Don’t let the name confuse you: the Lycian Way International Film Festival, known as LikyaFF, has nothing to do with hiking boots. It’s a young, independent film festival named after the famous Lycian Way trekking route, held right in Antalya city rather than out on the trail. Short and feature films, seminars and director talks run over three days every September, and every single session is free. If you’re in Antalya that week and fancy something other than the beach, it’s a genuinely easy, low-cost cultural evening.
📝 A Local’s Note
Don’t confuse this with the Lycian Way trekking trail. If you search “Lycian Way” expecting hiking information, you’ll land on this festival instead, and vice versa. They share a name and a regional identity but are otherwise completely unrelated, one is a 500km+ coastal walking route, the other is a three-day cinema event in the city.
The venue is small, around 112 seats, so this has none of the crowd or queue problems of a big festival. Arrive a little early for a popular session and you’ll still get a seat without any hassle.
What is LikyaFF?
LikyaFF is an independent international short and feature film festival held in Antalya. Submissions are accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway, and the festival brings together films from different countries and cultures for a few days of screenings, seminars and director Q&As. It’s aimed at both film industry visitors and the general public, and unlike the region’s big-name events, it stays intentionally small and community-focused.
2026 dates, venue and cost
The 2026 edition runs 11 to 13 September at Antalya Kültür Sanat, a compact 112-seat venue. The festival runs three sessions a day across the three days, mixing short films, feature films, seminars and director interviews. Every activity is free and open to the public, no ticket purchase required.
| LikyaFF 2026 | Details |
| Dates | 11–13 September 2026 |
| Venue | Antalya Kültür Sanat (112 seats) |
| Cost | Free, open to the public |
| Program | 3 sessions/day: short & feature films, seminars, director Q&As |
| Submissions | Via FilmFreeway only |
Should tourists go?
If you happen to be in Antalya in mid-September, yes, it’s an easy, free way to spend an evening away from the beach, and a chance to see independent international cinema you wouldn’t normally come across on holiday. It’s not a red-carpet spectacle like the big film festivals, it’s closer to a community screening night with real substance, small films, real conversations with directors, an audience of genuine film enthusiasts. Screenings are typically in their original language, sometimes with Turkish or English subtitles depending on the film, so check the specific session if language matters to you.
Getting to Antalya Kültür Sanat
The venue is in central Antalya, easily reachable by taxi or the tram/Antalyakart public transport network from most hotel areas in and around the city centre. If you’re staying further out in Belek, Kemer, Side or Kalkan, this is a city-centre evening out rather than something to combine with a beach day, plan transport back to your hotel in advance since it’s a late-evening event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lycian Way Film Festival related to the Lycian Way hiking trail?
No. They share a name and regional identity, but LikyaFF is an independent film festival held in Antalya city, while the Lycian Way is a 500km+ coastal trekking route. They’re unrelated events.
Is LikyaFF free?
Yes, all screenings, seminars and director talks are free and open to the public.
When and where is LikyaFF 2026?
11 to 13 September 2026, at Antalya Kültür Sanat in central Antalya.
Do I need to book in advance?
No ticket purchase is required. The venue is small (112 seats), so arriving a little early for a popular session is a good idea.
Can I submit a film to LikyaFF?
Submissions are accepted only through FilmFreeway. Check likyaff.com for current deadlines and categories.
Planning a trip around it: see our Antalya in September guide, Antalya nightlife guide, and our separate Lycian Way trekking guide if it’s actually the hiking trail you’re after.
Page last updated: September 2026.
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