will be open during the following hours:

    September 24 – October 4, 2026
    Mon–Fri: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sat–Sun: 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Any questions left?

office@slashfilmfestival.com