Festival FAQ

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PIFF Overview

When and where is the festival?

The 29th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival (#PIFF29) will take place in Provincetown, MA from June 9-13, 2027. Events and screenings happen at venues around town including Waters Edge Cinema, Town Hall, Fishermen Hall, Crown & Anchor, and The Art House.
Once on sale, tickets can be purchased on the festival website at any time, in person before the Festival at Waters Edge Cinema, and in person during the Festival at the Festival Box Office.

When can I get Passes and Tickets?

#PIFF29 will offer a variety of passes, ticket packages, and individual tickets to in-person screenings and events. Passes will go on sale in early 2027. Ticket packages and individual tickets will go on sale to PFS members and passholders first, then to the general public a week later.

When and where can I get PIFF tickets?

Tickets and ticket packages are on sale online, at the Festival Box Office, and at Waters Edge Cinema, starting mid-May. Click here for info. Advance or same-day tickets can be purchased online until one hour before a screening/event, subject to availability.

Can I get day-of show tickets at the Festival Box Office?

Yes! On the day of the screening, tickets are available for purchase online or at the Festival Box Office until one hour before the scheduled screening/event start time, subject to availability. If advance tickets are no longer available, RUSH tickets may be available for purchase at the screening/event venue.

Can I get tickets for other days/theaters at any venue?

No, only RUSH tickets may be available for purchase for a particular screening at the correct venue close to the screening time.

What are RUSH tickets?

RUSH tickets are space-available tickets for screenings with no advance tickets remaining. They are sold based on the number of seats open after passholders and advance ticket holders have been seated. Those wanting to purchase RUSH tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis must be present in line at the screening venue when the tickets are released, typically 5 minutes prior to show time.

What is the Student Discount?

Students with a valid Student ID may purchase discounted tickets to any screening/event. Student tickets are available to be purchased in person only. Discount will be provided only after a valid Student ID is presented.

Can I get a refund or exchange my ticket?

No. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are permitted.

Is seating guaranteed if you have a pass and/or ticket?

No. Passholders and ticket holders must be in line at least 15 minutes prior to showtime or seats may be released to others.

Passes

How does a pass work?

Passes available for purchase generally include access to claim tickets for specific events. Passes can be added to your device’s mobile wallet at purchase, or accessed through your email purchase confirmation. PIFF only – Physical PIFF Passes may be picked up at the Festival Box Office.

A pass grants access to claim one ticket for the screenings and events included in their pass benefits. The pass must be presented alongside the ticket. A pass is issued to an individual and cannot be transferred, and its benefits cannot be used by any other individual. We recommend claiming tickets as early as possible.

How do I get tickets with a pass?


Check your Pass Confirmation email for instructions on how to claim tickets with a pass. If you need this resent to you, please reach out to [email protected]

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PIFF Ticket Packs

Where can I get a ticket pack?

Ticket packs are available a few weeks before the festival, online and at the Festival Box Office. See our Festival Information page for more.

How does a ticket pack work?

A ticket pack is a bundle of credits which are able to be redeemed on specific in-person screenings. Up to four tickets can be redeemed for any one screening. Ticket packs can be redeemed online, or at the Festival Box Office. Ticket packs cannot be redeemed or exchanged at the Festival venues or in Rush Lines.

How do I use my ticket pack?

After purchasing your ticket pack, return to the Interactive Schedule and make sure you’re logged in.

Make your ticket selections – on any eligible showing, click the purchase button on the film page for the screening you are interested in and select “add 1+ tickets …$0” option.

You do not need to make all of your selections at once, but we recommend making selections in advance to avoid getting shut out of sold-out screenings. If you want to make additional selections later, just reconfirm on your return visit to our website that you are logged into your profile beforehand. Ticket pack redemption is not valid or available for Opening or Closing Night screenings, or the Conversation with the Honorees event.

You can select up to 4 tickets per in-person screening.

To see all of your Festival tickets, go to the ‘My Tickets’ area in your account here.

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PIFF Overview

When and where is the festival?

The 28th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival (#PIFF28) will take place in Provincetown, MA from June 10-14, 2026. Events and screenings happen at venues around town including Waters Edge Cinema, Town Hall, Fishermen Hall, Crown & Anchor, and The Art House.
Once on sale, tickets can be purchased on the festival website at any time, in person before the Festival at Waters Edge Cinema, and in person during the Festival at the Festival Box Office.

When can I get Passes and Tickets?

#PIFF28 will offer a variety of passes, ticket packages, and individual tickets to in-person screenings and events. Passes will go on sale in early 2026. Ticket packages and individual tickets will go on sale to PFS members and passholders first, then to the general public a week later.

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