Antares International Film Festival

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Arts & CultureMoscow
Dates11–25 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration15 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe correction worth making plainly is
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Antares International Film Festival in Moscow

Antares is not a general international film festival but one dedicated specifically to the theme of labor and professions, run by the employers' association Safety and Quality, with its third Moscow edition confirmed for 11 to 25 September 2026 following a second edition that drew 104 competition films from 29 countries.

Moscow hosts the Antares International Film Festival each September, and the defining fact about it corrects a natural assumption: this is not a general international film festival that happens to be based in the Russian capital, but one built entirely around a single theme, stories of labor and the professions.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The correction worth making plainly is thematic: Antares is built entirely around stories of work and professional life, not general cinema, a mission the festival describes as carrying its best labor-themed stories from festival screens to a mass television audience

02

The mystery stays covered

It began in Sochi before establishing itself in Moscow, and its second edition assembled a competition program of 104 films from 29 countries, a concrete, checkable measure of its reach for a festival built around a genuinely specific theme

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Antares was founded by the Safety and Quality employers' association specifically to grow the labor-and-professions short-film work produced under its earlier Safe Work project into a full competitive festival

Water and renewal

Living ritual

giving it an origin tied directly to workplace-safety and labor advocacy rather than a general cultural or civic tradition

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its non-competitive retrospective program honoring labor heroes continues that founding mission

The local code

Living ritual

distinguishing it from film festivals organized around geography

Tradition 5

Living ritual

or a director's legacy

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

11–25 September 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

City-appropriate, comfortable clothing suits a Moscow film festival built around indoor cinema screenings across its two-week run. A light jacket is useful for the September shift from...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map55.75 N, 37.62 EOpen in Google Maps

Moscow, Russia

Nearest airportSVO — Sheremetyevo International Airport
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Moscow via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Moscow, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCity-appropriate, comfortable clothing suits a Moscow film festival built around indoor cinema screenings across its two-week run. A light jacket is useful for the September shift from summer warmth into early autumn cool, particularly for evening screenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Antares International Film Festival?

Antares International Film Festival is listed for 11–25 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Antares International Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Moscow, Russia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

15 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Moscow, Russia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed dates11–25 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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