MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival 2027: Dates (Sep 2 to 12) and Fares

Lisbon, Portugal · September 2 to 12, 2027

MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival

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When is MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival 2027?

MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival 2027 is expected to run September 2 to 12, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2027September 2 to 12, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year; recent editions have run in early to mid September.

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MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival schedule

2026 opening: The 2026 edition opened with the film Drag (USA), by Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer.
2026 tributes: The 2026 program honored Italian director Sergio Martino with the Master of Horror statuette and marked the centenary of Roger Corman's birth.
2026 season: A 2026 season called Lost in Europe: Terror Behind the Iron Curtain showed horror films from the USSR, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia and the German Democratic Republic.

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Getting to MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival

The festival is based at Cinema São Jorge in Lisbon. In 2026 it added a second venue, the Cinemateca Portuguesa.

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History of MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival

MOTELX held its first edition in 2007 and has gradually grown in importance. It is directed by João Monteiro and Pedro Souto. The 2026 edition was the 20th and ran in an expanded format with a second venue.

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MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival: questions people ask

Where is the MOTELX horror film festival held?

MOTELX is held at Cinema São Jorge in Lisbon. In 2026 it also used the Cinemateca Portuguesa.

When was MOTELX in 2025?

The 2025 edition ran from 9 to 15 September 2025.

When did MOTELX start?

The first edition took place in 2007. The 2026 edition was the 20th.

Who directs MOTELX?

The festival is directed by João Monteiro and Pedro Souto.

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About MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival

Lisbon's horror film festival takes over Cinema São Jorge for ten days of premieres, classics and guests of honor each September.

MOTELX fills the Cinema São Jorge in central Lisbon with horror features, shorts and tribute programs. The 2026 edition marked the 20th anniversary and added a second venue, the Cinemateca Portuguesa. Expect new releases, retrospectives and a prize for the best European feature. The practical catch is that the dates shift a little each year, so confirm them before booking.

Know before you go

In 2026 the festival used two venues, Cinema São Jorge and the Cinemateca Portuguesa.
The programme mixes new horror with classics, so check the schedule day by day.
Lisbon airport (LIS) is a short metro or taxi ride from the center, where Cinema São Jorge sits.

Planning the trip

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