Opening Night of the Emberlight International Film Festival
EIFF26 opens with an evening of imagination, humor, and visual storytelling as Laughs & Animations kicks off the festival in signature Emberlight style. This crowd-pleasing program celebrates the artistry of animation in all its forms — from playful and inventive shorts to bold works pushing the boundaries of the medium.
Official film selections will be announced in July 2026. Until then, audiences can reserve their seats for Opening Night and join us as the Emberlight International Film Festival begins five unforgettable nights of global cinema, creativity, and community at The Ember Club.
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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.
