IFF Art Film Košice

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DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration7 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIFF Art Film carries a founding story tied
Language["sk"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

IFF Art Film Košice in Košice

IFF Art Film, previously known as Artfilm and Art Film Fest, is Slovakia's longest continuously running international film festival, founded in Trenčianske Teplice in 1993 under UNESCO auspices. Relocated to Košice in 2016, it traditionally runs June 14 to 22 and presents awards including Actor's Mission, Golden Camera and Blue Angel.

On June 14, 1993, just months after Czechoslovakia's dissolution split the country into Slovakia and the Czech Republic, a new film festival opened its first edition in the spa town of Trenčianske Teplice under the auspices of UNESCO.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

IFF Art Film carries a founding story tied to Slovakia's post-independence moment, launching June 14, 1993 in the spa town of Trenčianske Teplice shortly after Czechoslovakia's dissolution, with its first edition dedicated to Baroque-period films and a retrospective of documentary work spanning the entire Czechoslovak era

02

The mystery stays covered

British filmmaker Peter Greenaway served as celebrity guest of honor at that modest first edition, which drew only 200 to 300 attendees

03

The city starts moving

Founded and long guided by director Peter Hledík, it holds the distinction of being the longest continuously running international film festival in Slovakia

04

The water draws everyone in

Its 2016 relocation to Košice marked a significant expansion in scale, while retaining its traditional June dates and signature awards, Actor's Mission, Golden Camera and Blue Angel

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues its founding tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

established in 1993 under UNESCO auspices

The sacred route

Living ritual

of presenting international cinema within a specifically Slovak post-independence cultural context

The local code

Living ritual

and has preserved its original June dates and signature Actor's Mission

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Golden Camera and Blue Angel awards through its 2016 relocation from Trenčianske Teplice to Košice

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use Košice transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual attire suits daytime screenings, while opening and awards ceremonies may call for smarter dress typical of film festival galas; comfortable clothing is useful for a schedule that can...

Safety

IFF Art Film Košice is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Košice, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["sk"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map48.71 N, 21.26 EOpen in Google Maps

Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia

Nearest airportUDJ — Uzhhorod
TransportUse Košice transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Košice, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Košice via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Košice, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual attire suits daytime screenings, while opening and awards ceremonies may call for smarter dress typical of film festival galas; comfortable clothing is useful for a schedule that can include multiple screenings across a single day in Košice's festival venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovakia 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 IFF Art Film Košice?

IFF Art Film Košice is listed for Past edition: 19–25 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does IFF Art Film Košice take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

7 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?

Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia

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.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
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