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Salem Film Fest
4
Apr
Date
4 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue
Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St
Salem, MA, United States
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The Salem Film Fest 2026 is the largest international documentary film festival in Massachusetts. This 19th annual event features over 20 feature-length documentaries, 16+ short films, and numerous opportunities to meet filmmakers through in-person Q&A sessions.
Event Details
•Dates: Thursday, March 26 – Sunday, March 29, 2026.
•Primary Locations:
•Cinema Salem: 1 East India Square Mall (Main Hub).
•Peabody Essex Museum (PEM): 161 Essex Street.
•National Park Service Visitor Center: 2 New Liberty Street.
•Tickets: Individual tickets are $16. Ticket packs of 5 ($75) or 10 ($145) are also available. You can purchase them on the Official Salem Film Fest Website.
•Mar 26 (5:00 PM): Kick Off Party at Old Town Hall.
•Mar 27 (1:30 PM & 4:00 PM): Mass Reality Check (Cinema Salem) and Filmmaker Happy Hour (East Regiment Beer Co.).
•Mar 27 (9:00 PM): SFF Social at Longboards.
•Mar 28 (10:30 AM & 1:30 PM): Works-in-Progress Showcase and Keeping It Reel (High School Showcase) at Salem Access TV.
•Mar 28 (9:00 PM): SFF Soirée at Sea Level Oyster Bar.
•Mar 29 (10:30 AM & 7:30 PM): Filmmaker Forum (Salem Access TV) and Wrap Party/Awards at O'Neills.
•CineFest Latino Boston: Collaborative film presentations, featuring works such as Farruquito: A Flamenco Dynasty and A Place of Absence.
•Beyond the Broom: Opening March 28 at the Peabody Essex Museum, this exhibition features over 60 mini-documentaries from local filmmakers.
Updated at 22 Mar 2026
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