Banff Centre Mountain Film + Book Festival

Festival in Banff, Alberta

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival takes place each fall in Banff, Alberta. Don’t miss nine epic days filled with stories of remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions, and cutting-edge adventures told through the eyes of adventurers, authors, photographers, and filmmakers from around the globe.

The 2018-2019 World Tour is on the road in over 550 locations and 40 countries bringing audience favourites and special tour edits to a location near you.

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Mark your calendars for the 45th annual Festival in Banff from October 31 - November 7, 2020.

Tickets on sale early August, 2020.

View 2019 Schedule

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Festival in Banff

This is the section to find out everything about the festival in BANFF. Join us for the 45th annual Festival from Oct. 31 - Nov. 8, 2020. Tickets on sale early August 2020.

World Tour

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe. Check out the World Tour pages to find out when film screenings are coming to your area, and to see the...

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Competitions, Awards + Workshops

Mountain culture creatives: Find information on all of the competitions surrounding Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. View past award winners, or get information on upcoming workshops and...

The Best of the Festival

Award-winning films at Lux Cinema Banff, 229 Bear Street.

Award-winning films from the 2019 Film Festival the last Thursday of every month. 7 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Proudly presented by Rab & Banff and Lake Louise Tourism.
Don't miss: January 30: Piano to Zankskar, 2019 Grand Prize

Avalanche Awareness Night

Sunday, January 19 | FREE!

Presenting Partners:

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