Practical infos
Ticketing 2026
Ticket sales for the 2026 edition of the festival are now open!
The festival aims to be an accessible event for everyone, with individual tickets priced at €8. You can also watch as many films as you like from just €36 (record to beat: 24 screenings in one week!).
Is it better to buy individual tickets or a pass? What is the Pass Club? Where can I collect my tickets and passes? You'll find the answers to all your questions on this page. To access the ticket office, click here. And if you need a little help, we've put together a printable PDF step-by-step guide (in french) to walk you through the process!
You'll be able to book your screenings at the end of November, so just a little more patience!
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES
“All Screenings” Ticket – Full Price: €8
One ticket for one person, valid for any public festival screening, subject to availability.
Please note: this ticket does not provide priority access. To guarantee entry to screenings after 5 pm at the Centre Bernard Taillefer and La Scène, we recommend purchasing a “Reserved Screening Ticket” (available when the screening schedule is announced).
“All Screenings” Ticket – Reduced Price: €5
One ticket for one person, valid for any public festival screening, subject to availability.
Available to under-18s, students, Pass Région or CMI card holders, jobseekers, regional TER pass/ticket holders and participants in the festival's carpooling initiative, upon presentation of proof of eligibility.
Reserved Screening Ticket – Full Price: €9
One ticket for one person, valid for a specific public festival screening available for advance booking. Includes access to the priority queue. Reservations are valid until 10 minutes before the screening. Tickets can no longer be purchased less than 1 hour before the screening.
Not all public screenings can be booked in advance. Only screenings after 5 pm at the Centre Bernard Taillefer and La Scène, as well as selected special events (masterclasses), are available for reservation. The list will be published at the end of November with the screening schedule. For all other screenings, please purchase an “All Screenings” ticket or a Pass.
Reserved Screening Ticket – Reduced Price: €6
One ticket for one person, valid for a specific public festival screening available for advance booking. Includes access to the priority queue. Reservations are valid until 10 minutes before the screening. Tickets can no longer be purchased less than 1 hour before the screening.
Available to under-18s, students, Pass Région or CMI card holders, jobseekers, regional TER pass/ticket holders and participants in the festival's carpooling initiative, upon presentation of proof of eligibility.
Pass Culture and Okay Savoie cards are accepted at the festival ticket counters during the festival.
For school groups, please contact pmeunier@lesarcsff.com.
PASS
CINEMA PASS
Grants access to all public screenings held in the resort's cinemas from 11 to 19 December 2026 (subject to availability, one seat per screening). You can also reserve your seats for bookable screenings at no extra cost.
€36 advance sale, €40 on-site
CLUB PASS
A way to support the Festival ❤️! In addition to all the benefits of the Cinema Pass, it offers priority access, with seats reserved at all screenings at the Centre Bernard Taillefer, Le Cœur d’Or and La Scène (subject to availability and until 10 minutes before the screening starts).
✨ NEW FOR 2026 ✨: exclusive Pass Club entrance at the Centre Bernard Taillefer, via the back of the cinema (for open-access screenings and by reservation only for bookable screenings).
€60 advance sale, €64 on-site
WEEKEND PASS
Enjoy the festival and all its screenings during opening weekend (Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December 2026)! You can also reserve your seats for bookable screenings at no extra cost.
€18 advance sale only
Please note: physical passes ordered before 2 December will be available for collection from 5 to 10 December 2026 at La Droguerie des Créateurs, 201 Grande Rue, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, during opening hours.
TICKET OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Ticket office opening hours will be announced at the end of November, alongside the screening schedule.
A ticket office will be open from 2 pm on Friday 11 December at La Scène cinema (Bourg-Saint-Maurice).
CINÉMA LA SCÈNE
Avenue Maréchal Leclerc - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Open on Friday 11 December, from 2 pm to 8:45 pm.
Open from Saturday 12 to Saturday 19 December, from 10 am to 8:45 pm.
CINÉMA LE CŒUR D’OR
Rue Saint-Jean, 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Open from Monday 14 to Friday 18 December, according to screening times (exact opening hours will be announced at the end of November, when the screening schedule goes online).
