The Friends of the Galt Museum and Archives Akaisamitohkanao'pa Presents:

4th Annual Lethbridge International Film Festival 2026

April 17–20, 2026

70 films

18 countries
13 local productions.

THE STORIES YOU TELL

The Friends of the Galt Museum and Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa presents the 4th Annual Lethbridge International Film Festival (LIFF), taking place April 17–20, 2026 in Lethbridge. The four-day festival begins April 17 with the opening films and gala, continues with full days of screenings on April 18 and 19, and concludes April 20 with the closing films and party. LIFF 2026 will feature over 70 films from 18 countries, including 13 local productions.

LIFF will be held at our home venue, the Galt, and our sister venues, The Movie Mill and Sterndale Bennett Theatre. The festival will showcase local, national, and international films, including premieres and exclusive screenings with cast and crew in attendance. Audiences can also enjoy special events featuring director and actor Q&As, live scores performed over locally commissioned LIFF works, and engaging sharing circles. Enjoy cocktails, red carpet glamour, great films, live music and immersive settings at the opening gala and closing party.

The festival highlights films created by and representing under-represented voices and aligns with the community-centred mandate of the Galt Museum & Archives to deepen a sense of belonging by reflecting the world around us. Tickets and program launch March 27. Learn more about tickets, the full program, and out-of-town hotel discounts at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge at galtmuseum.com.

LIFF bridges local talent with global creativity, offering a rich tapestry of genres and styles with something for every audience member, regardless of age or taste.

THE STORIES YOU TELL.

2026 PROGRAM LAUNCHES, AND TICKETS GO ON SALE
MARCH 27TH, 2026 AT 10 a.m.

GET LIFF 2026 TICKETS