Stay tuned for more information about the 2026 festival and how to buy badges coming in February! Official dates are Sept. 17th-24th 2026, taking place at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, in Austin, TX.
Covers the entire 8 days of the festival. CULT MEMBERS have early access to reserve their film tickets in advance for the entire fest. On top of the amazing film selection, you also receive a box of exclusive merchandise not available for purchase, a collectible 2025 poster, a $350 Alamo Drafthouse gift card, and access to Fantastic Fest parties and events, including the epic opening and closing night festivals. ($1,495)
S O L D O U TCovers the entire 8-day festival. SUPERFANS have early access to reserve their film tickets in advance for the entire fest and includes access to Fantastic Fest parties and events, including the epic opening and closing night festivities. ($675)
S O L D O U TCovers the entire 8-day festival. FAN badges give you access to reserve up to 5 tickets per day to films, and include access to Fantastic Fest parties and Highball events, including the epic opening and closing night festivities. ($545)
S O L D O U TCovers the last 4 days of the fest (9/22 - 9/25). SECOND-HALF badges give you access to reserve up to 5 tickets per day for the second half of the festival, and includes access to Fantastic Fest parties and Highball events the last four days of the fest, including the epic closing night festivities. ($275)
S O L D O U TCovers the entire 8-day festival. INDUSTRY badges give you access to daily P&I screenings, reserve up to 5 tickets per day to films, and includes access to Fantastic Fest parties and Highball events, including the epic opening and closing night festivities. ($545)
Please note: All INDUSTRY badge purchases will be reviewed. If you don't meet the qualifications for this industry-specific badge, we will email you and your badge will be converted to a FAN badge. Industry members are also welcome to purchase any other level of badge, and fill in your work information for P&I access after checkout.
