Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026: Ticket Price, Booking Link, Dates, Venue, Timings

Every film enthusiast should know about the Dharamshala International Film Festival. The Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF), founded in 2012 by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, has grown to be one of India's premier independent festivals. DIFF’s mission is to promote contemporary art, cinema, and independent media in the Himalayan regions of India, and bring together local and high-profile international filmmakers. The festival also helps to strengthen the enormous independent filmmaking community in India and South Asia by developing networks of solidarity, support, and resources. 

Dharamshala International Film Festival Highlights 

Highlights	Details
Name	Dharamshala International Film Festival
Venue	Tibetan Children's Village School
State	Himachal Pradesh
Date	October 29 - November 1, 2026
Time	10 AM - 8 PM
Age limit	18+

Dharamshala International Film Festival Date, Time and Venue

The 15th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival will be held from October 29 - November 1, 2026 at Tibetan Children's Village School McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala. The film festival will start at 10 AM to 8 PM. The link to the Festival schedule is given below-

https://diff.co.in/film/festival-schedule/

How to Reach Dharamshala International Film Festival 

Mood of Transport	Direction	Distance
Airplane	The nearest airport is Kangra-Gaggal Airport (Dharamshala Airport) Amritsar has regular flights. From Amritsar Airport take a car to McLeod Ganj. Chandigarh is another option. From Chandigarh Airport take a car to McLeod Ganj.	Approximately 50 minutes by car from Dharamshala Airport to McLeod Ganj.  Approximately a 5-hour by car From Amritsar Airport to McLeod Ganj. Approximately a 6.5-hour drive From Chandigarh Airport to McLeod Ganj.
Train	The nearest rail heads are Amb-Andaura and Pathankot Cantt.	From Amb-Andaura station take a 3.5-hour car ride to McLeod Ganj.
Bus	Dharamshala/McLeodGanj is well-connected to the following cities:  Delhi Pathankot  Jalandhar Amritsar Shimla	Delhi (490 km)  Pathankot (90 km) Jalandhar (193 km) Amritsar (200 km) Shimla (241 km)

Dharamshala International Film Festival Ticket Price 

Online and offline tickets are available for the Dharamshala International Film Festival and the ticket prices are given below: 

Stay tuned for the updated ticket price 2026. 

Category	Ticket Price	Details
Student Pass	Rs.1999	This includes access to all four screenings, panels, and workshop days. Student Delegate Pass holders will need to produce a valid Student ID.
Delegate Pass	Rs.2999	This includes access to all four screenings, panels, and workshop days. DIFF tote bag.
Special Delegate Pass	Rs.9999	This includes an invitation to the DIFF 2024 Opening Night screening and dinner, with invited filmmakers, dignitaries, and special guests Access to all four days of screenings, panels, and workshops A DIFF tote bag Priority Access
DIFF Supporter	Rs.17,499	This includes an invitation to the DIFF 2024 Opening Night screening and dinner, with invited filmmakers, dignitaries, and special guests An invitation to the DIFF 2024 Closing Night Party with invited filmmakers, dignitaries, and special guests.  Access to all four days of screenings, panels, and workshops An exclusive festival bag with DIFF goodies, and a catalog Priority access (subject to availability).

Dharamshala International Film Festival Online Booking Link

Interested persons must visit the box office at the venue which opens at 9 am on all four festival days. Additionally, there will be a box office booth at M Hotel near McLeod Ganj Square from November onwards, operational between 10 am and 5 pm.

You can also book tickets online in advance. Book your passes now and enjoy the marvelous cinematic journey. 

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Step to Book Online Ticket for Dharamshala International Film Festival 

Interested candidates can book tickets from Insider. in

Steps to follow while booking the ticket

Step 1: On the right-hand side of the official website https://diff.co.in/, there is a section called passes.

Step 2: After Clicking on that button it leads to Insider. in.

Step 3: Select the Book Now option

Step 4: Select the category of ticket you would like to book and the number of tickets

Step 5: Fill in your details and proceed to payment.

Step 6: Make the payment and download the tickets for future use. 

FAQs

Ques: Where will the Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026 take place?

Ans: The Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026 will take place at Tibetan Children's Village School McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

Ques: When will the Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026 take place? 

Ans: The Dharamshala International Film Festival will be held from October 29 - November 1, 2026 10 AM to 8 PM.

Ques: What are the timings of the Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026?

Ans: The Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026 starts from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Ques: What is the ticket price of Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026?

Ans: The Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026 ticket price starts from Rs. 1999 onwards.

Ques: Are there parking spots at the Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026 venue?

Ans: There is no parking within the Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026 venue.