Latest Updates
Our What’s On roster may look bare, but rest assured, a lot is going on at the VIFF Centre! An upgraded cinema experience will emerge from the construction chaos, helping us to showcase stellar Canadian, Indigenous and international filmmaking as it deserves to be experienced. Get ready to enjoy incredible big-screen entertainment at the VIFF Centre, reopening mid-August 2024.
State-of-the-Art Projection
Our new 4K laser projector will set the bar with spectacular true-to-life image quality.
Immersive Sound
Our new overhead speakers will bring you closer to the stories you love with breathtaking sound.
Big, Comfy Seats
Our refurbished seats will be even comfier, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in great cinema.
Name a Cinema Seat!
Honour a special film fan, mark an important anniversary or name a seat for yourself, and make a lasting contribution to the future of cinema in your community.
Stay tuned for more updates as our renovations progress.
VIFF Live
Cowboy Bebop + The Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band
Aug 26
Here’s the double whammy of the season: The Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band (led by Steven Zhu) paired with a screening of the thrilling 2001 Cowboy Bebop: The Movie.
Image: Allan Parker @adp.life
John Coltrane's Blue World:
The Mike Allen Trio + Le chat dans le sac
Sept 21
Join us as we celebrate the 98th birthday of John Coltrane and the 60th Anniversary of the French Canadian new wave classic which he scored. Coltrane’s music for the film was only released two years ago, as the album Blue World.
VIFF 2024 is Coming Up!
Save Big on Films with a VIFF+ Membership
The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival takes place from September 26 – October 6. Join VIFF+ before prices increase on August 1 and get up to 30% off Festival Passes and Ticket Packs, first dibs on films, free popcorn vouchers and more!
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Get the latest updates on our Festival, year-round programming and more – and get $5 off two VIFF Centre year-round film tickets.
