Since 1976, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, a flagship program of Banff Centre, has been an industry leader in the celebration of Mountain Culture. We promote understanding and appreciation of the world’s mountain places by creating opportunities for people to share and find inspiration in mountain experiences, ideas, and visions. Following the festival each fall, our annual World Tour reaches more than 40 countries on 7 continents, making us the largest adventure film tour on the planet.

Mark your calendar for the 2022 Festival in Banff!
October 29 - November 6

Featuring live events at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and partner locations in Banff and Canmore, as well as online films on demand! 
This year's festival also includes many free events including the Festival Marketplace, exhibitions, Campfire Conversations, and so much more. 

Schedule announced: September 29
Tickets On  Sale: October 4, noon
Online Film Pass: Early Bird Pricing, October 4 - 15 
Volunteering at the Festival
2022 Festival Marketplace

What’s Happening Now

The World Tour is still on now – check in with your local host for more information! Virtual screenings are also available.

IMPORTANT: UPDATE, JUNE 30, 2022: We've migrated to a new platform (using the same URL, filmfest.banffcentre.ca) with the goal of improving audience experience. Even if you've rented a program from us before, you'll need to create a new account on our new platform. If you rented a program or received a gift before June 11, 2022 and hadn't yet watched it, please email us at banffmountainfestival@banffcentre.ca or worldtourinfo@banffcentre.ca so that we can set you up with access to your program on the new platform, as there isn't an automatic migration of everyone's purchases.

Presenting Partners

Major Partners