Festival 2026

The 25th anniversary edition of Bansko Film Fest is more than just an event — it’s a celebration of adventure, courage, and the global mountain community. Save the dates — 18–22 November 2026! For five unforgettable days, Bansko and the Pirin Mountains become the stage for extraordinary stories from the world of climbing, mountaineering, skiing, flying, exploration, and extreme adventure.

Join us to discover, connect, and live the adventure with the Bansko Film Fest community!

Bulgaria’s largest festival dedicated to mountains and extreme adventure celebrates 25 years with 10 festival venues, 80 selected film premieres from 35 countries across 6 continents, a competition programme in 9 categories, 15 presentations by leading Bulgarian and international adventurers, 8 photo exhibitions, filmmaker encounters, discussions, and much more.

Among the stars of the 2026 edition are Bartek Ziemski (Poland), Michael Dillon (Australia), Felix Berg (Germany), Aaron Durogati (Italy), and Pete Whittaker (United Kingdom). The film programme features exciting premieres including “Old Man Lightning”, “Downhill Skiers – Ain’t No Mountain Steep Enough”, “4000 from Home”, “Cherry on the Cake”, and “A Horse Is a Human’s Wings”.

A strong Bulgarian line-up will bring Veselin “Veso” Ovcharov, Pirin Galov, Kiril Doskov, Toncho Tonchev, Assoc. Prof. Kancho Dolapchiev, Eng. Dr. Tsvetan Parov, Dr. Kremena Georgieva, Kalin Hristov, and Georgi Bistrin to the festival stage.

Beyond the Screen

Experience the festival basecamp, exhibitions, adventure zones, festival bar, and parties — bringing the spirit of adventure beyond the cinema halls.

Bansko Film Fest is a celebration of courage, freedom, wild nature, and the people who push the boundaries of what is possible.

BanskoFilmFestKIDS continues its mission to inspire more than 400 children through open lessons, competitions, climbing, orienteering, caving, astronomy, and outdoor adventures.

Festival Finale

Saturday night brings the awards ceremony celebrating the best films of the competition programme, followed by the grand 25th Anniversary Bansko Film Fest Party.

25 years of adventure. Be on top with us!