How To Fest
Welcome!
Everything you need to know about this year’s film program, screenings, and how to purchase tickets or passes can be found below. If you have any questions or can’t find the information you need, you can always email us at support@nyicff.org.
Before we dive in, we want you to know that we are here to help you navigate the Festival as best as we can. So please call, email, or otherwise get in touch. And if you make it to a screening, don't hesitate to introduce yourself!
Now onto the good stuff:
dates
This year's Festival is in-person
Screenings run February 28 – March 1, March 7 – 8, and March 14-15 in NYC.
age recommendations
FAQ
tickets and passes
Festival tickets and passes will be available:
For MEMBERS ONLY: January 31, 2026
To the public: February 4, 2026
Member Pricing
Members at the 16mm level receive 5% off of all tickets and passes
Members at the 35mm level and above receive 10% off of all tickets and passes
Regular Pricing
General Event Tickets — $17
Includes most in-person screenings
Special Event Tickets — $20
Includes Opening Night, Best of the Fest, and screenings with filmmaker Q&As
Festival Passes
Starting at $185
Includes access to everything, and we mean everything. Learn more
Help
For step-by-step instructions, click here
Ticketing and Refund Policies
New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) does not issue refunds under any circumstances, except in the following two cases:
- If a ticket is purchased in error and NYICFF is notified within 90 minutes of purchase.
- If an event is canceled by NYICFF.
In all other cases, refunds are not offered, online, over the phone, or in person. To notify customer support of an erroneous charge, or if you have questions, please email support@nyicff.org. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
