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The 2026 Hot Docs Festival will take place April 23 to May 3, 2026. Films will be announced in March 2026. 
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Festival Ticket Packages - On Sale Now

Our 20- and 12-ticket packages are the best way for doc-lovers to experience Hot Docs Festival.

  • Best Value: Enjoy the best price with savings up to 30% per ticket.
  • Flexible Sharing: Packages are shareable so you can do Hot Docs your way. See docs on your own, or share with friends and family.
  • Priority Access: Gain early access—a full week before the public—to select your tickets when the film lineup is announced in March. Your package function like credits, allowing you to select your tickets for the most anticipated screenings first.
  Early Price
(until March 2)
Regular Price
12-Pack $204
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$228
12-Pack - Member $192
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$216
20-Pack $300
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$340
20-Pack - Member $280
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$320

20 & 12-pack tickets can be used for all regular screenings, as well as special events like Big Ideas and opening night. Package prices do not include HST.

Single Ticket Prices

Regular Screenings: $22 regular ($20 member)
Special Events & Big Ideas: $27 regular ($24 member)

Hot Docs Members save on Festival tickets and packages. Join now at hotdocs.ca/join.

Ticket prices do not include HST.

Rush Tickets

If advanced tickets for a screening are sold out, a limited number of rush tickets may be available at the screening venue’s box office approximately 15 minutes before the start time. Line-ups for rush tickets begin roughly one hour before the film’s start time.

Same-Day Tickets

Same-day tickets for all screenings are available online and at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Box Office until one hour before the start time, subject to availability.

Same-day tickets are also available at each venue’s box office for screenings scheduled at that venue. Venue box offices open 60 minutes before the first screening of the day.

Contact Us


In Person at Hot Docs Cinema (506 Bloor Street West)

The Box Office is open every Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 6 pm

On days with screenings and events, the box office opens 30 minutes before the first show of the day and remains open until 30 minutes after the last show begins, unless otherwise indicated.

Online

Our customer service team is available Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please email us at [email protected].

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