Mountainfilm has been held in Telluride every Memorial Day weekend since 1979. The festival showcases documentary films about adventure, activism, social justice and the environment, along with speakers, art and outdoor programs.
The festival opens Thursday evening with a free Base Camp screening in Town Park. The full program starts Friday afternoon and runs through Monday, ending with the Closing Picnic and Awards Ceremony.
Mountainfilm recommends arriving by Thursday or earlier to acclimate and settle in.
Where the festival happens
Most venues are in the Town of Telluride, within walking distance of each other: the Palm Theatre, the Sheridan Opera House, Masons, the Wilkinson Public Library, the Ah Haa School and Base Camp in Town Park. High Camp, at the Telluride Conference Center, is in Mountain Village.
The free gondola connects town and Mountain Village and runs 6:30 a.m. to midnight. The free Galloping Goose shuttle loops through town every 15 minutes.
Reservations: Passholders reserve seats through the Mountainfilm app or website
Weather: Pack for spring mountain weather
Frequently Asked Questions
May 27–31, 2027, over Memorial Day weekend in Telluride.
Most venues are in the Town of Telluride. Downtown homes such as Miners Union 7, Ballard 203 North and Galena Chalet keep you a short walk from screenings and Town Park.
Mountainfilm recommends arriving by Thursday or earlier. The full festival begins Friday afternoon.
Yes. High Camp is in Mountain Village, and the free gondola connects to town from 6:30 a.m. to midnight.
December 10, 2026.
No. Passes are sold by Mountainfilm.
Book your Mountainfilm stay Memorial Day weekend books early in Telluride.
Reserve your home now, then get your passes on December 10.
