September 16-23, 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia

ABOUT FESTIVAL

  • AIFF is proud to welcome film lovers from all walks of life to enjoy our programming.  You can find accessibility information on our events page. 

    If you have further questions about AIFF’s accessibility, please email operations@atlanticfilm.ca.

  • The online Box Office opens for early bird ticket packages on July 22nd at 1:00 PM, and for general ticket sales on August 14th at 11:00 AM.  The physical Box Office will open on September 14th in Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane at 10:00 AM.

  • The Box Office can be reached by email at boxoffice@atlanticfilm.ca. The Box Office can also be reached by phone at (902) 334-1420 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

  • September 14th & 15th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    September 16th - 23rd, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Should you need to contact the Box Office team before September 14th, you can reach us by email or phone during our regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

  • The 46th Atlantic International Film Festival kicks off with our Opening Night Gala on Wednesday, September 16th, and runs until Wednesday, September 23rd.

  • More information about films showing at the festival (and those streaming through AIFF Online) will be released on August 12, 2026, or in our printed program guide, available the first week of September at our Box Office, and at locations around Downtown Halifax.

  • To learn more about volunteering with AIFF, visit our Volunteer page, or contact our Volunteer team via email at volunteer@atlanticfilm.ca.

    The Volunteer team can also be reached by phone at (902) 334-1429 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

  • AIFF memberships give you a taste of the best of everything the festival has to offer.  Including exclusive access to AIFF Online, discounted festival tickets and merchandise and so much more, an AIFF membership is the perfect way to show your love of film while supporting AIFF’s work uplifting diverse cinematic voices and celebrating film in Atlantic Canada!

  • Find out more about the benefits of an AIFF membership on our website.

  • For any other questions you may have, please contact Logan Murray, Box Office Manager at boxoffice@atlanticfilm.ca

ABOUT AIFF MEMBERSHIPS

ABOUT TICKETS

  • You can view the program here and tickets will be available from Aug 14.

  • Yes! Tickets will be available for purchase at our in-person Box Office starting September 14th at 10:00 AM. However, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.

  • You will need an Eventive account to purchase tickets to our in-person screenings, as well as for showings on AIFF Online.

  • In the event of a program change, your contact information allows us to provide you with important updates related to your tickets. 

    AIFF will not sell or disclose your personal information to anyone. In Canada, it is an offense to send marketing and promotional emails from unrelated external companies without your consent.

    For more information on how Eventive uses this information, you can view their privacy policy here.

  • Yes! If you log in to your Eventive account here you can transfer any of your tickets on the “My tickets” page. Just click the “Manage” button next to the ticket you want to transfer and select “Transfer tickets”.

  • Select the ticket(s) you wish to purchase. At the checkout, click “Have a discount code?” and enter the code you were supplied.

    Click “Apply”. You should now see the adjusted price.

  • AIFF is only able to offer refunds for events that have been canceled. If an event is canceled outright refunds will be digitally issued to all ticket-holders.

    PLEASE NOTE:  Ticket Package and Festival Pass sales are final. Partial or full refunds are not available for Ticket Packages and passes. We are, however, happy to accommodate exchanges wherever possible.

  • In situations where your original plans have been disrupted, we are happy to offer exchanges as an alternative solution. We understand that last minute changes may be required and we will do our best to accommodate you.

  • For any questions regarding this policy, or to request an exchange on your tickets, please contact the Box Office team at boxoffice@atlanticfilm.ca or boxoffice2@atlanticfilm.ca. They can also be reached by phone at 902-332-1530.

    All refund and exchange requests will be reviewed and processed within a reasonable timeframe. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy time.

  • Only one discount code may be applied per purchase. Offers and promotions, such as the Early Bird Discount and the discount provided by Memberships may not be combined.

  • Ticket packages and passes can be purchased here.

  • We have packages of 4, 6, and 12 tickets that grant you admission to any non-Gala screening. You may use your tickets to book multiple seats in a single screening or use them as single admissions.

    Please note that ticket packages do not include tickets to Gala screenings or AIFF Online.

