The 23rd Annual New Hampshire Film Festival takes place October 16-19, 2025. Come for one day or all four days!
ALL PASSES (excluding Day Passes) on sale to Public: Friday, May 30
The Ultimate Festival Experience
• Reserved seating at screenings and panels.
• Exclusive access to the Members/Filmmakers Club.
• Priority entrance to Sunday VIP Brunch, and all award ceremonies, workshops, and parties.
• Concierge services for restaurant and film recommendations
• Transferable (can be shared if passholder can’t attend)
• Festival merchandise credit ($25)
• Recognition in The Music Hall season playbill as NHFF donor
• Priority access for Hotel Thaxter reservations
• Invitations to The Music Hall film events year-round
• Digital display recognition
• Tax deductible donation
For the Fan Who Wants It All (and a Little Extra)
• 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 p.m. daily) access at Members Club/Filmmakers Club
• Access to Sunday VIP Brunch.
• NEW BENEFIT: Access to Members/Filmmakers Club for select filmmaker coffee chats (limited availability)
Local Love, VIP Style
• Special discounted VIP Pass for New Hampshire Residents.
• All VIP Pass Benefits
Must show valid New Hampshire ID upon pass pickup.
Choose Your Own Cinema Adventure
• Admission to all screenings, ceremonies, panels and workshops throughout the Festival at all venues Thursday through Sunday
• Admission to all ceremonies and parties (excluding Sunday VIP Brunch)
• NEW BENEFIT: Access to Members/Filmmakers Club for select filmmaker coffee chats (limited availability)
For Film Fans 40 & Under
• Special discounted Festival Pass for patrons 40 and under.
• All Festival Pass Benefits
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
TBD
Portsmouth, NH 03801
McKeon Ticketing Hub:
104 Congress St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Passes are also available for purchase at The McKeon Ticketing Hub at The Music Hall.
Special Note for Passes and Individual Screening Tickets
Some venues have limited seating. Festival Pass, Next Gen 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.