Long before Antalya was a beach-holiday brand, it was already a film town. The Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (Altın Portakal Film Festivali) is Turkey’s oldest and most established film festival, running since the 1960s, and every October it turns the city into a genuine cinema event, national and international competitions, premieres, panels and masterclasses, with real industry weight behind it. Here’s what it is and what a visitor passing through in October can expect.
📝 A Local’s Note
This is an industry-first festival, not a tourist spectacle built for visitors. The competitions, juries and press events are the real focus, so don’t expect the kind of red-carpet tourist access you’d get at a purely commercial event. Public screenings do happen, but check the official program for which sessions are open to general ticket sales versus accredited industry guests.
Late October in Antalya is genuinely pleasant, warm enough for a jacket-free evening but past peak-summer crowds and prices, so pairing a festival trip with sightseeing rather than beach time makes sense this time of year.
What is the Golden Orange Film Festival?
Founded in the 1960s, it’s widely described as Turkey’s most established and historically significant film festival, a genuine launchpad for Turkish cinema onto the international stage. The 2026 edition is the 63rd, running 24 to 31 October 2026 in Antalya. The program centres on national and international competitions across feature film, documentary, short film and student film categories, alongside special screenings, panel discussions, masterclasses and industry networking events. Recent editions have announced high-profile jury presidents for the main competitions, underlining the festival’s standing within Turkish cinema.
| Golden Orange Film Festival 2026 | Details |
| Dates | 24–31 October 2026 |
| Edition | 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival |
| Location | Antalya city, various cinemas and cultural venues |
| Categories | National & international feature, documentary, short and student film competitions |
| Official site | antalyaff.com |
Can visitors actually attend?
Yes, though it helps to know what kind of festival this is before you plan around it. Unlike LikyaFF’s small free screenings or a resort-style event built for tourists, the Golden Orange Film Festival is primarily an industry and competition festival, film professionals, press and accredited guests fill much of the schedule. That said, public film screenings, panels and some events are typically open to general audiences with regular ticket purchase, check the official program on antalyaff.com once it’s published, usually in the weeks before the October dates, for which sessions are open to the public and where.
Best way to plan around it
If you’re visiting Antalya in late October, treat the festival as a nice cultural backdrop to a city-focused trip rather than the main event, unless you’re specifically travelling for the industry side. Combine it with Antalya’s other October strengths: the weather is still warm enough for sightseeing and the Old Town, sea temperatures are still swimmable for the hardier visitor, and the summer crowds and peak prices have thinned out. See our Antalya in October guide for the full seasonal picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Golden Orange Film Festival in 2026?
The 63rd edition runs 24 to 31 October 2026 in Antalya.
Is it open to the public?
Partly. It’s primarily an industry and competition festival, but many screenings and public events are open with regular tickets. Check antalyaff.com for the published program.
How old is the festival?
It dates back to the 1960s, making it Turkey’s oldest and most established film festival.
Where does it take place?
Across Antalya city, using a mix of cinemas and cultural venues. Exact venues are published on the official program closer to the dates.
What’s the weather like in Antalya during the festival?
Late October is mild and pleasant, warm enough for sightseeing without peak-summer heat or crowds. See our full Antalya in October guide.
Planning an October trip: see our Antalya in October guide, Kaleici walking guide, and Antalya nightlife guide.
Page last updated: September 2026.
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