What to Expect at CMC’s 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival Screenings

Banff Film Festival returns to the Denver Stockyards Event Center on March 6-8, 2026.

February 26, 2026

What to Expect at CMC’s 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival Screenings — Banff National Park, photo by Paul Zizka

Dive into the extraordinary with Colorado Mountain Club from Friday, March 6th to Sunday, March 8th for a cinematic journey to the edge of the believable. Experience the world’s most daring expeditions, from scaling jagged summits to carving down vertical lines, all from the edge of your seat. The 2026 Banff Film Festival World Tour delivers a heart-pounding selection of remote explorations and elite action sports designed to inspire your next great adventure.

Every ticket purchase makes an impact, but every seat filled helps Colorado Mountain Club continue our work protecting and preserving the mountain landscapes we all love. Enjoy incredible films knowing you’re directly fueling outdoor recreation education and conservation. It’s a win for you and a win for wild places!

Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Get your tickets early to make sure you get the best seats!

The Basics:

When (**TIME CHANGE FROM EARLIER LISTING**): March 6-8, 2026. Each screening features a different lineup of films. For the evening showings (Serac and Moraine), the films start showing at 7PM, and doors will be open at 6PM with the evening ending at 9:45PM. For the matinee showings (Icefall and Crevasse), the doors will open at 1:30PM, and the film screenings being at 2:30PM with the afternoon ending at 4:50PM. There will be a 20-minute intermission in the middle of each screening. Come early to check out our Vendor Village packed with nonprofits and partners, grab food and drinks, and meet other outdoor enthusiasts!

Location: Stockyards Event Center - 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216.

Traffic Advisory: The area can be busy during events! Please allow extra travel time.

Parking: FREE parking is available at the Stockyards Event Center lot, courtesy of the Colorado Lottery. On-site parking attendants will guide you when you arrive.

Public Transportation Options: There is an RTD stop near the Stockyards Event Center, but there isn’t an easy way to access it. Rideshare is recommended.

Food/Drinks: There will be a cash/card bar and a small selection of food available for purchase.

What’s Playing: Each night features a different set of films. Click the series name to see the lineup each night:

MARCH 6 - SERAC (Watch Trailer)

MARCH 7 - ICEFALL (Watch Trailer)

MARCH 7 - MORAINE (Watch Trailer)

MARCH 8 - CREVASSE (Watch Trailer)

Special Guests: