FAQs
FAQs
When is the next edition of the festival scheduled for?
The next edition of MONSTRA, with of 11 days of non stop animation, will take place from March 12 to 22, 2026.
Where does the MONSTRA festival take place?
The festival takes place all over Lisbon. The most central location, where most of the events and film screenings linked to the competitions take place, is Cinema São Jorge, on Avenida da Liberdade. We also have screenings at the Cinemateca Portuguesa and Cinema City in Alvalade.
How can I submit a film for the next edition of MONSTRA?
The Call for Entries for MONSTRA 2026 is now closed. Keep an eye on our social media channels and website for the announcement of the 2026 programme.
I’m a teacher and I’d like to register the school where I teach in the MONSTRINHA program. What should I do?
Information about registering for MONSTRINHA will be available soon.
When is the 2026 program scheduled to be presented?
The dates for the presentation of the program for the 2026 edition of MONSTRA have not yet been announced. Stay tuned to our social networks and website.
Where can I find all the details about the program and the festival?
You can follow the full program announcement on our website and our social networks: Facebook, Instagram and Letterboxd e . Our outreach partners will also include highlights of the program in their diaries after the press conference.
How to get to the festival venues
By Metro
- Cinema São Jorge – Blue Line, Avenida station
- Cinemateca Portuguesa – Cinema Museum – Blue or Yellow Line, Marquês de Pombal station
- Cinema City Alvalade – Green Line, Alvalade station