Aurora kino Fokus
Aurora Kino Fokus is the festival’s largest venue. The cinema has six screens and 878 seats, all of which are used by TIFF during the festival.
KulturHuset
With its 613 seats, the Main Hall at KulturHuset is the largest venue used during TIFF. For the rest of the year it hosts everything from symphony concerts and theatre to stand-up and rock, but in the third week of January the programme is dedicated entirely to film.
Verdensteatret Cinematheque
Verdensteatret (The World Theatre) opened in 1916 and is Norway’s oldest still operating cinema. TIFF runs Verdensteatret as a year-round cinematheque, while the third week of January is dedicated to the festival. The building houses the TIFF administration and has 216 seats.
Clarion Hotel The Edge
Clarion Hotel The Edge is our festival hotel. Here you will find our festival reception, where you can get help with matters large and small. We also host a variety of events here, including our Culinary Film Screening on Friday, January 23. 2026
Bryggeriet Scene
Bryggeriet Scene opened in August 2025 and has since served as a venue for concerts, podcasts, gatherings, and a wide range of other events. During TIFF, film screenings will take place on the main stage from morning until evening.
The Winter Cinema
Tromsø International Film Festival takes place during the polar night, making outdoor film screenings possible. The Winter Cinema is located at Stortorget, in the heart of the city.
Alfheim Svømmehall
Alfheim Svømmehall (Swimming Pool) was first transformed into a cinema venue during TIFF 2022 and has since hosted unique film and concert experiences.