CENTRE DES CONGRÈS BERNARD TAILLEFER
Arc 1800 - Le Charvet, 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Open from Saturday 12 to Friday 18 December, from 10 am to 8:45 pm.
LA SALLE DES FESTIVALS
Arc 2000 - Résidence Aiguille Rouge, 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Open from Saturday 12 to Friday 18 December, according to screening times (exact opening hours will be announced at the end of November, when the screening schedule goes online).
Can't find the answer to your question? Check out our FAQ at the bottom of this page!
Need help buying tickets or passes, or booking your screenings?
Follow our step-by-step guide!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
I have a Pass Culture. How can I collect my ticket or pass?
You can collect your pass or ticket from the festival ticket offices (La Scène, Centre des Congrès Bernard Taillefer or Salle des Festivals) from 14 December onwards, in exchange for the voucher obtained through the Pass Culture website. Opening hours for each venue will be announced at the end of November, alongside the screening schedule. Online bookings are not available with a Pass Culture.
Where and when can I buy my Pass or tickets for screenings?
- Passes will be available for advance purchase on the festival website from 4 November.
- Individual tickets (excluding reserved screenings) will also be available for advance purchase on the festival website from 4 November.
- Individual tickets for reserved screenings will go on sale on the festival website at the end of November, when the screening schedule is announced.
- You can also visit our on-site ticket offices from 11 December. Details of locations and opening hours are available above on this page.
Can I buy passes for other people?
Yes. Simply increase the quantity in your basket.
Once purchased, you can transfer each pass to its user via the “My Tickets” section of your ticketing account. A step-by-step guide is available HERE to help you.
I'm unable to purchase a Pass. What should I do?
If the Pass you wish to buy displays “This Pass will be available from…”, sales have not yet opened. Please come back on the date indicated.
I can't complete my order. The confirmation button is greyed out. What should I do?
- Make sure you have ticked the box to accept the terms and conditions.
- Check that all fields marked with an asterisk have been completed.
I haven't received my order confirmation email. What should I do?
- Wait 15 minutes.
- Check your spam folder.
- Check the email address used to purchase your pass in the “Contact Details” section of your ticketing account.
- If you still haven't received it, please contact our ticket office by email: billetterie@lesarcsff.com.
Je ne trouve pas mon pass dans mon compte ?
- Check the email address displayed in your account menu. Your Pass is linked to the account registered with the email address used at the time of purchase.
- Have several email addresses? Log out and try signing in with another one.
- If you transferred your Pass, it will now be in the recipient's account.
- If you still can't find your Pass, please contact our ticket office at billetterie@lesarcsff.com, providing the 6-character Pass reference number if available.
I can't remember which collection method I selected.
You can check your selected collection method in the “My Tickets” section of your ticketing account. It is displayed on your Pass.
I entered the wrong email address when purchasing or transferring a Pass. What should I do?
Please contact our ticket office at billetterie@lesarcsff.com providing the 6-character Pass reference number if available.
Where and when can I collect my Pass?
- Physical Passes ordered before 2 December will be available for collection from 5 to 10 December 2026 at La Droguerie des Créateurs (201 Grande Rue, Bourg-Saint-Maurice), during opening hours (Monday to Saturday, 10 am–7:30 pm).
- From 12 December onwards, Passes will be available at the collection point selected when purchasing (Cinéma La Scène, Centre des Congrès Bernard Taillefer or Salle des Festivals). See the opening hours for each venue at the top of this page.
Can I attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies?
Pass holders are welcome to attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, subject to availability. We strongly recommend booking your seat in advance.
Where are the screening venues located?
- Cinéma Le Cœur d'Or - Rue Saint-Jean, 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- La Scène - Avenue Maréchal Leclerc - 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Centre des Congrès Bernard Taillefer (Arc 1800) - Le Charvet, 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Salle des Festivals - Les Arcs 2000
How can I access industry events (conferences, WIP screenings, etc.)?
Industry events are reserved for accredited industry professionals.
Can I / Do I need to book my screenings in advance?
