Asterisco 2026: the LGBTIQ+ film festival has dates in Buenos Aires

What has been confirmed

The Asterisco International LGBTIQ+ Film Festival 2026 will hold its 13th edition in the City of Buenos Aires from Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, November 1. MALBA has published festival screenings in its auditorium for that period.

MALBA’s published lineup includes titles such as Siemprevivas, Las hijas del fuego, Lo Noy, Deserto Vértigo, Cómo tú me ves, Donn: Le danseur du XXe siècle, Ruge, Gente de la ruta, Soy ella and Art, Chaos, Riot, among others. The museum’s presentation also mentions an Argentine competition, premieres, films by Albertina Carri and a Rafael Maino retrospective.

Two venues to keep on the agenda

At MALBA, screenings are listed between October 22 and November 1, with ticket purchase access through the festival cycle’s page. Before heading out, readers should check that page for updated screening times.

Universidad del Cine has also confirmed its participation in Asterisco 2026. Its agenda announces three days of feature and short-film screenings from the Argentine Competition and the La piel que habito section, with free admission subject to venue capacity.

Why it matters now

The news is practical for anyone planning October cultural outings: dates, programming and confirmed venues are already available for following part of the festival in Buenos Aires in the second half of the month.

For the local circuit, Asterisco again brings together Argentine and international cinema through a programme focused on LGBTIQ+ perspectives. Its mix of national competition, retrospectives and premieres makes it a notable date on the city’s film calendar.