Fall 2026 Green Bay Film Festival!
October 17, 2026
The Tarlton Theatre • Green Bay, Wisconsin
If you’re a film buff in the Green Bay area, mark your calendars for the annual Green Bay Film Festival. These events are a must-see for anyone who loves independent video content and wants to discover new and exciting talent in the film industry.
Every Year Something New
Held every year, the Green Bay Film Festival features a diverse lineup of feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the world. With a focus on showcasing works from emerging filmmakers, the festival provides a platform for these artists to share their vision with a wide audience.
The Film Festival Curated for Green Bay
In Green Bay, we love great food. We love our beverages. As your hometown Film Festival, we know what you like because we like it too. Whenever appropriate, we try to sprinkle in food and beverage opportunities into our events. Whether that is VIP specials, a cash bar, or food service, our partnership with the Tarlton Theatre provides what we need!
Modern Video Content of All Kinds
Attendees of the Green Bay Film Festival can expect to see a range of genres, including drama, comedy, and even horror. There are also special events and panel discussions with filmmakers, giving you the chance to learn more about the creative process and the film industry as a whole.
Boost Your Social Score
But the GBFF isn’t just about watching movies – it’s also a great opportunity to network and connect with other film fans and industry professionals. The festival events are social events and parties, providing the perfect setting to mingle and make new connections.
Get Tickets Soon!
Overall, the Green Bay Film Festival is a must-attend series of events for anyone who loves independent cinema and wants to experience the best in up-and-coming talent. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover new and exciting filmmakers – get your tickets soon!
The Green Bay Film Festival starts at 5:00 p.m. with an intermission from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. The last film will end at approximately 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $15.00.
The Tarlton offers a full bar and a menu of delicious dinner options.
The Tarlton Theater is located at 405-409 W. Walnut Street in downtown Green Bay. A little about the Historical Tarlton Theater:
Green Bay’s historic Tarlton Theatre was initially designed and constructed c. 1924-1925 as an automobile dealership. By 1941, under the ownership of the Standard Theatres Management Corporation, the building was reimagined by Perry Crosier, an architect known for the Art Deco and Art Moderne theatres he designed throughout the American Midwest. The building was converted to a Streamline Moderne-style, single-screen, first-run cinema and opened on November 14, 1941 as West Theater. Over a decade since a movie last played on its screen, the doors of the historic West Theater reopened on December 15, 2018 as The Tarlton Theatre. Restored by owner Tarlton Knight and former owner Mark Mariucci as an Art Deco cinema and performing arts venue with bars and a restaurant, the historic Tarlton Theatre has become the home of the Green Bay Film Festival, Green Bay Jazz Orchestra, and a dozen area arts, cultural, and community organizations. On March 11, 2022, The Tarlton Theatre became the home of The Weidner Downtown At The Tarlton, a fine arts and cultural partnership with The Weidner and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. In 2024, The Tarlton Theatre celebrated 100 years since the construction of the West Theater in 1924. The property adjacent to the theatre was developed as The Truck Yard At The Tarlton, Green Bay’s first food truck destination park.
Visit The Tarlton: www.thetarlton.com
Visit the Green Bay Film Festival: www.gbfilmfestival.org
Submit Your Film for to the Green Bay Film Festival 2026 Season!
