# Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival

The Antalya Golden Orange International Film Festival (Altın Portakal) is Turkey's longest-running film festival. Its 63rd edition took place in Antalya from 24 to 31 October 2026, with national and international competitions, retrospectives and a children's programme. The 2027 dates have not yet been announced.

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The Antalya Golden Orange International Film Festival, *Altın Portakal* in Turkish, is Turkey's longest-running film festival. Held with the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, it held its 63rd edition from 24 to 31 October 2026. The 2027 dates have not yet been published.

## The programme

The 2026 edition had national competitions (features, documentaries, short films), an international competition, a world cinema section, retrospectives, special screenings and a programme for children and young people. Professionals met at the Film Forum, from 25 to 27 October 2026. In 2026, the director Derviş Zaim chaired the national feature film jury; the awards, worth 11 million Turkish lira in total, were presented on Saturday 31 October.

## Antalya in late October

In late October, the average high in Antalya is 27 °C and the sea is still at 25 °C: screenings, walks in the old town and swimming go well together. The page [Antalya and Kaleiçi](/en/turkey/antalya-kaleici/) presents the city and the ancient sites of Perge, Aspendos and Termessos.

From 9 to 20 November 2026, just after the festival, COP31, the United Nations climate conference, brings delegations from around the world to Antalya: ministries report heavy security and fewer hotel rooms.

## Frequently asked questions

### When was the 2026 Golden Orange festival?

From 24 to 31 October 2026, in Antalya.

### What does Altın Portakal mean?

"Golden Orange": the name of the festival and its awards.