world tour schedule
Colorado Whitewater Association
Ticket Price(s): Ticket are $20
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:Buffalo Rose in person or online
Support Colorado Whitewater Association, Vender, Silent Auction, Kids Club Bake Sale, Craft Beer and Food for a additional cost.
Yukon Canoe & Kayak Club - Teslin, YT
Ticket Price(s): Ticket prices: $20 for ages 12+, $10 youth 5-11, under 5 free
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: At the door
All proceeds will be donated to the Khàtìnas.àxh Community School Nutrition Program!
Shark Island Paddlers
Shark Island Paddlers is proud to once again host this amazing international film competition event. Bondi Pavilion will be the first stop of the 2026 World Paddling Film Festival Tour on April 8th, hosted by Shark Island Paddlers.
The World Paddling Film Festival Tour brings award-winning films to communities around the globe. You'll witness 12 or so of the best short (2-16 minute) paddling-themed films from over 800 global competitive entries.
Since 2006, it's screened over 1,000 times to more than 300,000 audience members.
With support from the Waverley Council Small Grants program, we shall also be running an exciting competition for local filmmakers to create a short film specifically for this event.
Join fellow paddlers, adventurous spirits and fans of the life aquatic at the most beautiful cinema location on the Eastern Seaboard.
We believe the best place to see the year's best paddling films is on the big screen surrounded by friends, family, fans and fanatics!!
With only 200 seats for one night only, this event will sell out again so be quick!
We will also have a very special adventure paddling guest, Sarah Davis whose epic "Paddle the Nile" journey is the subject of film and a book https://www.amazon.com.au/Paddle-Nile-Womans-Search-Ordinary/dp/0645489816 As in the past with our WPFF, an in-depth Q&A will put you up close and personal with this great explorer.
Ticket Price(s): $23 Advance or $29 Regular
Clear Waters Outfitting / NorthWest Canoe
Ticket Price(s):
$20/advance - online
$30/at the door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Gnarly Bard Theater
Doors open at 6pm. Sign up for door prizes, beverages available to purchase, free popcorn! Films begin at 7pm.
Yukon Canoe & Kayak Club - Whitehorse, YT
Tickets: $20, $15 youth (11-17), 10 and under free
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online and at the doors
The Pursuits Program - Georgian Bay Community School
A fundraiser for the Pursuits Program at the local high school - a grade 11 outdoor & experiential education program in a publicly funded school. Snacks, social and a silent auction.
Ticket Price(s): $30
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Georgian Bay Community School, Meaford Hall
Knik Canoers and Kayakers
Ticket Price(s): $15
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Bear Tooth Theatrepub
This event supports the educational and conservation programs of the Knik Canoers and Kayakers. Thank you for your support!
Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club
Ticket Price(s): $17.50 (the price is $13.50 plus ticketing fees - will come to $17.50)
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:bckc.ca, Georgian Theatre
Kirtland Community College
Ticket Price(s): Free entry, donations accepted for the Student Emergency Fund
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Kirtland Community College
We are gratefully accepting donations to the Kirtland Student Emergency Fund. Craft beer and wine are available for purchase during the show.
Oregon Coast Visitors Association and the Surfrider Foundation
Ticket Price(s): $15 advance and $20 at the door.
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Egyptian Theater
This is a fundraiser for the Coos Bay chapter of Surfrider Foundation. There will be awesome prizes, food and beer available for purchase!
United Albertan Paddling Society
The United Albertan Paddling Society invites you to join us at Paddling Film Festival World Tour at the NAIT Shaw Theatre on Saturday, April 18. Doors will open in the lobby at 5 pm, with the film screening scheduled for 6:30 pm. Before the show, purchase some beverages & snacks and take part in our paddling fair in the lobby, where you can explore various booths, discover how to safely start your paddling journey, learn essential skills for river outings, connect with local paddling clubs, and find out more about our provincial paddling associations.
All proceeds from this event will help fund essential equipment for our children's paddling program & training and certification of our volunteer instructors. Thank you for your support!
Ticket Price(s): $23/Advance, $25/Door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online at www.paddleuaps.com/film-festival
Valhalla Pure Outfitters Squamish
Tickets: $17
Proceeds are donated to Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.
Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation
Ticket Price(s): $12 advance/$15 at the door
Fantastic prizes and a gear swap
Economy Tackle
Ticket Price(s): $20.00
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online at Floridakayak.com and in-store at Economy Tackle
Wilderness Supply
Ticket Price: $20/$25
Places where tickets are being sold: West End |Cultural Centre Website
Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia
Ticket Price(s): $20/General Admission, $15/CKNS members, $10 Youth
Yukon Canoe & Kayak Club - Haines Junction, YT
Ticket Price(s): $20 for ages 12+, $10 youth 5-11, under 5 free
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online and at the doors
Utah Whitewater Gear
Ticket Price(s): $20/Advance $30/At The Door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:Utah Whitewater Gear
Smithers Whitewater Club
Ticket Price(s): $20 for members, $25 for non members (memberships sold at the door for $700)
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Aquabatics, Bugwood
Vernon Paddle Centre
Ticket Price(s): $20.00 per person
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online Ticketseller and Club Members
There will be some awesome Door prizes! This is our annual fund raiser in support of the Vernon Outrigger club and our sister Vernon Adaptive Paddlers.
MountainTrue
Ticket Price(s): $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Kids under the age of 12 are $5.
All proceeds support the work of MountainTrue. (www.mountaintrue.org) We’ll have several short films before an intermission, which will feature a short presentation about the work of MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper Program and a RAFFLE
Clearwater Paddling Society
Ticket Price(s): $25
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: At the door and Online
In support of the Clearwater Paddling Society. Dinner included and drinks for purchase once inside
Fairbanks Paddlers and The Folk School Fairbanks
Ticket Price(s):
$15 in advance / $20 at the door ( ages 10 and under free )
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Beaver Sports
HooDoo Brewing will be selling craft beer and other beverages. Local sponsors will be offering door prizes.
Utah Whitewater Gear
Ticket Price(s): $20/Advance $30/At The Door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:Utah Whitewater Gear
Mesa County Search and Rescue
Ticket Price(s):
$5 High School Students/Youth
$10 College Students with ID
$20 General Admissio
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online and at the door
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
Join Zoar Outdoor at Hampshire College for an amazing movie night featuring a collection of some of the best whitewater films across the globe! Apx. 2 hrs of paddling films!
Meet: Jackson Kayak pro paddler Mason Hargrove!
Win! Door prizes and swag!
Ticket Price(s): $20 General Admission Online; $15 Student; $25 at the door
Time: Doors open at 6PM and Films begin at 6:30PM
Venue: Franklin Patterson Hall - Main Lecture Hall 893 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
GOALS Youth River Expeditions / Rivers Lakes & Oceans
Ticket Price(s): $15 Advance / $20 At the Door
Tickets are being sold online only
In support of GOALS Youth River Expeditions, and featuring an in-person Q&A with the creators of this year's Best Documentary Film, "A Little Bit Different."
Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia
Ticket Price(s): $25/General Admission, $20/CKNS Members, $10 Youth
Montana Kayak Academy and Flathead River Alliance
Ticket Price(s): $15 in advance, $20 at Door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Sportsmans Ski Haus, Lary's Fly Shop
In support of Montana Kayak Academy and Flathead Rivers Alliance's missions. Food, Films, Libations, Fun and a whole lot of raffle items.
Northern Latitudes
Ticket Price(s):
$25 Advance / $30 Door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:Online, at our office
The Dragons of Hope Thunder Bay
Ticket Price(s): $20 in advance (plus processing fees), $25 at the door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite or in person at the door
A film festival for all paddling enthusiasts and lovers of outdoor adventures! This event is hosted by The Dragons of Hope Thunder Bay Breast Cancer Survivor Team. Your support will help us represent Thunder Bay at the International Breast Cancer Survivor
Dragon Boat Festival 24th to 30th August 2026 in France.
North Shore SUP, St. Louis River Alliance and Paddle it Forward
The Paddling Film Fest ‘Twin Ports’ World Tour Stop is Back!
~In support of the St. Louis River Alliance & Paddle it Forward~
Join fellow paddlers and adventurous spirits for an evening of inspiration and awe as we take over both Zinema Theatres (222 E Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802) on Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-8:30pm.
Tickets:
$25 Advance tickets go on sale early 2026 and will sell out fast. Digital proof of purchase (order confirmation) must be presented at the door to receive your official Paddling Film Fest ticket.
Door & Raffle Prizes:
We have incredible door & raffle prizes, thanks to awesome sponsors, including an epic brand-new Stand-Up Paddleboard!
Your event ticket doubles as your door prize ticket—don’t lose it!
Door prizes will be handed out before and after films; you must be present to claim them.
Raffle tickets will be sold in the Zinema Lobby from 4:30-8:50 p.m. Winners announced at 9 p.m.; presence not required to win.
Proceeds:
All proceeds support the St. Louis River Alliance and the Paddle it Forward Project, two local nonprofits dedicated to connecting people with our regional waterways through stewardship, education, and recreation.
*Event Schedule:
4:30 p.m. Doors open, socializing, raffle tickets available. Free popcorn with raffle ticket purchase (while supplies last). Other concessions available for purchase.
