Virtual Festival

We hope you enjoyed the 2020 Virtual Edition of the Festival! 

75 films, curated into 40 events over nine epic days. #nineepicdays #epicadventuresindoors

Mark your calendars for the 2021 Festival: October 30 to November 7

NOW AVAILABLE: World Tour Virtual Edition! 
Includes audience favourites and special tour edits in the comfort of your home: Virtual World Tour Details

View details of the 2020 Film Competition Winners

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Virtual Festival Passes and Tickets

Watch 75 films, with 40 events including curated film programs, author events, and guest speakers. Find out more about passes and tickets for the 2020 Virtual Festival. Passes no longer on sale,...
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Virtual Festival Schedule

The 2020 Virtual Festival was held October 31 - November 8. Film Programs, guest speakers, and author events were released onto our online viewing platform throughout the festival.
2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, Signature Image, Hael Somma in Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage, Highline, Slackline

FAQ

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Festival in Banff and Online Films including what to expect, how to watch films online, and more!
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Banff Mountain Festival App

Curated by the team behind the most prestigious mountain festival in the world, the Banff Mountain Festival App is now available for download on iOS and Android

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Thank you to all of our partners and sponsors.
 

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Smartwool Giftcard

Purchase a Festival or World Tour pass or ticket and you will be eligible to receive a $15 Smartwool gift card. 

Gift Card is valid on a $75+purchase on Smartwool sites (for residents of Canada, the US, and select European countries until March 31, 2021).

You'll be sent a link in your email confirmation of your Festival pass or ticket purchase.

Partners + Sponsors

View detailed information on festival partners

Contact

For general inquiries, please reach out to our festival team | 403.762.6347 

banffmountainfestival@banffcentre.ca

For media interested in attending and providing coverage of the festival please fill in an accreditation form here. 

For more detailed contact information on the competitions, world tour, or partnerships click here. 

Festival Archive 

Access our festival archive. Historical festival information is available.

Flight Network has named Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival as the top film festival in North America. Read the full blog below.