Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026
In 2026, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with its annual fall tour. Get ready for a full evening of jaw-dropping mountain films straight from the Canadian Rockies in Banff. It’s gonna be an epic night of adventure and inspiration
Since 2003, we at Pathfinder have been touring with a selection of films from the international Banff Film Festival in Canada. The autumn tour will take place from the last week of September to the first week of December. The tickets will go on sale during spring/summer 2026. This year we’re excited to expand with film screenings in two additional locations (Linköping & Jönköping) as well as showing both programs in several of the other locations.
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the world’s largest film festival showcasing films in the categories of mountain sports and experiences. In Scandinavia and Finland, the indoor cinema tour attracts over 20 000 visitors every fall. The screenings in Sweden have been organized by Pathfinder Travels since 2003.
Tour plan 2026/27 (indoor cinema)
Sweden
28 September Linköping – RED (New location)
29 September Norrköping – BLUE
01 October Lund – RED
06 October Malmö – BLUE
08 October Jönköping – RED (New location)
08 October Falun – RED
09 October Falun – BLUE
13 October Umeå – RED
14 October Växjö – RED
13 October Stockholm – RED
14 October Stockholm – BLUE
15 October Stockholm – RED
16 October Stockholm – BLUE
17 October Stockholm – RED
19 October Göteborg – RED
20 October Göteborg – BLUE
21 October Göteborg – RED
22 October Göteborg – BLUE
21 October Östersund – RED
22 October Östersund – BLUE
24 October Gällivare – RED
04 November Örebro – RED
Denmark
26 October Copenhagen – RED
27 October Copenhagen – BLUE
02 November Aarhus – RED
03 November Aarhus – BLUE
30 January 2027 Faaborg – RED
Finland
27 October Helsinki- RED
28 October Helsinki – BLUE
29 October Helsinki – RED
30 October Helsinki – BLUE
Norway
06 October Tromsø – RED
07 October Tromsø – BLUE
30 November Oslo – RED
01 December Oslo – BLUE
02 December Oslo – RED
03 December Oslo – BLUE
OPEN AIR 2026 (free outdoor event)
Lean back in your beach chair or stretch out on your picnic blanket and enjoy the Banff Mountain Film Festival under the open sky.
Göteborg – Slottsskogen – 29 augusti
Film programs 2026/27 – Cinema tour
For this year’s indoor screenings, we’re bringing you two film programs: RED and BLUE. The programs don’t have specific themes, both are a mix of the absolute best from the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Canada. Get ready for a mind-blowing blend of epic films
Festival Partners
Huge shoutout and thanks to our partners who are making this tour possible! We couldn’t do it without your support and we’re stoked to have you on board.
Colabs
What is the Banff Mountain Film Festival?
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the ultimate film competition celebrating the world of mountain sports and experiences. It’s the largest of its kind, where films showcasing epic adventures and thrilling mountain pursuits compete for various awards. The range of films is unparalleled, covering genres like adventure, travel, skiing, climbing, kayaking, cycling, documentaries, short films, feature films, and even animated films. Basically, you can expect to see a little bit of everything at the festival
World Tour
Right after the festival, a global tour kicks off, featuring a selection of the best films. The tour, known as the “World Tour,” attracts over 600,000 people across 1,200 screenings in 50 countries! For more information about the festival, visit www.banffmountainfestivals.ca. At Pathfinder, we’ve been organizing screenings of the festival in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark since 2003.
Join our Trail Team
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is all about awesome people and epic places! Want to help out at one of our tour spots or get involved with the tour?
More info about our partners 2026
Cotopaxi is a responsible outdoor brand with a clear purpose. For them, adventure is not just about exploring the world but also about making it a little better. That’s why they create outdoor gear responsibly and filled with color and joy that spreads to others. At the same time they are deeply committed to supporting vulnerable communities around the world.
Since 1877 Helly Hansen has been developing groundbreaking and innovative clothing and equipment for the mountains and the sea. In close collaboration with professionals around the world they create products designed for the most demanding conditions.
Since 1974 Osprey has been designing world-class backpacks with a focus on fit, quality, and a strong belief that adventure is for everyone, everywhere. From a one-man workshop in Santa Cruz to a global outdoor community, Osprey is designed for the journey.
Born in an attic in Sheffield in 1981 Rab has been creating gear for real mountain adventures ever since. A perfect match for a festival that celebrates adventure, curiosity and the wild.
Nestled among the beautiful mountains of Härjedalen lies Ramundberget. The perfect destination for those seeking something authentic and genuine where the road ends and nature begins. Here you’ll find the ideal mix of nature experiences and adventure all year round.
Scandinavian SkiPass is a seasonpass that provides access to 29 selected ski resorts across Sweden, Norway and Italy with a single pass. Depending on the resort, the pass offers either unlimited skiing or a limited number of ski days throughout the winter season.
SOTO, the Japanese outdoor stove brand, is known as the “Master of the Blue Flame.” Through precision Japanese engineering, the company develops powerful, reliable outdoor stoves that burn cleanly and efficiently even in extreme conditions. SOTO also developed the burner technology for the Olympic torches used in Tokyo and Paris.
With roots in Finland and a history dating back to 1936 Suunto has long equipped adventurers with tools to go further and explore deeper. Built for performance, precision and a spirit of discovery.
