May 01 & 02, 2026
Join us for the first-ever Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City edition - celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment, and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest. The festival gathers the best in adventure, environmental, and
cultural filmmaking from around the world while creating a venue for, and building a culture of, Great Lakes storytelling.
Friday Night Gala - May 1, 2026 at 7pm
Birds & Words - the theatrical premiere screening of a film we can’t announce yet, along with a moderated conversation featuring the uniquely Midwest creators.
6:00 pm Doors Open - Cash Bar Available
7:00 pm Program and Screening Begins
8:45 pm Q&A with Special Guests
9:15 pm Estimated End
This program has not yet been rated, but is recommended for those 18 and older and may include adult language, birdwatching, and displays of grown-ups deeply jealous of each other.
Saturday Night Gala - May 2, 2026 at 7pm
Feature screening with Special Guest to be announced.
FOR BOTH EVENINGS:
$20 Early-Bird Pricing
through December 31, 2025 or until sold out
$30 Regular Pricing
January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026 or until sold out
$40 Late Pricing
April 1 through May 1, 2026 or until sold out
Please arrive early as General Admission seating is first-come, first-served with main floor and balcony seats available.
If you have any questions, or need any special assistance, email: [email protected]
You’ll receive a confirmation that includes the option to print or save your ticket - please bring your copy with you to the City Opera House for fastest entry.
Tickets and festival passes are transferable online through your purchase at Ludus.com All sales are final.
Admission
NOTE: You are leaving the City Opera House website to purchase tickets.