How to buy your tickets
During the six days of Umeå Film Festival, we offer film screenings at several different venues across Umeå. If you’re unsure about how to purchase a ticket for a screening, feel free to contact us at info@ueff.se and we’ll be happy to help. Below you’ll find all the information you need about buying tickets for the festival.
See programme changes and updates here
Box Office Opening Hours During UEFF
Until the festival begins, tickets and festival passes can be purchased at the Folkets Bio Umeå box office. See opening hours here.
Folkets Bio Umeå
Floor 4, Väven
Tue 25 Nov 09:00-17:00
Wed 26 Nov 09:00-20:15
Thu 27 Nov 09:00-21:15
Fri 28 Nov 09:00-22:15
Sat 29 Nov 11:30-21:15
Sun 30 Nov 12:30-20:00
Vävenscenen
Floor 1, Väven
Tue 25 Nov 17:00-19:15
Wed 26 Nov 17:00-20:15
Thu 27 Nov 18:00-19:15
Fri 28 Nov 18:00-22:15
Sat 29 Nov 12:15-13:15 / 18:00-19:15
Sun 30 Nov 13:30-14:15 / 16:00-16:45 / 18:30-19:15
Tickets
– Buy online: Here on ueff.se, you can purchase tickets by clicking “Tickets” in the programme schedule or in the individual film information. You will then be redirected to bio.se, where you complete your payment. Your ticket will be sent to your email address. Tip! If you create an account on Bio.se, you can find all your festival tickets in your profile.
– Buy in person: At Folkets Bio Umeå (Floor 4, Väven) from the programme launch, or at Vävenscenen (Floor 1) during the festival.
– You can only book tickets for our events.
Ticket Prices
Regular ticket SEK 100–120 | Discounted ticket SEK 85–105*
Children’s films SEK 50–80
Opening Night: Fatherland SEK 180 | Discounted ticket SEK 160*
Sing-along: The Wizard of Oz SEK 150 | Scenpass SEK 130 | Discounted ticket SEK 130*
Film Concert: Stella Polaris SEK 250 | Scenpass SEK 220 | Discounted ticket SEK 220*
Dinner and a Movie: SEK 800
* Discounted tickets are available to students, pensioners, unemployed persons and young people up to and including the age of 20, upon presentation of valid proof of eligibility.
Good to Know
– Tickets reserved for our events must be collected at least 30 minutes before the screening starts. Otherwise, the seats will be released.
– Last-minute tickets: For sold-out screenings, any unused tickets will be released at the door shortly before the screening begins.
– Complimentary tickets are used as payment at the box office. Simply present your complimentary ticket when making your purchase.
– Cineville cards are valid for all regular screenings during the festival week!
Cineville
Cineville is a subscription service that gives you unlimited cinema visits for just SEK 295 per month (SEK 250 for those under 28). The membership is valid for all regular screenings at Umeå Film Festival! Read more and purchase your membership at cinevillebio.se. This year Cineville is avaible for all the “ordinarie” tickets. It works in evertthing except events. Good to know: you can’t book tickets to the filmfestivals program.
Youth Pass
In 2025, we introduced the Youth Pass at the film festival. The pass is for young people aged 16–19 and gives you the opportunity to watch films completely free of charge throughout the festival. Youth Passes can be collected from the Folkets Bio Umeå box office from 17 November. The number of passes is limited, so it’s first come, first served! Read more here
Draken Film
Umeå Film Festival collaborates with Draken Film to offer a digital festival pass featuring a selection of films. Mor information will come soon.
Age Restrictions
As many of the films screened during the festival have not undergone official classification, a general age limit of 15 applies to the festival. Exceptions are made for children’s and youth films, as well as certain film titles and events.
Refunds
Purchased tickets are non-refundable. If a screening is cancelled, you will be offered a replacement ticket for another screening. Refunds are not available.
Accreditation
If you are studying film or working in the film industry, you can apply for accreditation to the festival. Accreditation can be collected at the accreditation desk at Folkets Bio Umeå, on Floor 4 of the Väven Cultural Centre. Read more here.