July 15: 48 hour Early-bird presale for ticket bundles and festival passes. 

August: Line-up announcements happen throughout August. Head to the film listings page after each line up announcement to see the films.

August 26: Our full festival line-up & schedule is announced. 

August 28, 10:00am: Individual tickets for the full festival line up go on sale to general public. See the full festival schedule and get your tickets here. 

September 24 - October 4: The 2026 Calgary International Film Festival!

Getting Between Venues

This year's film screenings take place at Scotiabank Theatre Chinook, Contemporary Calgary, Plaza Theatre, Globe Cinema, and The GRAND. As parking and traffic can be unpredictable, we recommend taking transit, walking or cycling to films if possible.

Other venues may be utilized for Special Experiences, and details on those venues will be included when the event goes on sale. 

Click here to see a map of our festival venues. 

Recommended Time Between Films

When planning your festival schedule, we recommend adding a buffer of at least 30 minutes between movies and 45 minutes if you need to travel between venues.

Please note that run times of movies listed on the website do not include shorts that may precede features or Q&As. Please take those into account when considering seeing back-to-back movies. Sometimes sold-out shows, an extended filmmaker Q&A or a surprise guest can cause films to run late.

Our volunteers and staff work as quickly as possible to clean the theatre and get it ready for the next film. If we’re running a few minutes late, please be patient! 

Q&As

We look forward to welcoming Alberta-based and international filmmakers to the festival for Q&As. You will be able to sort the films in the film guide by using the tag 'Guest In Attendance' once our schedule is announced August 26.  

Q&As run approximately 15, and are optional to attend.  

Program Guide

All information about our films will be available exclusively online on our website starting August 26.  

Check out our Box Office FAQ or contact us. 

Box Office Support

Email: boxoffice@ciffcalgary.ca

Call: 587-393-3730 

CIFF believes that everyone should be able to go to the movies. We strive to show as many films in accessible venues as possible. That said, not all venues are equally accessible.

Accessibility questions can be addressed to our box office team or the management of each venue. Please refer to the following accessibility information before your screening.

Contemporary Calgary

701 11 St SW

Accessibility 

Contemporary Calgary is fully accessible venue, complete with ramps and elevators. Please see a volunteer when you arrive and they can assist you during your visit.

Washrooms are set up with accessibility in mind. Gender neutral bathrooms located through out the building. 

Parking

Contemporary Calgary has ample parking in a Park Plus parking lot on site. With evening and weekend flat rates, it is wonderfully convenient for visitors. Payment can be made either at a kiosk or the ParkPlus app. 

There is a short walk from the north side parking lot to the main Contemporary Calgary doors. If closer loading zone usage is required please contact our Box Office. 

Globe Cinema

617 8 Ave SW

Accessibility

The Globe Cinema is a heritage building and presents challenges to accessibility. The cinema is divided into upstairs (Globe UP) and downstairs (Globe DOWN) auditoriums. The upstairs auditorium has no elevator or lift access. The upstairs bathrooms are not accessible. 

The downstairs auditorium has some room for a wheelchair. If you want to use the wheelchair space in the cinema you must contact our Box Office in advance so personnel can allow access to the ramp at the east side of the theatre. The theatre is limited to one wheelchair at a time. There is no designated companion seating. The downstairs auditorium has no access to accessible washrooms.

CIFF strives to offer additional screenings of films playing at the Globe at venues that are more accessible to audiences.

*Note: The October 1st screening of TENDER LOVING CARE at Globe Cinema will be Open Caption. 

Click here to see the full festival schedule and get your tickets. 

Parking

Street parking is available outside the Globe Cinema and is free after 6 p.m. every day, and all day on Sundays. The city provides various parking lots throughout the downtown core, with evening rates beginning at 4 p.m. Free parking is available after 4 p.m on weekdays and all day on weekends at the Harmony Parkade (112 5 Ave SW). 

Loading zones are across the street from the front door as the direct front is blocked by a bicycle lane. Parkades surrounding the theatre may have accessible parking. 

Scotiabank Theatre Chinook

Chinook Centre Mall - 6455 Macleod Trail SW

Accessibility

Cineplex Chinook is wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator to the auditoriums on the east side of the venue. Please note the escalators and elevator are prone to being out of service and CIFF cannot guarantee the functionality of either service. Please contact our Box Office if you want to inquire about the status of those services.

The venue has wheelchair-accessible washrooms, but no gender-neutral washrooms; please use whichever is most comfortable. 

