world tour schedule

 
Feb
27

Drift and Roam Events and Quiet Adventures Society

  • E.L. Hannah Community Center, Albert A. White Performing Arts Theater - East Lansing, MI (map)
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Advance discounted tickets avalible til 1/31 $8, Advanced tickets on 2/1 til 2/26 $10, Day of tickets 2/27 at Door $15(Cash/Card). Children 10 and under Free with Adult ticket.

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Proceeds for this event directly go back to supporting the missions of Quiet Adventures Society, and Drift and Roam Events.

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Mar
11

Shark Island Paddlers

  • Bondi Pavillion - Bondi Beach, NSW Australia (map)
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Shark Island Paddlers is planning to again host the Australian Premier of this festival at the magnificent Bondi Pavilion in early March 2026.


Join fellow paddlers, adventurous spirits and fans of the life aquatic at the most beautiful cinema location on the Eastern Seaboard.


We will also have a very special adventure paddling guest, Sarah Davis whose epic "Paddle the Nile" journey is the subject of film and a book https://www.amazon.com.au/Paddle-Nile-Womans-Search-Ordinary/dp/0645489816  
As in the past with our WPFF, an in-depth Q&A will put you up close and personal with this great explorer

Ticket Price(s): $23 Advance or $29 Regular

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Mar
14

Skärgårdsidyllen Kayak & Outdoor

  • Storm Restaurang & Biograf - Grebbestad, Västra Götalands län, Sweden (map)
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In support of non profit organisation Sustainable Archipelago. Drinks and food available. Killer prizes from sponsors will be handed out to some lucky visitors before the last film.

Ticket Price(s): 300 sek

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Mar
21

NEWP (Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers)

Ticket Price(s): $15 advance, $20 at the door

Tickets are available for the film festival with dining, or the film festival only. Advance purchase is encouraged as space is limited. Tickets will be available at the door as long as seats are available.

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Mar
27

Revelstoke Paddlesports Association

  • The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46 - Revelstoke, BC (map)
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Get stoked with the Revelstoke Paddlesport Association for a night of the world’s best paddling films! From big adventure to creative storytelling, this curated lineup celebrates all things paddling on rivers, lakes, and beyond.

Grab a drink, settle in, and soak up the inspiration. Drinks will be available for purchase.

This event is a fundraiser, and every ticket helps support our mission and fuels more epic paddling programs and community events. Come for the films, stay for the vibes, and help keep paddling strong in Revelstoke!

Ticket Price(s):
$15 advance / $20 at the door

Place(s) where tickets are being sold:

  • Revy Outdoors

  • FineLine SUP

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Mar
27

White Squall

  • Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts - Parry Sound, ON (map)
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Ticket Price(s): $30 plus HST for adults, $15 plus HST for those under 18.

Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Stockey Centre Box Office

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Apr
10

The Pursuits Program - Georgian Bay Community School

  • Meaford Hall Arts & Culture Centre - Meaford, ON, (map)
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A fundraiser for the Pursuits Program at the local high school - a grade 11 outdoor & experiential education program in a publicly funded school.  Snacks, social and a silent auction.

Ticket Price(s): $30

Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Georgian Bay Community School, Meaford Hall

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Apr
18

United Albertan Paddling Society

The United Albertan Paddling Society invites you to join us at Paddling Film Festival World Tour at the NAIT Shaw Theatre on Saturday, April 18. Doors will open in the lobby at 5 pm, with the film screening scheduled for 6:30 pm. Before the show, purchase some beverages & snacks and take part in our paddling fair in the lobby, where you can explore various booths, discover how to safely start your paddling journey, learn essential skills for river outings, connect with local paddling clubs, and find out more about our provincial paddling associations.

All proceeds from this event will help fund essential equipment for our children's paddling program & training and certification of our volunteer instructors. Thank you for your support!

Ticket Price(s): $23/Advance, $25/Door

Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online at www.paddleuaps.com/film-festival

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Apr
23

Vernon Paddle Centre

  • Coldstream Community Hall - Coldstream, BC (map)
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Ticket Price(s): $20.00 per person

Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Online Ticketseller and Club Members

There will be some awesome Door prizes! This is our annual fund raiser in support of the Vernon Outrigger club and our sister Vernon Adaptive Paddlers.

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Apr
23

MountainTrue

Ticket Price(s): $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Kids under the age of 12 are $5.

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All proceeds support the work of MountainTrue. (www.mountaintrue.org) We’ll have several short films before an intermission, which will feature a short presentation about the work of MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper Program and a RAFFLE

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May
7

The Dragons of Hope Thunder Bay

  • Bora Laskin Auditorium - Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON (map)
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Ticket Price(s): $20 in advance (plus processing fees), $25 at the door

Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite or in person at the door

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A film festival for all paddling enthusiasts and lovers of outdoor adventures!  This event is hosted by The Dragons of Hope Thunder Bay Breast Cancer Survivor Team. Your support will help us represent Thunder Bay at the International Breast Cancer Survivor


Dragon Boat Festival 24th to 30th August 2026 in France.

