The Lakes Noir International Film Festival is an international competitive film festival primarily dedicated to the thriller, noir, and crime genres, including Italian Giallo, Poliziottesco, and Spy Story films. Its inaugural edition is scheduled to take place from September 24 to 27, 2026, in Varese, Italy, utilizing locations such as the city's theater and the Estensi Gardens. The festival accepts works completed after January 1, 2024, and offers free submission for its first edition. Films in languages other than Italian must include Italian or English subtitles for pre-selection, with Italian subtitles being mandatory for finalists, and the official award of the festival is the "Golden Swan".