Ebertfest: The Last Dance
Chaz Ebert and Festival Director Nate Kohn proudly present “Ebertfest: The Last Dance,” the 2026 Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, celebrating more than twenty-five years at the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, Illinois.
Founded in 1999 by Roger and Chaz Ebert, Ebertfest honors films across genres and formats, including independent, international, documentary, and studio works that may have been overlooked by audiences or critics, fostering a powerful sense of community among filmmakers, students, and film lovers alike.
Film Festival Passes provide access to all eight screenings during the two-day event. Individual tickets go on sale April 1, 2026.
Date:
Friday, April 17 – Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time:
Screening schedule to be announced
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