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  • TEDDY TODAY: 22th of February 2026

    The final day of the Berlinale has arrived, bringing with it a series of wonderful reruns of this year’s inspiring TEDDY AWARD films.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 21th of February 2026

    The festival spirit continues as we head into the final days of the Berlinale. If you’re not ready to say goodbye just yet, today offers another chance to experience outstanding queer cinema on the big screen.

  • Highlights of the 40th TEDDY AWARD

    Here are some highlights from the 40th TEDDY AWARD Ceremony. An evening full of powerful moments, unforgettable performances and shared celebration.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 20th of February 2026

    Welcome to the ninth day of the Berlinale! Today offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in queer cinema ahead of the celebration.

  • The Winners of the 40. TEDDY AWARD

    Now the time has come: the Jury of the 40th TEDDY AWARD has made its selection, and the winners have been decided.
    The TEDDY AWARDS go to…

  • TEDDY TODAY: 19th of February 2026

    With almost 40 screenings of different queer films, there is something for everyone to enjoy. There are no more premieres, which means it might be much easier to get yourself into that dark theater seat you are craving and enjoy the experience of cinema in your neighbourhood and all over the city.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 18th of February 2026

    A sophisticated program with new international film highlights awaits you again today. There are four exciting premieres to discover and the opportunity to experience previously screened works as well as the exciting Introducing the Queer Cinema Archive! talk, which offers an opportunity for dialogue and networking; admission is free.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 17th of February 2026

    Welcome to the sixth day of the Berlinale! Wondering which films are premiering today and where you can catch them? You’ll find all the details right here.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 16th of February 2026

    Welcome to the fifth day of the Berlinale! February 16 brings another dynamic day of queer cinema, featuring exciting premieres, numerous reruns, and further screenings from the TEDDY 40 special programme.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 15th of February 2026

    Welcome back to the fourth day of the Berlinale! February 15 offers another exciting day of queer cinema, with twelve film premieres, numerous reruns, screenings from the TEDDY 40 special programme, and the short film selection “Constellations of Queer Memory: 40 Years of the TEDDY in the Short Film Form.”

  • TEDDY TODAY: 14th of February 2026

    Day three of the Berlinale features 13 premieres and highlights 40 years of the TEDDY AWARD, including a curated series of short films. The "Wild at Heart" event explores the award’s historical origins within Berlin’s club and cultural landscape. Tickets for all screenings and the Retrospective are currently available online.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 13th of February 2026

    Welcome back to day two of the 76th Berlinale and its queer program. Today, you can expect five premieres of fascinating queer films, as well as the opening of the TEDDY 40 Retrospective Screening with the film Verführung: Die grausame Frau.

  • TEDDY TODAY: 12th of February 2026

    The Berlinale starts today, and with it, the TEDDY film screenings! If you don’t want to miss a single moment of the LGBTQIA+ film premieres, you’ve come to the right place.

  • TEDDY 40: The After Show Party Line-up

    Get ready to dance the night away: the TEDDY After Show Party takes over the Roter Salon and Grüner Salon with an electrifying DJ line-up that knows exactly how to turn celebration into pure joy.

  • Florian Paul & die Kapelle der letzten Hoffnung

    We’re very excited to welcome Florian Paul und die Kapelle der letzten Hoffnung! With their unique blend of pop, jazz, and singer-songwriter sounds, they bring warmth, depth, and incredible live energy to the stage. We can’t wait to have them with us!

  • The Drags of the TEDDY AWARD Aftershow Party

    We’re very happy that Das Hoven and Große Freiheit 114 are joining us again!
    We’re excited to welcome this wonderful chosen family back — bringing drag, music, attitude, and pure queer joy to the stage. Get ready for an unforgettable mix of talent, heart, and community love!

  • The 2026 TEDDY AWARD Films

    We are delighted to present this year’s films of the TEDDY AWARD.
    From today on, you can find all information about the selected films here – their stories, their creators, and the queer perspectives they bring into focus.

  • Ebow on the TEDDY AWARD Stage

    We’re very happy that Ebow is performing at the TEDDY AWARD!
    Her voice, her attitude, and her music perfectly capture the spirit of queer visibility and empowerment we celebrate.

  • The Jury of the 40th TEDDY AWARD

    We are excited to introduce the International Jury for the 40th TEDDY AWARD. Five experienced film and festival professionals review all films with a queer main storyline from the Berlinale’s Queer List.

  • Around the world with Air France

    We are pleased to have Air France, a long-time TEDDY AWARD partner, on board again in 2026. This year we are offering a special.

  • The films of the special programme TEDDY 40

    The 40th TEDDY AWARD anniversary is celebrated with the Belrinale special programme TEDDY 40, consisting of six short films and eight feature films from the history of the TEDDY AWARD, as well as a series of discussions.

  • TEDDY AWARD - 40 years of queer cinema

    2026 will be a truly special year: the TEDDY AWARD celebrates its 40th anniversary.
    As part of the International Film Festival Berlin, the TEDDY will showcase from February 12 to 22, 2026 just how diverse, bold, and relevant international queer cinema is – featuring current films, the TEDDY40 Retro, and an extensive discourse program