Australia's only dedicated German-language cinema celebration, the 2026 HSBC German Film Festival, is returning nationally this May.
Running from 6 May to 27 May, the 2026 HSBC German Film Festival is bringing a cracking lineup to Palace Cinemas, Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas across the country.
Presented by Palace and German Films, this year’s program spans powerful dramas, true-life stories, comedy and family fare; something for pretty much everyone.
2026 HSBC German Film Festival
- Canberra: 6–27 May, Palace Electric
- Brisbane: 6–27 May, Palace James St, Palace Barracks
- Adelaide: 6–27 May, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas
- Perth: 7–27 May, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX & Palace Raine Square
- Sydney: 7–27 May, Palace Norton Street, Palace Central, Palace Moore Park
- Byron Bay and Ballina: 7–27 May, Palace Byron Bay, Ballina Fair Cinemas
- Melbourne: 8–27 May, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Church St, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, The Kino, The Astor Theatre, Pentridge Cinema, Palace Penny Lane
- Ballarat: 8–27 May, Palace Regent Ballarat
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
View this post on Instagram
Enter your details into the below field and subscribe to Beat’s newsletter to enter. You will receive regular newsletter updates from Beat and competition partners. Winners will be contacted directly via email. The competition closes 1 May, 2026. For more info, check out our privacy policy.
