2026 BIFF Venues

Home to the Opening Night and Closing Night film screenings and various film screenings throughout the Festival, this Boulder landmark is in the heart of downtown.

Food will be available to purchase on Saturday and Sunday through McDevitt Tacos.

Film screenings will occur throughout the Festival in two of the auditoriums at Century Boulder, the local Cinemark movie theater with recliner loungers that take comfort to the next level.

Concessions are available daily for purchase featuring snacks, sweets, soda and libations.

Grace Commons Church transforms into one of the most beloved film festival venues, and is home to the Adventure Film Program, which screens one of the most captivating collection of films.

Snacks and beverages will be sold by the Grace Commons Student Ministry during Friday and Saturday screenings.

First Church is one of Boulder's most recognizable landmarks. The church is transformed into a theater over the Festival, and many of the Call2Action film TalkBacks occur here.

Food and beverage will be available for sale during the screenings.

Located at the Longmont Museum, the Stewart Auditorium is home to all Longmont screenings of the Festival. A Longmont Pass allows entry into all screenings here, and individual tickets are also available for purchase.

Snacks are available for purchase at the Stewart Auditorium Snack Cart.

The Canyon Theater at the main branch of the Boulder Public Library will host the 2026 Teen Short Film Competition Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 9.

The Boulder Shambhala Center will host youth workshops during the 2026 BIFF.

This beautiful Boulder venue will host both CineCHEF and one of the Opening Night Pre-Parties. Tickets for each of these events are available to purchase online while supplies last.

For more than 100 years, Hotel Boulderado has been one of the most famous and luxurious hotel landmarks in Boulder, Colorado. This year, it will be the location of one of the Opening Night Pre-Parties.

The Post is a beloved Boulder live music venue and bar, serving up tasty bites and hosting the Adventure Film Party on Friday evening during the Festival.

Home to the Boulder After Dark (B.A.D.) party on Saturday evening, the Oddfellows Hall building is situated on Pearl Street and is a recognized city landmark.

Japango Boulder serves a dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine, and plays as host to this year's VIP Filmmaker Party.

The Velvet Elk Lounge will host an exciting lineup of singers and songwriters throughout the festival, offering audiences intimate live performances in one of the city’s premier music venues.