St. Moritz Art Film Festival 2026 - film and art in the Engadin
From 20 to 23 August 2026, St. Moritz hosts the St. Moritz Art Film Festival (SMAFF), four days where international cinema, contemporary art and conversation meet in the Engadin. Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, sits about fifteen minutes away in Sils Maria.
The event
SMAFF brings together experimental film screenings, art retrospectives and talks that explore how film and art shape the way we see the world. The 2026 edition runs under the theme IF MUSIC, turning the programme towards the point where sound and image meet. Set in the Engadin valley, it draws cinephiles, artists and cultural travellers for a programme that is as much about ideas as it is about images.
Where to stay near the festival
From Sils Maria, St. Moritz is a short bus or car ride, so you can take in screenings and talks by day and return to the quiet of the lake in the evening. The hotel makes an easy base for the festival, with dinner, wellness and a calm night between full days.
Practical information
Dates: 20 to 23 August 2026
Location: St. Moritz, Engadin, about 15 minutes from Sils Maria
Theme 2026: IF MUSIC
Programme and tickets: smaff.org
Getting there: Engadin Bus or car from Sils Maria
Plan your stay
Base yourself at Hotel Schweizerhof for the festival and pair the screenings with late-summer walks by Lake Sils. Come and join us for four days of film in the mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the St. Moritz Art Film Festival?
The St. Moritz Art Film Festival, known as SMAFF, is four days where international cinema, contemporary art and conversation meet in the Engadin. The programme brings together experimental film screenings, art retrospectives and talks on how film and art shape the way we see the world. It draws cinephiles, artists and cultural travellers to the valley.
When does SMAFF 2026 take place, and is there a theme?
The 2026 festival runs from 20 to 23 August in St. Moritz. This edition runs under the theme IF MUSIC, turning the programme towards the point where sound and image meet. Late August in the Engadin pairs the screenings with warm days and clear mountain light.
How do I get tickets for the festival?
The programme and tickets are published on smaff.org. Check the official site for the schedule of screenings, retrospectives and talks across the four days. Plan your festival days before you travel, then build lake time around them.
How do I get to the festival from Sils Maria?
St. Moritz is about 15 minutes from Sils Maria by Engadin Bus or car. That makes it easy to take in screenings and talks by day and return to the quiet of the lake in the evening. The bus stop is 100 m from Hotel Schweizerhof.
Why stay at Hotel Schweizerhof during SMAFF?
Hotel Schweizerhof puts you in the village centre of Sils Maria, a short ride from the festival and a world quieter after dark. Pair the screenings with late-summer walks by Lake Sils. Dinner at the Arvenstube or Restaurant Vuolp d'Or rounds off a full festival day.