more than great cinema
Blue Mountain Film Festival proudly presents 25 inspiring films over 5 days including award winning stories from around the globe and breakthrough Canadian films. Along with exceptional films, the festival goes beyond cinema with great events, parties and outdoor activities. Check out all there is to do at Blue!
Opening Film AND Launch Party
Wednesday, June 1st
Opera Under the big sky
Thursday, June 2nd
Ron Sexsmith Live!
Friday, June 3th
orangeman ON THE POND
Saturday, June 4th
Film AND Boots, Beer & Black Tie Gala
Saturday, June 4th
OPENING NIGHT FILM AND LAUNCH PARTY
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Time: 7pm Film Screening, 9pm-11pm Launch Party
Location: Village Conference Centre & Water Street, Blue Mountain Village
Tickets: $60
Celebrate the inaugural Blue Mountain Film Festival with a special screening and sensational street party in the Village! Mingle with filmmakers and film-lovers and indulge in the best of Blue Mountain hospitality from Magnone’s Italian Kitchen,Twist Kitchen & Cocktail, Kikaku Sushi Bar and Royal Majesty.
The soulful Jake Good and indie singer-songwriter Pat Robitaille Duo will serenade under the stars.
OPERA UNDER THE BIG SKY
Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022
Time: 7pm
Location: Subaru Stage, Events Plaza
Non-Ticketed Event
Combining the range and vulnerability of the human voice and storytelling of classic cinema, Opera Under the Big Sky will be a uniquely engaging evening in the heart of nature!
Celebrated soprano Alexandra Lennox brings together her friends from The Canadian Opera Company featuring mezzo-soprano Erica Iris, baritone Gene Wu, and Collingwood’s favourite tenor Craig Ashton.
RON SEXSMITH LIVE!
Date: Friday, June 3, 2022
Time: 9pm
Location: Subaru Stage, Events Plaza
Non-Ticketed Event
Following 30 years as an emblem of Toronto’s west end, Ron Sexsmith reluctantly uprooted to the serene hamlet of Stratford, Ontario, and the melodic, playful, theatrically vivacious Hermitage came gushing out.
Enjoy the “Paul McCartney-type” record, Hermitage, the first album on which he played nearly all the instruments. Get there early, seats are sure to fill fast!
CONCERT ON THE POND
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022
Time: 3pm
Location: Floating Stage, Mill Pond
Non-Ticketed Event
Enjoy your film festival experience Mountain Style. It’s Apres Time!
Take in the mountain scenery and a rocking performance from ORANGEMAN on the Floating Stage featuring their take on your favorite film tracks.
Grab a table at one of the pond-side restaurants for the best seats in the house at Northwinds, Wild Wings, Kaytoo, Firehall, or Mother Tongue.
CLOSING NIGHT FILM AND
BOOTS, BEER & BLACK TIE GALA
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022
Time: 7pm Film Screening, 9pm-11pm Party
Location: Village Conference Centre
Tickets: $80
Top off your film festival experience in style at the Saturday night feature film and party. After the 7pm screening, celebrate with filmmakers and film lovers “Blue Mountain” style at the Boots, Beer & Black Tie Gala. Grab your best pair of boots or your black-tie (or both) and get ready to party!
It will be a one-of-a-kind bash featuring the “premium vintage” performance by Toronto’s, Julian Taylor and his band, and some great small-town hospitality provided by Molson/Coors, Creemore and the creative chefs at Blue Mountain!
The Village
Explore the Village with over 50 local dining and retail establishments including our award winning iwa Spa. Interested in outdoor adventure check out things to do at Blue. For those of you who want to explore beyond the Village take a scenic drive through the countryside and discover The Apple Pie Trail.