April 19, 2026
The Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival returns April 17-19, 2026, at Margaritaville Resort in South Lake Tahoe. This three-day festival showcases documentaries from around the world and introduces a new Local Spotlight program for Tahoe-area filmmakers. The inaugural 2024 festival featured 65 films and drew over 400 attendees with screenings, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, and social events.
Things to Know Before Coming
The festival runs Friday through Sunday, April 17-19. Early bird tickets are available now at ltdff.org. Local filmmakers can submit documentaries for the Local Spotlight program by January 17, 2026. Submissions are free. The festival includes screenings, filmmaker Q&As, panels, and social events. This is a nonprofit event bringing global stories and perspectives to Lake Tahoe.
Ticket Information
Early bird tickets on sale now at ltdff.org. Pricing not specified. Get passes early as this event is highly anticipated.