Closing Night of the Emberlight International Film Festival & The Emby Awards
EIFF26 concludes with an evening celebrating the filmmakers, stories, and creative voices that have shaped this year’s festival. The night features a final screening of outstanding international cinema alongside the presentation of The Embys, honoring exceptional achievement across this year’s official selections.
Both a celebration and a final cinematic experience, Closing Night brings audiences together at The Ember Club for one last evening of discovery, recognition, and shared storytelling as the festival comes to a close.
Official film selections and award nominees will be announced in July 2026. Join us as we celebrate another unforgettable year of global cinema in true Emberlight fashion.
MORE ART TO DISCOVER
Over the final two weeks of the festival, Emberlight comes fully to life across the Gogebic Range. Spend the afternoon strolling through Art in the Park and Emberlight Photographers, then gather in the evening for international cinema, unforgettable performances, and lively conversation with artists and friends over a pint. And of course, it all unfolds during the most beautiful weeks of the year in the Northwoods.
This summer, the Emberlight International Film Festival (EIFF) expands to five nights at The Ember Club on August 14, 16, 19, 20, and 21. On August 15, pianist Adam Rothenberg presents Poets & Arborists in recital at the Hurley Auditorium. And on August 22, Emberlight returns to the historic Ironwood Theatre for Something Wonderful, a special closing concert with Miles Mykkanen, Adam Rothenberg, and The Broadway Strings.
Plan your trip to Emberlight now and experience some of the most inspiring nights of the Northwoods summer.
