WELCOME TO VHS 2026
THE FESTIVAL
Five Days Celebrating
The Best In Indie Horror
The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival returns October 14–18, 2026, bringing audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals together for five unforgettable days of premieres, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, and the very best in independent horror cinema.
From emerging Canadian voices to international genre programming, VHS is built around bold films, engaged audiences, and meaningful connections between filmmakers and the horror fans who support their work.
5
DAYS
Film premieres, Screenings, panels, parties, filmmaker Q&As and more.
15
FEATURE FILMS
Featuring acclaimed local and international horror cinema.
SHORT PROGRAMS
6
Featuring over 60 short films from Canada and around the world.
30+
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Including screenings, panels, awards, special events, and parties
FESTIVAL PASSES
Choose Your Experience
Five days of film screenings, filmmakers Q&As, panels, table reads, special events, parties and awards show.
Choose your own adventure for how you want to experience VHS 2026
EARLY BIRD PASSES ON SALE NOW
Limited quantities available through August 18th, while quantities last. Regular pricing begins August 19th.
For Horror Fans.
✓ All Feature Films
✓ All Short Programs
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Personalized Festival Pass
EARLY BIRD
$219.00 REGULAR
$179.00
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
GET ACCESS TO
The Complete VHS Experience.
✓ All Feature Films
✓ All Short Programs
✓ All Industry Panels
✓ Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Awards Ceremony
✓ Festival T-Shirt + Tote Bag
✓ Launch Party + Industry Party
✓ Personalized Festival Pass
EARLY BIRD
$329.00 REGULAR
$279.00
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $50
GET ACCESS TO
For Horror Creators.
✓ All Industry Panels + Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Industry Party
✓ Personalized Festival Pass
EARLY BIRD
$139.00 REGULAR
$99.00
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
GET ACCESS TO
**All VHS 2026 passholders receive a personalized pass and lanyard. Details must be submitted by September 15, 2026. After September 15, a pass and lanyard are still included, but personalization cannot be guaranteed.
*VHS 2026 programming will take place across multiple screens, with some programming overlapping. Festival Passholders will be able to attend the vast majority of events, and will receive advance access to reserve seats and make their selections. Early Bird Passholders will get access to the first reservation window.
VHS 2026 PASSES
Five days of screenings, filmmakers Q&As, panels, table reads, special events, parties and awards.
EARLY BIRD PASSES ON SALE NOW
SCREENING PASS
INCLUDES ACCESS TO:
✓ All Feature Films
✓ All Short Programs
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Personalized Festival Pass + Lanyard
EARLY BIRD
$179
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
$219.00
FULL FEST PASS
INCLUDES ACCESS TO:
✓ All Feature Films
✓ All Short Programs
✓ All Industry Panels
✓ Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Awards Ceremony
✓ Festival T-Shirt + Tote Bag
✓ Launch Party + Industry Party
✓ Personalized Festival Pass + Lanyard
EARLY BIRD
$279
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $50
$329.00
INDUSTRY PASS
INCLUDES ACCESS TO:
✓ All Industry Panels
✓ Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Industry Party
✓ Personalized Festival Pass + Lanyard
EARLY BIRD
$99
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
$139.00
*VHS 2026 programming will take place across multiple screens, with some programming overlapping. Festival Passholders will be able to attend the vast majority of events, and will receive advance access to reserve seats and make their selections. Early Bird Passholders will get access to the first reservation window.
**All VHS 2026 passholders receive a personalized pass and lanyard. Details must be submitted by September 15, 2026. After September 15, a pass and lanyard are still included, but personalization cannot be guaranteed.
EXPERIENCE VHS
MORE THAN A FILM FESTIVAL
Five unforgettable days where fans, filmmakers and industry professionals come together for the love of horror.
WATCH
DISCOVER FRESH
HORROR FILMS YOU
CAN’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE
Experience award-winning features, impactful shorts, premieres, and hidden gems from around the world—all on the big screen with fellow horror fans.
PROGRAM DETAILS COMING SOON
MEET
FILMMAKERS
& Special
Guests
Walk the red carpet, attend filmmaker Q&As, and meet the writers, directors, cast, and special guests who bring horror to life.
PROGRAM DETAILS COMING SOON
INDUSTRY
Explore filmmaker panels, live table reads, networking events and the BC Screenwriter Development Program—all designed to help writers, directors and emerging creators build skills, make connections and take the next step in their careers.
WHERE HORROR
CREATORS GROW
PROGRAM DETAILS COMING SOON
CELEBRATE
WHEN THE CREDITS END
Join us for filmmaker parties, networking events, our annual awards ceremony, and unforgettable festival nights.
DETAILS COMING SOON
CONNECT
BECOME PART
OF THE STORY
Volunteer, partner, sponsor, support independent horror, or simply stay connected with Vancouver's horror community.
DETAILS COMING SOON