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May
14

North Shore SUP, St. Louis River Alliance and Paddle it Forward

The Paddling Film Fest ‘Twin Ports’ World Tour Stop is Back!
~In support of the St. Louis River Alliance & Paddle it Forward~

Join fellow paddlers and adventurous spirits for an evening of inspiration and awe as we take over both Zinema Theatres (222 E Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802) on Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-8:30pm.

Tickets:
$25 Advance tickets go on sale early 2026 and will sell out fast. Digital proof of purchase (order confirmation) must be presented at the door to receive your official Paddling Film Fest ticket.

Door & Raffle Prizes:
We have incredible door & raffle prizes, thanks to awesome sponsors, including an epic brand-new Stand-Up Paddleboard!
Your event ticket doubles as your door prize ticket—don’t lose it!
Door prizes will be handed out before and after films; you must be present to claim them.
Raffle tickets will be sold in the Zinema Lobby from 4:30-8:50 p.m. Winners announced at 9 p.m.; presence not required to win.

Proceeds:
All proceeds support the St. Louis River Alliance and the Paddle it Forward Project, two local nonprofits dedicated to connecting people with our regional waterways through stewardship, education, and recreation.

*Event Schedule: 
4:30 p.m. Doors open, socializing, raffle tickets available. Free popcorn with raffle ticket purchase (while supplies last). Other concessions available for purchase.
5:15–6:15 p.m. Paddling Celebrity Guest Appearances – meet local paddlers who’ve completed epic regional paddling quests.
6:30 p.m. Film Premieres begin
7:30 p.m. 15-minute intermission
7:45 p.m. Films begin again
8:30 p.m. Films commence
8:50 p.m. Last chance to buy raffle tickets
9:00 p.m. Raffle winners announced (you do not need to be present)
9:00–11:00 p.m. ‘Happy hour’ at Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar
*Event Schedule tentative, please refer to Full Event Details


Full Event Details; www.duluthsup.com/paddling-film-fest

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Jul
17

The Parklands of Floyds Fork

  • Beckley Creek Park Gheens Foundation Lodge - Louisville, KY (map)
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Ticket Price(s):
$15/Parklands Members
$20/ Non-Members
$25/ at the door


Place(s) where tickets are being sold: https://theparklands.org/

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In support of The Parklands of Floyds Fork S.E.E.D. Program providing paddling experiences to undeserved youth. Alcohol

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Sep
23

Blacksburg Parks and Recreation

Show Time: 7:00 PM

Ticket Price(s): $15 in advance / $20 at the door

Place(s) where tickets are being sold:
Lyric Theater and online at https://www.thelyric.com/movies/

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Chances to win raffle prizes from local sponsors. Tickets are sold at the event for $5 each.

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Nov
7

The Canadian Canoe Museum

  • The Canadian Canoe Museum - Peterborough, ON (map)
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Ticket Price(s): $27.50

Place(s) where tickets are being sold: Museum's front desk, Museum's online store

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Great raffle prizes, beer/wine available for purchase, free parking

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Jan
22

Premiere - The Complete Paddler

  • Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place - Toronto, ON (map)
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The Paddling Film Festival kicks off its 2026 world tour with The Complete Paddler hosting the Premiere on January 22nd 2026. This year, the Paddling Film Festival will be held at The Toronto International Boat Show. The Premiere is a special event on the tour as it reveals the winners of each film category, unlike other hosts showing the festival we only play the winners so the films will be a surprise!

Tickets: This year, there are two options for tickets for the 2026 Paddling Film Festival Premiere. 

  • Option A - Standard Ticket $20.00 - Customers that choose Option A will receive a ticket to the 2026 Paddling Film Festival and gain access to the Toronto International Boat Show 4:00pm-6:00pm on January 22nd 2026.

  • Option B - Premium Ticket $30.00 - Customers that choose Option B will receive a ticket to the 2026 Paddling Film Festival and gain access to the Toronto International Boat Show at 11:00am-6:00pm on January 22nd 2026.

Tickets will sell out ahead of time so there will be no tickets left at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Complete Paddler in person or here online. Digital proof of purchase (order confirmation) must be presented at the door for entry, door prize tickets will be handed out at the event.

Advanced tickets will be available until 1:00pm Thursday January 22nd.

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We have some amazing door prizes this year and your entry ticket is your door prize ticket! Door prizes will be handed out during intermission. We will also be offering a raffle prize this year, a brand new Boreal Designs Baltic 120 Ultralight Kayak! 

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event or online. The winner will be announced at 8:30 PM on the night of the event.

One hundred percent of the night’s proceeds will be going directly to Project Canoe, a Toronto-based youth charity program which aims to foster a transformative environment for young people using the outdoors as a primary medium.

Address: Toronto International Boat Show, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place.

Location: Seminar Room 107

Timing: 

  • 6:00pm Doors open

  • 6:30pm Films Premiere

  • 8:00pm Intermission Begins, Door Prizes are Announced

  • 8:30pm Raffle Draw

  • 8:50pm Remaining Films Premiere

  • 9:50pm Event ends

Door Prizes: Your event ticket is your door prize ticket so do not lose it! Door prizes will be announced during intermission. 

Parking: YES, there is paid parking at the Enercare Centre.

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film Selection

Check back soon for the 2026 Paddling Film Festival Shortlist.

2025 Films

World Tour schedule

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Tour Schedule

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