WIFF: Windsor International Film Festival
Whether you're planning to maximize the entire week of WIFF or catching one or two favourites, we've got your guide to make the most of Canada's largest volunteer-run film festival.
WIFF BY THE NUMBERS
- Thursday October 29th through Sunday November 8th, 2026
- 11 days
- four venues: Chrysler Theatre, Capitol Theatre Pentestar and Kelly Stages, University of Windsor Armouries
- 232 feature films
- over 300 screenings
- Online: available now at windsorfilmfestival.com
- In-person: Box office opens on October 22nd, 2026
- 75 feature documentaries
- films from 55 countries
- 53 local films
- 51% of the feature lineup is Canadian, the largest share in WIFF history
- 59 francophone films
Ticket packages include:
- single movie tickets
- general 10-pack (10 movies)
- premium tickets
- premium 30pack (3 movies)
- women in film ticket package
- rush tickets available on select dates and select times
TICKET SALES
- Online: available now at windsorfilmfestival.com
- In-person: Box office opens on October 15th, 2026
FEATURE FILMS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
- Opening Film: Paper Tiger, directed by James Gray and starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson (North American premiere)
- Closing Film: The Debut, directed by Jesse Eisenberg and starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
- World Premiere: Draw Me a Bridge, a documentary directed by Jean-Daniel Lafond about the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge
EXPLORE MORE
Make sure to check out WIFF Alley while you’re exploring downtown – a permanent (and always growing) artwork installation connecting you between the Capitol Theatre and Chrysler theatre. Click here to learn more.
You can also download and flip through our Downtown Dining Guide filled with all the places you can grab a quick bite between films, or make a reservation and make it a true night out.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT WIFF?
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Use our blogs for inspiration while you’re checking out WIFF this year. Itineraries & ideas crafted around making the most off your WIFF experience.
