Montrose LandxSea Film Festival returns to Montrose Playhouse from 11–13 September 2026 for a packed weekend of films, conversations and special events exploring our relationship with land, sea and the living world.

Across three days, discover 22 new films — including premieres and award winners — alongside filmmaker Q&As, lively discussions, special guests and events for younger audiences.

Together, the programme invites us to look more closely at our changing planet, share ideas and imagine new possibilities.

2026 Theme: Hold Fast!
From crab-strewn beaches and rewilded farms to the ice-covered Arctic, the lithium-lined landscapes of Bolivia and Scotland’s deep time, this year’s LandxSea asks what we hold fast to, what we let go, and how we keep our footing while looking towards a future built on shifting ground.

Highlights include our opening night Scottish Premiere of Derek vs Derek, a funny, timely story of two Devonshire farmers feuding over the future of the countryside, while the UK Premiere of Materia Prima takes us to the Bolivian Andes and a story of women-led resistance to colonial extraction practices.

You can book films individually, or, if you want to binge as much as possible during the long weekend, take advantage of our Weekend Passes and Ticket Bundles.

There is plenty happening between screenings too. Explore exhibitions and community-made artwork throughout Montrose Playhouse, meet local organisations, browse a festival pop-up bookshop, and help celebrate the filmmakers whose work has made this year’s programme special.

Find out more.