City of Lights Film Festival
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Thu, Sep 18 – Sat, Sep 20, 2025
44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505
Aurora’s City of Lights Film Festival, held each September in downtown, showcases diverse films from around the world. Enjoy premieres, Q&As, and a celebration of local artistry—all in Illinois’ City of Lights.
Join us in September and take in all that the downtown area has to offer—small businesses, outdoor art, diverse dining options—and make your attendance at the 3rd annual City of Lights Film Festival a weekend of community and connection...and of course, film!
Whether you come as a film goer, selected filmmaker, or aspiring artist, you are a part of the festival's fabric. Join us!
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