Palm Springs International Film Festival 🎬
January 2 - 13, 2026
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is a premier event that showcases the best in global cinema. Each year, the festival draws film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and Hollywood's biggest stars to celebrate artistic excellence and storytelling. Recognized as one of the most important film festivals leading up to the film awards season, including the Oscars, it plays a pivotal role in the journey toward cinematic acclaim. From captivating film screenings and engaging Q&A sessions to a glamorous red-carpet gala and prestigious award ceremony, the festival offers a rich tapestry of events. It's a vibrant gathering that honors the art of film and brings together a diverse community of creatives and fans alike.
Palm Springs International Film Awards
Saturday, January 3, 2026
The Palm Springs International Film Awards & Gala is a dazzling celebration of cinematic excellence that draws Hollywood's elite. This glamorous evening features a radiant red carpet, where stars don shimmering gowns and sharp tuxedos, creating a captivating display of fashion and elegance. The event offers gourmet cuisine, cocktails, and an atmosphere filled with camaraderie as actors, directors, and industry insiders gather to honor outstanding achievements in film. The allure of the Film Awards is timeless, with many A-listers returning year after year to share stories, rekindle friendships, and make new connections in the enchanting setting of Palm Springs.
Dale Chihuly, Chihuly Studios, and John Kennedy Studio provide awards.
LEONARDO DICAPRIO
DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTOR
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
From Warner Bros. Pictures comes One Battle After Another, written, directed, and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film follows Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio), who exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off the grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces after 16 years, she goes missing, and the former radical scrambles to find her, as father and daughter both battle the consequences of his past.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN
ICON AWARD
SINNERS
In Warner Bros. Pictures feature Sinners, twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, who survived combat in WWI and gangland Chicago, return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, with a truck full of liquor to open a juke joint. As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture, and history, an evil descends, threatening to devour the community's heart and soul.
ADAM SANDLER
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
JAY KELLY
Jay Kelly (George Clooney) embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler). Poignant and humor-filled, epic and intimate, Jay Kelly is pitched at the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
NEON
INTERNATIONAL STAR AWARD
Director Joachim Trier
Cast includes: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skardgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning
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Palm Springs International Film Festival Passes
You may purchase passes online or by calling 760.778.8979 or 1.800.898.7256 during our office hours. Monday-Thursday 9 am-5 pm, or Friday 9 am-1 pm.
- Benefactor - $3,905 ($2,000 tax-deductible)
- Concierge - $3,128 ($1,250 tax-deductible)
- Premiere - $2,610 ($1,350 tax-deductible)
- Platinum - $ 609
- 5 - Day A Pass - $398 (Jan 2 - 6)
- 5 - Day B Pass - $398 (Jan 7 - 11)
- Student Pass - $213
After you purchase your pass, you will receive a confirmation email with more information and instructions on adding your name. As passes are non-transferable, the name on the pass must match the name of the individual using it. Please wear your pass at all times during the festival, as entry will not be granted without it.
Ticket Information
- December 2 - Films and schedule go live on the festival website
- December 3 - Member preview
- December 3 - 7, Member-only ticket sales
- December 8 - General public ticket sales begin.
General Admission $20 | Members $18
Talking Pictures are $30 - $40.
Bring your valid ticket to the theatre, whether you received it at the box office, printed it at home, or have it on your mobile device.
Lines begin forming 30 - 45 minutes before showtime outside the theater.
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