Film festival showcasing indie films of all genres that defy convention. 14th CUFF.Docs November 18-22, 2026, 24th Calgary Underground Film Festival April 15-25, 2027 & year-round Off the CUFF events.
CUFF 2026 Festival Highlights
Announcing another record-breaking year for CUFF, making this our biggest festival in 23 years! In 2026, attendance hit 15,511, a 25% audience increase over last year. Since CUFF expanded to 11-days in 2023, we have seen a 85% increase in audience growth. A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Lukes Drug Mart for making CUFF 2026 possible and to everyone who was part of this year's fest.
