FOCAL Festival of Archives 2026
London, UK
About the Event
Join us on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, for the first edition of the FOCAL Festival of Archives!
We are excited to host the event at Kings Place, the cultural pulse of Kings Cross in London, UK. With excellent transportation links, we cannot think of a better venue to bring the footage community together. Whether you're looking to discover new archive material, share your own collections and services, or gain industry insights from our engaging speakers, this event celebrates the spirit of community at the heart of the archive world.
The festival features curated exhibitions, expert speaking sessions, networking opportunities and an evening reception.
Attendee tickets for the event will be available on Thursday, 9 April 2026.
More information will be available closer to the date.
Planning to stay between the FOCAL Festival of Archives and the FOCAL International Awards? FOCAL members will host a limited number of tours and talks on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Further details of the events and how to book will be available in the coming weeks.
Exhibitors/Sponsors
The FOCAL Festival of Archives is a day-long event bringing together professionals in the archive and footage licensing industry. Exhibitors will showcase commercial footage licensing, restoration and preservation services, and related archive sector offerings.
Attendees include archive researchers, producers, production companies, broadcasters, content creators, and other professionals seeking archive content and services.
We have a wide range of opportunities to exhibit and/or sponsor the event. For more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected]