Annapolis Film Festival — Buy your passes NOW!

The 2026 Annapolis Film Festival will take place March 26–29th, bringing filmmakers, artists, and audiences together in historic downtown Annapolis for four vibrant days of cinema, conversation, and connection. This year’s theme, “The Heartbeat of Film,” celebrates the pulse of storytelling—the emotion, energy, and human connection that make film a living, breathing art form.

“The Heartbeat of Film” reflects the unmistakable vibe of the Annapolis Film Festival: intimate yet electric, thoughtful yet joyful. It honors the moments when audiences lean forward in their seats, filmmakers share their truths, and conversations spill out of theaters into the streets, cafés, and waterfront spaces of Annapolis. It’s where film doesn’t just play—it resonates.

Now entering its 14th year, the Annapolis Film Festival was recently selected as “One of 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine. It has become one of the most anticipated cultural events in the Mid-Atlantic, welcoming more than 10,000 attendees annually and drawing audiences from across Maryland, the region, and beyond.

Festival Passes are on sale now! Single tickets go on sale March 6, 2026.