The international Deaf Film & Arts Festival returns to Wolverhampton, UK, from May 8th to 10th 2026, exploring the influence of costume and fashion in film, TV and the arts, alongside the renowned 10th Film & TV Awards celebrations.

The festival will showcase premieres and global screenings that include sign language dialogue, with subtitles provided to ensure accessibility. Highlights also include engaging workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, a lively stalls fair, captivating performances and a late night party with networking opportunities. Visitors from the UK and around the world are welcome to #signinstyleatDeaffest 2026.

The 16th edition will take place at the following venues:

FRIDAY 8TH MAY EVENING:

LockWorks Cinema (18 Fryer St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1HT – United Kingdom)

SATURDAY 9TH MAY DAYTIME:

University of Wolverhampton (Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1LY – United Kingdom)

LockWorks Cinema (18 Fryer St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1HT – United Kingdom)

SATURDAY 9TH MAY EVENING:

University of Wolverhampton at The Halls (North Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1RD – United Kingdom)

Photo credit: Mark Mecklenburgh, Willow Photography Ltd