  • Once you have purchased a ticket package it will be available to use on your Eventive account. Once you select the screening(s) you would like to buy tickets for, select “Order tickets” and Eventive will prompt you to “Quick order tickets with pass ‘Ticket Package’.” Once you see this message all you need to do is order the desired number of tickets and enjoy the show!

    Be sure to bring your tickets, either printed or on your phone, to get access to the screening!

  • The Weekender is a pass that gives you access to all weekend screenings beginning 5:00 PM on Friday September 18th. (Please note this pass does not include access to AIFF Online or Gala Screenings.)

  • The Festival Pass will get you into any screening at the festival - with the exception of the Opening Night Gala Screening. The pass also includes access to all of the programming on AIFF Online. 

    Access to screenings is on a first come, first served basis. A generous allotment of seats is reserved for Passholders at each screening. While a pass does not guarantee seating, passholders are allowed to reserve tickets ahead of time and/or scan their pass at the door until that allotment has been reached. 

    Passholders should arrive for a screening at least 10 minutes before show time, as there is a limited amount of seats reserved for passholders. To guarantee a ticket we recommend purchasing one through the Box Office. Passes are non-transferable and photo ID may be required.

  • If you have a Festival Pass, we recommend you reserve a ticket online ahead of the screening to ensure access to your desired screening. 

    Additionally, your pass has a QR code associated with it in your Eventive account. All you need to do is open “My Passes” on your Eventive account and select “Show Barcode.” You can scan this QR Code at the door to gain access to screenings.

    Walk-up admissions can only be accommodated if capacity allows.

ABOUT TICKET PACKAGES / PASS

ABOUT AIFF ONLINE

  • AIFF Online presentations will be available to stream here starting Wednesday, September 23rd. Virtual screenings can be “unlocked” for the price of a ticket, or with a festival pass, or ticket package.

    Once a virtual screening is unlocked you will have 48 hours to start streaming it, and once started you will have 24 hours to finish watching. 

  • AIFF Online is an online streaming platform showcasing features and shorts that come from Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, NL and PEI).  We also offer a Shorts Pass that will allow you to watch all of the Shorts available on AIFF Online.

    Please note: AIFF Online does not feature our entire program. The vast majority of the AIFF program is available in-cinema only.

  • Each film can only be watched on one internet connection or network but can be watched by any device on that same network. I.e., you can start watching a film on your computer, and then continue on a tablet or phone, as long as those devices are on the same network. You cannot start watching at home, and then continue watching at a second location such as a friend’s home.

  • Once you have started streaming a film, you have 24 hours to finish watching, but for those 24 hours, you can start, stop, and restart as many times as you like.

    Passholders can use the online portal to access the films as they choose as they become available, for the duration of the festival. The exception is the Galas, which have specific 24 hour windows of availability.

  • No, our licensing prevents us from allowing streaming outside of the Atlantic provinces.

  • You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel-based Macs running macOS 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.

    If you have an Apple TV, Fire TV or Roku device, you can use Eventive’s dedicated apps for these platforms. If you have a Chromecast, you can cast to it from Chrome on your computer or Android phone. Detailed instructions are below.

    For more information on streaming content including device compatibility, please visit the Eventive Help Page at https://watch.eventive.org/help.

  • Please check the Eventive Help Page at https://watch.eventive.org/help.

  • Please check the Eventive Help Page at https://watch.eventive.org/help for information and live chat support, or contact the Box Office Support.

ABOUT HALIFAX

  • Flights are available to and from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, with both train and bus service available from VIA Rail and Maritime Bus to a terminal in Downtown Halifax.

  • Downtown Halifax is pedestrian friendly, with many areas featuring wide sidewalks for added accessibility. To travel around Downtown Halifax and beyond, Halifax Transit provides regular bus service throughout the city, with regular ferry service to Dartmouth. Transit tickets can be purchased through HFXGO, Halifax Transit’s official fare payment app (available for both iOS and Android), or at select retailers.

  • There are a number of world class accommodations available in Downtown Halifax, with many more a short distance away by Halifax Transit.  Discover Halifax has information on many of the available options on their website.