Since 1976, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival has been an industry leader in the celebration of Mountain Culture. Following the festival held every October, the annual World Tour reaches more than 40 countries on 7 continents, making it the largest adventure film tour on the planet. From approximately 375 films entered into the annual festival, the world’s best mountain films are chosen for the World Tour. This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, cultural and adventure films from the festival. 26 June 2026 at 7pm Adult: $25 Child: $15 NZAC Member: $20

Rachel Ormont is a dystopian techno-satire / psychological horror about a woman who unknowingly grows up in captivity working for an advertising agency. What started as a cult hit within NYC's Dimes Square scene has exploded into a genuine phenomenon across the U.S. and internationally. The film just wrapped a road show across 8 countries with consistent sell-outs, standing ovations, and wildly engaged post-screening Q&As. Audience reactions are polarized in the best way: people either give it one star or five stars, which has fueled incredible word-of-mouth, repeat viewings, and organic online buzz and TONS of fans from AU and NZ reaching out to our director directly on social media. Artforum named it Best Movie of the Year. Lumiere Cinema ranked it as the seventh most popular film in Los Angeles, ahead of Anora and The Substance. It's been called "the defining film of the 2020s," "The Holy Mountain for iPad Kids," and "2001: A Space Odyssey for people who've only interacted with humans through TikTok Shop." All of this happened with zero paid marketing, including fan-run meme pages, edits, and sustained online engagement.

New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic exotic jazz band are back! Their time away from touring has been spent composing, animating and learning even more instruments to create a show that will mesmerise the young and the old alike. Prepare for a unique experience featuring vibraphone, tuba, harmonica, pan flute, synthesisers, drums, bass and vocals - all brought to life against a stunning backdrop of hand-drawn animations.

Australia’s premier bluesman returns to NZ after sold out shows in 2025! Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller -Ash has been selling out shows all over the world! Don’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest! Thursday 20th August at Hokitika's Regent Theatre 7.00pm Doors / 7.30pm Show Family Friendly