2026 Festival in Banff, Alberta
Join us for the 51st annual Festival in Banff from October 31 - November 8, 2026.
The Festival features nine epic days of events, including film screenings, guest speakers from around the world, plus mountains of FREE events including exhibitions, the Festival Marketplace, and so much more! Some films will also be available to watch from homes anywhere in Canada and USA following the Festival.
2026 Chomolungma Pass now on sale!
Experience the ultimate Festival adventure for 9 epic days.
Early Bird Offer: Available until January 9
(Or while quantities last)
Buy Pass Now
Banff Centre Hotel:
Priority hotel bookings are available for Festival passholders!
See details below.
What's Included: Festival Pass | $1550
Chomolungma Festival Pass | Early Bird Offer
$1550 CAD | Until January 9
The Ultimate Festival Adventure! See and do it all.
Includes the following:
- Tickets for one person to your choice of non-overlapping Festival events from October 31-November 8, 2026.
- Priority seating in the Jenny Belzberg Theatre.
- Reserved Parking
- Festival VIP Guest Bag and 2026 Poster
- Invitation to Festival VIP Reception
- Online Film Pass (Can/USA only)to watch films after the Festival.
- Access to watch Banff on Demand (Can/USA only) online film programs throughout the year.
- Passes include a $330 donation portion (With tax receipt issued where applicable.)
Passholders also get first priority to book a room on-site at Banff Centre!
Lock in your room before they sell out.
(Accommodation not included in pass price).
Once you have completed your pass purchase, you can book your hotel.
For questions, please contact box_office@banffcentre.ca.