Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival & World Tour

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 45 countries on 7 continents, making us the largest adventure film tour on the planet.

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

Join us in Banff for the 51st annual Festival from Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2026! The Festival features guest speakers including adventurers, authors, and filmmakers sharing their stories; epic films from around the world; FREE events, the annual Festival Marketplace, happy hours with music, downtown and partner events, and mountain art exhibitions, and more!

2026 Festival Passes on sale in April 2026.

World Tour

The 2025-2026 World Tour launched in December following the Festival in Banff and is on the road in over 40 countries! Find a location near you.

Banff on Demand

Watch films online from home! Banff on Demand features films from past World Tour programs, festival favourites, as well as school programs.

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