5:15–6:15 p.m. Paddling Celebrity Guest Appearances – meet local paddlers who’ve completed epic regional paddling quests.
6:30 p.m. Film Premieres begin
7:30 p.m. 15-minute intermission
7:45 p.m. Films begin again
8:30 p.m. Films commence
8:50 p.m. Last chance to buy raffle tickets
9:00 p.m. Raffle winners announced (you do not need to be present)
9:00–11:00 p.m. ‘Happy hour’ at Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar
*Event Schedule tentative, please refer to Full Event Details
Full Event Details; www.duluthsup.com/paddling-film-fest
Trailhead Kingston and Belleville
Ticket Price(s): $25 per person
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:Trailhead Kingston - 262 Princess Street, Kingston, ON
Juneau PADDLING Film Festival
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Films start at 6:30 pm
Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door
Calgary Mountain Film Festival
Ticket Price(s): TBA
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online on cmff.ca
Royal Gorge RIO
Ticket Price(s): $17
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Canon Cinema
Explore La Crosse & LaCrosseAF - Adventure Festival
The Premiere Paddle Destination of the Midwest
Get ready to make waves and immerse yourself in the vibrant paddling culture of the La Crosse Region, where stunning waterways and weekend-long adventure awaits!
Join us for a “reel” good time with a special film showing at the Rivoli Theatre, local paddle excursions, scenic trails, the Goose Island Grind paddling event and more. As the Midwest’s premiere paddle destination, the La Crosse Region is making waves—don’t miss your chance to ride along!
Ticket Price(s): FREE! Donation Based Ticketing - ALL donations go to support River Cleanup of La Crosse
UpaDowna with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates and Colorado Whitewater Association
Ticket Price(s): $15 for adults/ Free for youth
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online and at the door
Wild Science Explorers
Ticket Price(s): $15 advance / $20 at the door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: The Flicks' box office
In support of Wild Science Explorer's rafting-based youth program. Beer, wine and food for purchase. Door prizes, raffles and more.
Arts Council of Big Sky
Ticket Price(s): $20 - general admission
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online and at the door
Algonquin Outfitters
In Support of the Haliburton Muskoka Kids Water Festival
Ticket Price(s): Adult $20. Youth and Groups $15
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Ticket Price(s):
$15/Parklands Members
$20/ Non-Members
$25/ at the door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: https://theparklands.org/
In support of The Parklands of Floyds Fork, a visitor and donor supported public park.
Auburn State Theatre
Ticket Price(s): $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Kids under 12.
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: www.auburnstatetheatre.org, the Theatre Office at 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, or call 530-885-0156
Sponsored by Protect American River Canyons (PARC)
The Colonial Theatre
Ticket Price(s): $10 Colonial Theatre Members, $13 non-members/general public
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: www.bethlehemcolonial.org, The Colonial Theatre box office, in-person, day of show, minimum of 30min before showing.
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Ticket Price(s): $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:
Lyric Theater and online at https://www.thelyric.com/movies/
Chances to win raffle prizes from local sponsors. Tickets are sold at the event for $5 each.
Lakeland Canoe Club
Ticket Price(s): 15
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Box office
The Canadian Canoe Museum
Ticket Price(s): $27.50
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Museum's front desk, Museum's online store
Great raffle prizes, beer/wine available for purchase, free parking
White Squall
Ticket Price(s): $30 plus HST for adults, $15 plus HST for those under 18.
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Stockey Centre Box Office
Revelstoke Paddlesports Association
Get stoked with the Revelstoke Paddlesport Association for a night of the world’s best paddling films! From big adventure to creative storytelling, this curated lineup celebrates all things paddling on rivers, lakes, and beyond.
Grab a drink, settle in, and soak up the inspiration. Drinks will be available for purchase.
This event is a fundraiser, and every ticket helps support our mission and fuels more epic paddling programs and community events. Come for the films, stay for the vibes, and help keep paddling strong in Revelstoke!
Ticket Price(s):
$15 advance / $20 at the door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:
Revy Outdoors
FineLine SUP
Princess Cinema
Ticket Price(s): $21.00 advance / $22.00 at door.
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online only at www.princesscinemas.com
Co-Sponsored by Craft Brewer Stockyards Brewing & Salus Marine Wear Co.
Playhouse Cinema
Ticket Price(s): $21.00 advance / $22.00 at door.
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: www.playhousecinema.ca at The Playhouse Cinema website.
Co-Sponsored by Adventure Attic & Craft Brewer Stockyards Brewing
NEWP (Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers)
Ticket Price(s): $15 advance, $20 at the door
Tickets are available for the film festival with dining, or the film festival only. Advance purchase is encouraged as space is limited. Tickets will be available at the door as long as seats are available.
The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co.
Ticket Price(s): $15 Advanced/$20 at the Door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:On-line or at the door the day of the event.
Skärgårdsidyllen Kayak & Outdoor
In support of non profit organisation Sustainable Archipelago. Drinks and food available. Killer prizes from sponsors will be handed out to some lucky visitors before the last film.
Ticket Price(s): 300 sek
Suntrail Source For Adventure
Ticket Price(s): $20Advance/$25 Door
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:Roxy Theatre box office, and roxytheatre.ca, and linked through www.suntrail.ca
City Of Mission - Clarke Theatre
Ticket Price(s): $20 Adults / $5 Students
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Western Canoe and Kayak, Valhalla Pure Abbotsford, Wentings Cycle, Mission Leisure Centre
Rapids Riders & Wild Rivers Conservancy
Ticket Price(s): $25
Place(s) where tickets are being sold:Online and at the door
In Support of the Wild Rivers Conservancy & Rapids Riders.
NWT Recreation and Parks Association
Ticket Price(s): $25
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: On the NWTRPA Website starting Feb 2, 2026
All proceeds from the Paddling Film Festival supports youth paddling programming and training.
Drift and Roam Events and Quiet Adventures Society
Advance discounted tickets avalible til 1/31 $8, Advanced tickets on 2/1 til 2/26 $10, Day of tickets 2/27 at Door $15(Cash/Card). Children 10 and under Free with Adult ticket.
Proceeds for this event directly go back to supporting the missions of Quiet Adventures Society, and Drift and Roam Events.
TRU Students Union
Join us for the Kamloops Premiere of 2026 “PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL” at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This event is a partnership between the TRU Students’ Union, Thompson Rivers Interior Paddle Sports Club and Kamloops Search and Rescue.
The movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Join us early to participate in the prize draws and meet other paddlers. Tickets are $10 for TRU students and $15 for general admission. Reserve your ticket below!
Proceeds from the ticket sales are shared as a fundraiser for the Thompson Rivers Interior Paddle Sports Club, TRU Foundation to fund an award for TRU Students in the Adventure Program and Kamloops Search and Rescue.
Following the screening, we will be giving away exciting door prizes including gift cards to local adventure-related shops, Learn to Paddle Course and a one year membership to the Thompson Rivers Interior Paddle Sports Club.
Ticket Price(s): $15-$20
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online on trusu website. visit trusu.ca
Takapuna Beachside Cinemas
Ticket Price(s): $25 Standard - $37.50 with drink.
Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online and at door
Premiere - The Complete Paddler
The Paddling Film Festival kicks off its 2026 world tour with The Complete Paddler hosting the Premiere on January 22nd 2026. This year, the Paddling Film Festival will be held at The Toronto International Boat Show. The Premiere is a special event on the tour as it reveals the winners of each film category, unlike other hosts showing the festival we only play the winners so the films will be a surprise!
Tickets: This year, there are two options for tickets for the 2026 Paddling Film Festival Premiere.
Option A - Standard Ticket $20.00 - Customers that choose Option A will receive a ticket to the 2026 Paddling Film Festival and gain access to the Toronto International Boat Show 4:00pm-6:00pm on January 22nd 2026.
Option B - Premium Ticket $30.00 - Customers that choose Option B will receive a ticket to the 2026 Paddling Film Festival and gain access to the Toronto International Boat Show at 11:00am-6:00pm on January 22nd 2026.
Tickets will sell out ahead of time so there will be no tickets left at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Complete Paddler in person or here online. Digital proof of purchase (order confirmation) must be presented at the door for entry, door prize tickets will be handed out at the event.
Advanced tickets will be available until 1:00pm Thursday January 22nd.
We have some amazing door prizes this year and your entry ticket is your door prize ticket! Door prizes will be handed out during intermission. We will also be offering a raffle prize this year, a brand new Boreal Designs Baltic 120 Ultralight Kayak!
Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event or online. The winner will be announced at 8:30 PM on the night of the event.
One hundred percent of the night’s proceeds will be going directly to Project Canoe, a Toronto-based youth charity program which aims to foster a transformative environment for young people using the outdoors as a primary medium.
Address: Toronto International Boat Show, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place.
Location: Seminar Room 107
Timing:
6:00pm Doors open
6:30pm Films Premiere
8:00pm Intermission Begins, Door Prizes are Announced
8:30pm Raffle Draw
8:50pm Remaining Films Premiere
9:50pm Event ends
Door Prizes: Your event ticket is your door prize ticket so do not lose it! Door prizes will be announced during intermission.
Parking: YES, there is paid parking at the Enercare Centre.
film Selection
Check back soon for the 2026 Paddling Film Festival Shortlist.
World Tour schedule
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