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August 26, 2026

Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival: Outdoor Stories on the Big Screen

An annual festival of outdoor-adventure, environmental, and cultural documentary films screened at downtown Flagstaff venues, one of the town's signature spring events.

By Mike Konefal | 4 min read
An outdoor adventure film screening at dusk with a glowing screen against mountain silhouettes and folding chairs in the foreground

The Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival brings the world's outdoor stories to a town that lives for them. Each spring, an annual program of adventure, environmental, and cultural documentaries screens at downtown Flagstaff venues, drawing the climbing, skiing, and trail-running community out of the hills and into theater seats.

What to Know

  • An annual festival of outdoor, environmental, and cultural films
  • Screenings at downtown Flagstaff venues each spring
  • A gathering place for the region's climbing, skiing, and trail communities

The festival curates a mix of feature films and shorts, with an emphasis on journeys, wild places, and the people who pursue both. Screenings tend to sell well, and the atmosphere in the lobby is part of the experience.

It is the rare festival that feels local even as it shows films from around the globe: the mountains on screen are the same mountains outside the theater door.

The screening schedule and lineup are announced each spring by the organizers, so check the festival's official channels as the season approaches.

Dates, Venues & Lineups Come From the Organizers

This page describes the event generally and is updated as official details are announced. For current dates, tickets, and the full program, refer to the organizer's own website or the town's official event listings.

Official Event Website

Confirm dates and details on the organizer's official website before making plans.

Mike Konefal, real estate agent and local guide for Flagstaff and Northern Arizona

Mike Konefal

Broker Associate · Coldwell Banker Northland Realty

A Northern Arizona local for more than 26 years, Mike writes this events guide to help visitors and future residents understand how the region comes together.

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