Auditoriums contain Assisted Listening Devices and will be available at a limited supply for certain screenings. Please contact our Box Office if you require the use of these devices. Accessible screenings are listed below:

• ALL OF A SUDDEN | Cineplex Chinook | September 27 (CaptiView)
• ALL OF A SUDDEN | Cineplex Chinook | October 4 (CaptiView)
• CLARISSA | Cineplex Chinook | October 1 (CaptiView)
• CLUB KID | Cineplex Chinook | October 2 (CaptiView)
• THE DEBUT | Cineplex Chinook | October 4 (CaptiView)
• I PLAY ROCKY | Cineplex Chinook | October 4 (CaptiView)
• IN ALASKA | Cineplex Chinook | September 30 (CaptiView)
• IRON BOY | Cineplex Chinook | September 27 (CaptiView)
• JULIAN | Cineplex Chinook | October 4 (CaptiView)
• THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK | Cineplex Chinook | October 3 (CaptiView)
• PARADISE | Cineplex Chinook | September 29 (CaptiView)
• PARADISE | Cineplex Chinook | October 2 (CaptiView)
• TENDER LOVING CARE | Cineplex Chinook | September 27 (CaptiView)

Click here to see the full festival schedule and get your tickets.

Parking

The west side surface parking has ample accessible parking and ramps for entry. CIFF strongly recommends patrons with mobility issues use west side parking. Chinook Centre bars entry at 9PM. If you park in the south parkade or elsewhere during your screening you will not be able to traverse the mall to your vehicle after 9PM. West surface parking has doors and ramps open until the close of the cinema. 

The Plaza Theatre

1133 Kensington Rd NW

Accessibility

The Plaza Theatre has good accessibility. The front door is at ground level and the east side washroom is accessible, gender-neutral, and has a baby change station. The front door has an automatic opener. 

The auditorium has a gentle ramp and ample space for wheelchairs. Companion seating is not designated but there is ample seating directly in front of the wheelchair spaces. SIDEBAR is not strictly accessible to wheelchairs and has a step up to the bar space. The SIDEBAR patio is accessible but may require the moving of some tables and chairs. 

Parking

The loading zone is busy and parking in the area is moderately far from the venue. Please refer to City of Calgary resources for accessible parking information.

Street parking throughout Kensington and parkades in the neighbourhood. 

The GRAND

608 1 St SW

Accessibility

The GRAND is a fully accessible venue, equipped with a wheelchair lift at the main entrance and a ramp accessible via an alternate entrance on 6th Avenue SW. Should you need help with seating or arrival arrangements, please feel free to reach out to us at boxoffice@ciffcalgary.ca or call us at (587) 393-3730.

Two accessible private washrooms are conveniently located on the main level, behind the main staircase. General washrooms can be found on the mezzanine level, located on the 2nd floor.

Parking

Brookfield Place - Lot #35 (225 6 Ave SW)

For detailed information on how to get here and parking options, including additional recommended parkades, please refer to their “Getting Here” page.

I.A.T.S.E. Local 212 Training Facility

212 62 Ave SE

Accessibility

Accessible building with elevator, accessible washrooms, and adjacent parking. 

Parking

Wheelchair-accessible surface parking lot for visitors.

Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown

Accessibility

Accessible parking, valet parking, accessible washrooms, elevators, and more.

For more information about the physical features of their accessible rooms, common areas, or special services relating to a specific disability, please call +1-403-266-1980 . Click here to see accessible rooms types at this hotel.

Parking

On-site self parking is available for $40.00/day. 

Street parking is also available downtown. 

BY TRANSIT

The CTrain runs through downtown near many of our festival venues. 

Plan your trip to CIFF using the Calgary Transit website or by downloading the Calgary Transit App from the App Store or Google Play. 

BY RIDESHARE

Calgary offers a variety of rideshare options. Please click the links in the list below to decide which service is best for you.

• Communato
• Lyft
• Uber

BY E-SCOOTER

We are pleased to offer CIFF attendees a discount on their e-scooter rides, courtesy of our partners at Bird! Use the promo code CIFF2026 to get 10% off your rides from September 24th-October 4th. 

Flights

We are pleased to offer flight discounts for our out-of-town visitors, courtesy of our friends at Porter, Air Canada, and WestJet. 

Porter

Promo code: CIFF26

*This offer is valid for flights to/from Calgary (YYC) from September 22-October 2, 2026/September 24-October 6, 2026. Book before September 24, 2026. 

Click here to book your flights. 

Air Canada

Promo code: KGAQG9M1

*This offer is valid for flights to Calgary (YYC) from September 18-October 9, 2026

Click here to book your flights. 

WestJet 

Promo code: 2P9R6XS

*This offer is valid for flights to/from Calgary (YYC) from September 16-October 12, 2026

Click here to book your flights. 

Hotels

Delta Calgary Downtown |  209 4 Ave SE

Book your group rate for CIFF 2026!
 *This offer is valid for stays from September 24-October 7, 2026. Book before September 14, 2026. 

Call: (403) 266-1980
Online: Delta Calgary Downtown