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. The festival takes place in Varese, Italy, utilizing locations such as the city's theater and the Estensi Gardens. Its inaugural edition is scheduled for September 24 to 27, 2026. 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. The official award of the festival is the "Golden Swan".