The Countdown Begins: Tyler Film Fest tickets now on sale

Tickets are now on sale at LibertyTyler.com for the 2026 Tyler Film Festival, presented by Dobbs & Porter!

Filmmakers and movie lovers are invited to step onto the red carpet for a weekend of captivating stories from Texas and beyond as the festival returns to Liberty Hall on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. each night!

Get the full experience with a 2-Day Pass for $30, which includes access to both nights of screenings and early entry beginning at 6 p.m. each night, giving you extra time to find your seat and settle in before the films begin. Single-day tickets are also on sale for $20, with entry to the event beginning at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s lineup features student and independent short films, each no longer than 20 minutes, from Texas and around the world! Both nights will showcase a variety of genres and styles, with Q&A sessions following screenings, offering festivalgoers the chance to hear directly from filmmakers, cast, and crew members. The evening will conclude with the awards ceremony, where the festival’s winning films will be announced.

The 2026 Tyler Film Festival is sponsored by Dobbs & Porter, Sharon and James Wynne, True Vine Brewing Company, KETK, Heart of Tyler, Visit Tyler, TAG, Tyler Art Festival, East Texas Film Society, Liberty Hall, and the Texas Film Commission.

Please note that some films feature mature content. Parents are urged to exercise discretion and consult the festival schedule and program guide for film content. The schedule will be shared online closer to the event date.

For more information, visit TylerFilmFest.com or follow Tyler Film Fest on Facebook and Instagram.