# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DARK NIGHTS FILM FEST 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: The Reservoir Cinema - Rydges Hotel Central, Surry Hills, Sydney | MA15+ 

Australia's darkest film festival returns for one single, unmissable day in 2026: SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER.  

Embracing the intimate, immersive experience of the micro-cinema, Dark Nights Film Fest takes over The Reservoir Cinema in Surry Hills, transforming the boutique space into a gathering place for horror lovers, genre obsessives, filmmakers, and anyone looking to experience something a little darker than the multiplex.

30 films from around the globe, showcasing the best new weird, wild, frightening, and fantastically twisted art of independent horror and dark genre filmmaking. Among them are 10 Australian short films and 19 international short films, many of them having their World Premieres, and many of the filmmakers attending the festival. 

Four separate SHORT FILM SHOWCASE sessions across the day: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. 

Headlining the program in the evening (7.15pm) is the exclusive Australian Premiere of THE TURKISH COFFEE TABLE, the latest feature from acclaimed Turkish genre filmmaker Can Evrenol, director of cult horror favourite BASKIN and action thriller SAYARA (DNFF 2024).

The complete program is available to view online, with all ticketing directly through the official Dark Nights Film Fest website. Patrons can book individual tickets capped at $20 or take advantage of discount options. 

The Reservoir Cinema has a smaller seating capacity so take heed, don't delay - secure your tickets now! 

Sydney Brewery Surry Hills is immediately adjacent for all your food & beverage needs. 

PROGRAM & TICKETS: darknightsfilmfest.com/program
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/surry-hills/dark-nights-film-fest-2026/200030748857025
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Surry Hills
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Reservoir Cinema, Sydney
- **lat**: -33.88187
- **long**: 151.20957
- **full address**: The Reservoir Cinema, Sydney, 16-44 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia, Surry Hills

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DARK NIGHTS FILM FEST 2026 being held?
  - **A:** DARK NIGHTS FILM FEST 2026 takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Reservoir Cinema, Sydney, 16-44 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia, Surry Hills.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DARK NIGHTS FILM FEST 2026?
  - **A:** DARK NIGHTS FILM FEST 2026 is organized by Dark Nights Film Fest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DARK NIGHTS FILM FEST 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Surry Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DARK NIGHTS FILM FEST 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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