The 19th edition of Sensoria, the UK’s festival of film, music and digital, will take place in Sheffield from 22 – 25 October 2026.
We’re open to all suggestions but a key theme this year is ‘Plantasia’ which centres around biodiversity and is partly inspired by the 50th anniversary of Mother Earth’s Plantasia, the cult Moog synth album.
FILMS – Sensoria is looking to present music documentaries, music-related biopics, fiction features, or short films with innovative soundtracks or scores and truly exceptional music videos. Films should have been completed after 2024.
MUSIC (and/or VISUAL ARTS) – Sensoria is looking for original new bands and artists, especially (but not exclusively) those whose performance includes innovative, exciting use of visuals. The festival also regularly presents live soundtracks/scores to films.
The deadline is midnight on 17 February 2026. There is no entry fee
Please note – we have a very small team and can’t guarantee that we will be back in touch once you have submitted. If you have not heard by 8 August 2026 then we will not have selected your submission (yes it really does take so long to finalise).
FILMS
Sensoria is looking to present music documentaries, music-related biopics, fiction features, or short films with innovative soundtracks or scores and truly exceptional music videos. Films should have been completed after 2024.
- Click the link below to submit via Google Forms.
MUSIC (and/or VISUAL ARTS)
Sensoria is looking for original new bands and artists, especially (but not exclusively) those whose performance includes innovative, exciting use of visuals.
The festival also regularly presents live soundtracks/scores to films.
* Please note, Sensoria is not a standard music festival – we programme events at site-specific venues and locations.
- Click the link below to submit via Google Forms.
Partners & Co-promoters
We’d also love to hear from potential partners, co-promoters, or anyone who wants to make a suggestion – do get in touch.
