The dates. The 29th Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) runs from November 19 to 29, 2026. Forum RIDM, the program for film industry professionals, takes place from November 20 to 25. As every year, the festival's headquarters are at the Cinémathèque québécoise.
The lineup arrives October 28. The festival will unveil its full program on Wednesday, October 28, at an evening event at the Cinémathèque québécoise, and post it online the same day. A few titles have already been announced.
The passport: best to decide before the 28th. According to RIDM's ticket office, the passport giving access to all screenings costs $120 until October 27 at 11:45 p.m. From October 28 at 11 a.m., it goes up to $150, or $125 taxes included for students and people aged 65 and over. New this year: with the passport, you can book up to five screening tickets in advance. For other screenings, you get in by showing your passport, subject to seat availability.
You don't need a passport to go. The passport is mainly for people planning to see several films. For a single screening, individual tickets are also available: the online ticket office lists prices and times once the program is out.
Good to know for newcomers. A documentary festival is a good way to discover Quebec and the rest of the world through the eyes of filmmakers from here and elsewhere. Before booking, check each film's page for the screening language and subtitles. Our guide to cultural festivals in Quebec covers other events throughout the year.