You can either purchase an “open” ticket (no priority access, valid for any screening, subject to availability) or a “reserved” ticket for a specific screening to guarantee your seat. We recommend booking a reserved ticket for screenings available for advance booking.
Do I need to print my ticket?
- No, there is no need to print your ticket. You can simply show it on your smartphone at the entrance. We recommend saving it to your phone to avoid any internet connection issues.
- Please make sure your Pass barcode is clearly visible when your ticket is checked at the venue (avoid blurry photos or cracked phone screens).
How can I print or download my ticket?
- For individual tickets: Log in to your ticketing account and download or print your ticket from the “My Tickets” section.
- For Pass holders: Your ticket is included in your Pass. Simply show your Pass at the entrance for our team to scan.
If I can no longer attend a screening I've booked, can I give my ticket to someone else?
- For individual tickets: You can transfer your ticket to someone else free of charge. Reselling tickets or passes is strictly prohibited. You can also cancel your booking at any time through your customer account (see the step-by-step guide here).
- For bookings made with a Pass: Reserved seats cannot be transferred. You can still cancel your booking through your customer account (see the step-by-step guide here).
Can I get a refund for my ticket or Pass if I can no longer attend the festival?
- Passes cannot be exchanged or refunded.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- A full refund (excluding postage costs, if the Pass was mailed before the event) is only possible if the Pass holder is unable to attend the festival for medical reasons.
- For more information, please refer to the 2026 General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
How can I get an invoice?
You can download your invoice via the link sent by email after your purchase, or from the “My Tickets” section of your ticketing account once it has been created.
What payment methods are accepted?
- At festival ticket offices, you can pay by credit or debit card, cheque or cash.
- Online purchases can only be paid for by credit or debit card.
The screening I want to attend is no longer available for online booking. What can I do?
- Only screenings after 5 pm at the Centre Bernard Taillefer and La Scène can be booked in advance.
- If a screening is no longer available online, check back regularly, as availability may change.
- You can still attend screenings without a reservation, subject to availability. Simply join the queue at the entrance of each venue with your accreditation or non-reserved ticket.
Can I use the priority queue?
The priority queue is reserved for accredited industry professionals, Pass Club holders and ticket holders with a reservation for the relevant screenings.
Are certain rows reserved during screenings?
Reserved rows are marked with “Reserved” signs on the seats. Only Pass Club holders are entitled to sit in some of these rows. Our staff will be on hand in the screening rooms to direct you to the available seats.
If I'm late, will I lose my reserved ticket?
Your seat is guaranteed until 10 minutes before the screening starts. After that, your reservation is no longer guaranteed. Tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
If I have an invitation to a screening, do I get priority access?
- An invitation to a screening without an advance reservation does not guarantee a seat. If the screening is full when you arrive, you will not be able to enter the venue.
- Invitations do not grant access to the priority queue.
Are the screening venues accessible to people with reduced mobility?
All screening venues are wheelchair accessible, except for the Salle des Festivals in Arc 2000.
How can I vote for the Audience Award?
Log in to your online ticketing account using the email address provided when purchasing your Pass or ticket, then click on “Audience Award” in the left-hand menu.
Where can I get the festival programme?
- The digital programme will be available on the festival website from the end of November.
- The printed programme will be available at all festival venues during the event.
Can I use the shuttle service?
- A free shuttle service runs regularly between festival venues. Journeys between locations take approximately 5 to 20 minutes.
- Public transport between Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Les Arcs does not run in the evening after the last screening. However, screenings are scheduled at all venues to minimise travel and give festivalgoers the chance to discover great films! A free late-night shuttle runs from the Centre Bernard Taillefer (Arc 1800) to Bourg-Saint-Maurice after the last screening.
Can I take photos inside the screening room?
You may take photos during the film introductions and Q&A sessions before and after the screening, but photography is strictly prohibited during the film.
Couldn't find the answer to your question?
Please contact our ticket office by email at billetterie@lesarcsff.com or by phone on +33 (0)1 82 28 50 10 (phone support available Mondays and Thursdays, 10 am–1 pm and 2 pm–6 pm).