Snakebite Film Festival

Event Dates:
  • Fri • January 30, 2026 • 12:00 AM
  • Sat • January 31, 2026 • 12:00 AM
  • Sun • February 1, 2026 • 12:00 AM
  • Mon • February 2, 2026 • 12:00 AM
  • Event Cost: Full Festival Pass: $65.00
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Snakebite Film Festival is a 4 day event from January 29th till February 1st in Penticton. Our mission is to bridge the gap of knowledge, understanding and acceptance through film. This is truly a Festival for the Okanagan and features the famous 5-day film challenge showcasing independent filmmakers.

  • 11 Films
  • 3 Venues
  • 1 Gala
  • 1 Infamous Wine Tour

This year join us for a Dolly good time at the HUB for our Dollywood Gala on January 29th!  Come for great entertainment, dinner, drinks, cash prizes for best 1980’s costumes, and more!

Join us for the infamous Snakebite Wine Tour on January 30th, where we’ll sip, and savour, ending at Chulo Tapas for al-a-carte lunch.

We will be featuring 11 fantastic films this year:

Official Selection

  • 9 to 5 (1980) – The Standard Space
  • Until Branches Bend – Landmark Cinema
  • The History of Sound – Landmark Cinema
  • Curl Power – Tempest Theatre
  • Blue Heron – Landmark Cinema
  • Village Keeper – Landmark Cinema
  • Pride vs. Prejudice – Tempest Theatre
  • 5-Day Film Challenge – Cleland Theatre
  • Sweet Summer Pow Wow – Landmark Cinema
  • Eleanor The Great – Landmark Cinema
  • Four Mothers – Landmark Cinema

For tickets, and more information visit the official Snakebite website.