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 filmmaking, VHS is built around bold films, engaged audiences, and meaningful connections between creators and the horror fans who support their work.
5
DAYS
Screenings, panels, parties, 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 screenings, filmmakers Q&As, panels, table reads, special events, parties and awards.
Choose your own adventure for how you want to experience VHS 2026
EARLY BIRD PASSES ON SALE JULY 28th
Limited quantities available through August 18th , or until sold out. Regular pricing begins August 19th.
For Horror Fans.
✓ 15 Feature Films
✓ 6 Short Programs
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Festival Credentials + Lanyard**
EARLY BIRD
$219.00 REGULAR
$179.00
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
The Complete VHS Experience.
✓ 15 Feature Films
✓ 6 Short Programs
✓ 5 Industry Panels
✓ Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Awards Ceremony
✓ Festival T-Shirt + Tote Bag
✓ Kick-Off Party + Industry Party
✓ Festival Credentials + Lanyard**
EARLY BIRD
$329.00 REGULAR
$279.00
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $50
For Horror Creators.
✓ 5 Industry Panels + Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Industry Party
✓ Festival Credentials + Lanyard**
EARLY BIRD
$139.00 REGULAR
$99.00
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
**Includes a VHS 2026 credential and lanyard. Industry and Full Fest Passes include personalized credentials featuring the passholder’s name and title/company when details are submitted by September 15, 2026. After September 15, a credential and lanyard are still included, but personalization cannot be guaranteed.
*VHS 2026 programming will take place across multiple screens, with some programming running simultaneously. Festival Passholders will receive advance access to reserve seats, with Early Bird Passholders receiving 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 JULY 28
SCREENING PASS
Watch all the movies. Get all the scares.
✓ 15 Feature Films
✓ 6 Short Programs
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Festival Credentials + Lanyard*
EARLY BIRD
$179
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
$219.00
FULL FEST PASS
Screenings, panels, parties, awards, and festival extras—all in one pass.
✓ 15 Feature Films
✓ 6 Short Programs
✓ 5 Industry Panels
✓ Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Awards Ceremony
✓ Festival T-Shirt + Tote Bag
✓ Kick-Off Party + Industry Party
✓ Festival Credentials + Lanyard*
EARLY BIRD
$279
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $50
$329.00
INDUSTRY PASS
Where filmmakers, writers, producers and horror professionals connect.
✓ 5 Industry Panels
✓ Table Reads
✓ Golden Tape Award Ceremony
✓ Industry Party
✓ Festival Credentials + Lanyard*
EARLY BIRD
$99
+ Fees and Tax
SAVE $40
$139.00
*VHS 2026 programming will take place across multiple screens, with some programming running simultaneously. Festival Passholders will receive advance access to reserve seats, with Early Bird Passholders receiving the first reservation window.
**Includes a VHS 2026 credential and lanyard. Industry and Full Fest Passes include personalized credentials featuring the passholder’s name and title/company when details are submitted by September 15, 2026. After September 15, a credential 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 NEW
HORROR FILMS
Experience award-winning features, powerful 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
