# El Gouna Film Festival — Visitor Orientation > The El Gouna Film Festival is an annual film festival held in El Gouna, established in 2017. See what it is and where it is held, then find a place to stay. > https://gounarealty.com/el-gouna-film-festival The El Gouna Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the town of El Gouna on Egypt's Red Sea coast. It was established in 2017 and is part of the town's cultural calendar. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a festival organiser or ticket seller. We orient you to the festival and its town setting, then help you find a home or a stay near the town centre. ## What it is, where it is held We orient you to the festival and its town setting. We list no dates, line-up, or tickets here. ### An annual film festival The El Gouna Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the town of El Gouna. It was established in 2017 and has become part of El Gouna's cultural calendar. ### Held in El Gouna The festival takes place in El Gouna, a privately developed Red Sea resort town. The town's Downtown, Abu Tig Marina, and Tamr Henna Square give it a natural setting for a cultural event. ### A resort town setting El Gouna was developed by Orascom Hotels and Development on the Red Sea, just north of Hurghada. Its lagoons, marinas, and squares frame the town life around the festival. We publish no dates, line-up, or ticket details, as these change each year. For the current programme, see the official festival source. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a festival organiser or ticket seller. ## Stay near the festival The festival sits in the town's life. Two areas put you close to Downtown and the marina. - **[Downtown](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/downtown)** — the walkable heart of El Gouna, with squares, cafes, and homes near the town's cultural life. - **[Marina](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/marina)** — Abu Tig Marina living, with waterfront homes a short ride from Downtown and the town's events. - **Close to Downtown** — the town's squares and cultural life sit within easy reach. - **Year-round town** — El Gouna lives beyond the festival, with everyday town life. - **Rent or buy a base** — pick a home near the centre, then visit each year with ease. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the El Gouna Film Festival? The El Gouna Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the town of El Gouna on Egypt's Red Sea coast. It was established in 2017 and is part of the town's cultural calendar. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a festival organiser. We publish no dates, line-up, or ticket details; check the official festival source for the current programme. ### Where is the El Gouna Film Festival held? The festival is held in El Gouna, a privately developed Red Sea resort town in Egypt, just north of Hurghada. The town's Downtown, Abu Tig Marina, and Tamr Henna Square give the festival a natural setting. If you want to be close to the town's cultural life, Downtown and the Marina are the areas worth weighing when you plan a stay or a home. ### When was the El Gouna Film Festival established? The El Gouna Film Festival was established in 2017. It is held annually in El Gouna. We keep this page evergreen and do not publish specific edition dates, as they change each year. For the dates and programme of any given year, check the official festival source directly rather than relying on this orientation page. ### Can I stay in El Gouna during the festival? Yes. El Gouna is a resort town with neighbourhoods near its cultural life, including Downtown and the Abu Tig Marina. If you want to be close to the festival setting, those areas are the natural choice. Browse the where-to-stay orientation and the neighbourhoods to compare, or talk to us about renting or buying a home near the town centre. ### Does Gouna Realty sell festival tickets? No. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform for El Gouna. We are not a festival organiser, ticket seller, or affiliate, and we publish no dates, line-up, or ticket prices. We orient culture-minded buyers and guests to what the festival is and where it is held, then help you find a home near the town and arrange a viewing. ## El Gouna context El Gouna is a master-planned resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, developed by Orascom, conceived in 1989. It sits about 25 km north of Hurghada, in the Red Sea Governorate, and includes two 18-hole golf courses, the Abu Tig Marina, and a lagoon-and-canal layout that gives most properties water access. The English-primary community draws international visitors, which keeps the town active around its cultural calendar. ## Disclaimer This page is evergreen orientation, not a festival programme. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a festival organiser, ticket seller, or affiliate, and does not handle transactions. We publish no edition dates, line-up, ticket prices, or ratings — these change each year. For the current programme, check the official festival source. Always verify current details with the relevant organiser before you act. ## Keep exploring - [Where to stay in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/hotels) — an independent orientation to El Gouna resorts by zone, before you decide where to base yourself. - [Downtown neighbourhood](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/downtown) — the walkable centre of El Gouna, near the town's squares and cultural life. - [Marina neighbourhood](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/marina) — Abu Tig Marina living, a short ride from Downtown and the town's events. - [Things to do in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/things-to-do) — diving, kitesurfing, the marina and more, beyond the festival. - [All El Gouna neighbourhoods](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods) — compare every area to find the right setting for your home. - [Buy property in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/buy) — browse homes for sale and what your budget can reach near the town. --- *Source: gounarealty.com/el-gouna-film-festival. Evergreen orientation — no edition dates, line-up, tickets, or ratings. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a festival organiser or ticket seller. Editorial voice — concrete facts, no exclamation marks. Multi-locale (EN/NL/AR/RU/DE).*