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Hot Docs Festival will take place April 27 to May 7, 2023.

This year's festival will include in-cinema screenings, a curated selection of online offerings, and five Hot Docs Podcast Festival Showcase events

Members save on Hot Docs Festival tickets and ticket packages. 
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In-Cinema Screenings

Festival 20 & 12-Packs

Get the most out of our 30th anniversary Festival with 20- and 12-Packs. Packages can be used for all in-cinema regular screenings, special presentations and special events like Big Ideas and opening night. Note: ticket packages cannot be used for Podcast Festival Showcase events.

Plus, package holders:  

  • Pick films first with an exclusive access window March 28 to April 3
  • Can share tickets with friends and family
  • Save up to 30% on regular ticket prices
  Early Price
(until Jan 13)
Regular Price
Festival 20-Pack           $259 ($233 members)
 
$279 ($251 members)
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Festival 12-Pack           $179 ($161 members)
 
$199 ($179 members)
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6-Ticket Screening Bundle - $99 ($89 members)

Our 6-Ticket Screening Bundle will on sale March 28. Once purchased, your 6-Ticket Screening Bundle can be used to obtain tickets to regular and Special Presentations screenings. Please note: these tickets cannot be used for Big Ideas, Opening Night or the Podcast Festival Showcase events.

 

In-Cinema Single Tickets - $19-26 ($17-23 members)

Single tickets will be on sale to members when the film lineup is announced on March 28, and to the public on April 4. 
 


Online Streaming - May 5-9

A curated selection of over 100 films will be available to stream online from May 5-9Streaming is only available in Canada.
 

All-You-Can-Stream Pass - $299 ($269 members)

No need to get tickets - just log into watch.hotdocs.ca starting May 5 and enjoy Festival selections from the comfort of home. Streaming is available from May 5-9. Streaming is only available in Canada.

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6-Ticket Streaming Bundle - $99 ($89 members)

Our 6-Ticket Streaming Bundle will on sale March 28. Once purchased, your 6-Ticket Streaming Bundle can be used to obtain tickets to stream selected regular and Special Presentations films.  Streaming is only available in Canada. 

 

Streaming Single Tickets - $19-26 ($17-23 members)

Single tickets will be on sale to members when the film lineup is announced on March 28, and to the public on April 4. Streaming is only available in Canada.

 


Hot Docs Podcast Festival Showcase

The 30th anniversary Festival lineup will include the Hot Docs Podcast Festival Showcase—a tightly curated program of live presentations for the podcast-loving public, as well as industry panels and master classes for audio creators and non-fiction storytellers of all backgrounds and experience levels. Made possible with the support of lead sponsor CBC Podcasts.

 

Podcast Festival Showcase Pass - Early Bird Rate: $99 ($89 members)

  • Attend all five public podcast presentations during this year's Hot Docs Podcast Festival Showcase. Limited quantity available.
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Podcast Creators Pass - Regular Rate: $174

Explore the art and craft of podcasting with those shaping the world of audio during the Hot Docs Industry Conference & Market.
  • Access to industry podcast-focused sessions (May 3 & 4
  • Access all five public podcast presentations
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Podcast Festival Showcase Single Tickets - $29-37 ($26-33 members)

Single tickets will be on sale to members when the Podcast Festival Showcase lineup is announced on March 28, and to the public on April 4. 
GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates are the best way to give a Festival package or membership. Plus, we've made it even easier with preset amounts:

Or give a gift certificate in any amount, redeemable for concessions, tickets, passes, packages, and membership.

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