The 24th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival takes place October 15-18, 2026.
The Ultimate All-Access Festival Experience
• Advanced seating at every film screening at all venues throughout the Festival
• Priority entrance to all ceremonies, panels and workshops throughout the Festival
• Cocktail hour (after 4 pm daily) access at Members Club/Filmmakers Club
• Access to Sunday VIP Brunch.
• Access to Members/Filmmakers Club for filmmaker coffee chats (limited availability)
• Premium orchestra seating to Say Anything: An Intimate Screening and Evening with John Cusack
The Complete Four-Day Festival Experience
Admission to all screenings, ceremonies, panels, and workshops at all venues throughout the festival (excluding VIP Brunch)
A Full Festival Pass for the Next Generation
Discounted Festival Pass. All the benefits of a Festival Pass at a lower price! For Film Fans ages 40 and under.
Day Passes on sale August 24
NHFF Headquarters
Passes purchased online will available at our Event Headquarters the weekend of the festival during the hours below. Passes can also be purchased here during the festival.
New Hampshire Film Festival Headquarters
Portsmouth, NH 03801
McKeon Box Office at the Historic Theater:
28 Chestnut St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Passes are also available for purchase at The McKeon Box Office at The Music Hall.
Special Note for Passes and Individual Screening Tickets
Some venues have limited seating. Festival Pass, NextGen Pass, Day Pass, and Individual Ticket holders are admitted on a space-available basis approximately 15 minutes prior to showtimes.
There will be rush lines set up at each venue. Screenings can and will sell out often. Seating is not guaranteed. For the best chances of securing your seat please get in line early!
Passes purchased through the NHFF/Music Hall online box office will be available at NHFF Headquarters the weekend of the festival beginning at 9:30am on Thursday. Passes can also be purchased at the Music Hall Box Office during the weekend of the festival only.