The 26th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 25 June to 6 July 1976.

[1] The Golden Bear was awarded to Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson directed by Robert Altman.

[2] The Japanese film In the Realm of the Senses by Nagisa Oshima was confiscated during the Berlinale premiere of the film and banned after a court hearing.

[3] Charlie Chaplin's 1957 film A King in New York was also screened at the festival.

[1] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[4] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award: The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[2]