ReFrame Film Festival Announces Dates and Pass Sales for 2026 Documentaries

Peterborough’s ReFrame Film Festival has announced its 2026 show dates, running from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8, with passes now available for purchase.

Dave Mackison’s “The Engine Inside” was one of the festival’s feature films from the 2024. Photo courtersy of the Reframe Festival.

ReFrame’s 2026 In-Person Program will have a lineup of over 40 new documentary films at the Showplace Performance Centre and Market Hall Performing Arts Centre from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. The Virtual Program will run with more than half of the films from the in-person lineup from Feb. 3 to Feb. 8, available on-demand Canada-wide.

The programming is enriched by filmmaker question-and-answer sessions, workshops, panels, performances and exhibits across the community throughout the ten days of the festival.

Festival passes can be purchased online or in person at Watson & Lou, located at 383 Water St., downtown Peterborough.

Hybrid Pass - $145

Provides full access to all in-person screenings and events (Jan. 30 to Feb. 1) plus complete access to the Virtual Program (Feb. 3 to 8).

In-Person Pass - $120

Provides access to all screenings, performances, workshops, panels, and Q&As in the In-Person Program from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

Watch-With-A-Friend Virtual Pass - $75

Provides access to the Virtual Program for those enjoying online films together from Feb. 3 to 8.

Single Virtual Pass - $60

Provides access for one viewer to the Virtual Program, available on-demand across Canada from Feb. 3 to 8.

For more information, visit the ReFrame Film Festival website.

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