2026 Boomtown Film & Music Festival

BOOMTOWN FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Est. 2008

BoomFest has been the showcase of fiercely independent movies, music and more in Southeast Texas for over a decade! The tradition continues February 19-22, when you’ll have the chance to see dozens of films and meet the creators, experience live concerts and dramatic performances, plus learn from experts during interactive panel discussions. Your pass to the Boomtown Film & Music Festival is truly a value that can’t be beat!

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ADMISSION PRICE

Wrist Band
^$ 15
Early bird: $12
- Single day pass.
- Access to either film screenings or music performances.
- Excludes panels, workshops & parties.
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Festival Pass
^$ 30
Early bird: $24
- Access to every film screening, live music performance, panel discussion and party!
- Good all weekend long!
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VIP Pass
^$ 60
Early bird: $48
- Access to all film screenings, live music performances, panel discussions and parties.
- Good all weekend long!
- Access to the festival VIP Lounge on Saturday, February 21, where you can enjoy refreshments & rub shoulders with visiting filmmakers.
- Swag, included a BoomFest branded shirt.
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

(Click on titles for additional information. Schedule may be subject to change.)

Time	The Jefferson Theatre	Tyrrell Historical Libary	The Texas Energy Museum	MCM Eleganté Hotel & Conference Center	For The Record	Dishman Art Museum	Madison's on Dowlen
6:00 pm						Spindletop Storytellers 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm						Texas Film Belt Project 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Time	The Texas Energy Museum	MCM Eleganté Hotel & Conference Center	For The Record
1:00 pm	Narrative Shorts 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2:30 pm	Student Films 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm	Texas Proud 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm		Filmmaker Reception 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm		Staged Reading: “Graveyard Songs” 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm			Ariel Bush 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9:00 pm			Britt Godwin & Co. 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Time	The Jefferson Theatre	Tyrrell Historical Libary	The Texas Energy Museum	MCM Eleganté Hotel & Conference Center	For The Record
9:30 am	“A Break in the Rain” 9:30 am - 11:30 am
10:00 am		Interactive Meisner Workshop for On-Camera Actors 10:00 am - 11:00 am	“In A Good Way” 10:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am	Out of the Box Block 11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Freelancers: STOP Getting Overlooked 11:30 am - 12:30 pm	“Nash the Slash Rises Again!” 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
12:30 pm	Narrative Shorts 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
1:00 pm			“Nowhere Fast” 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
1:30 pm		The Art of Herding Cats: A 1st AD Workshop 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
2:00 pm	Student Films 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm	Texas Proud 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Film & TV in Southeast Texas 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	The Doc Block 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm		Protecting Your Intellectual Property 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm	SETX Spotlight 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm		“The Melody Maids Movie” 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm		Making the Band 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm	48 Hr. Film Race 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm	Awards Ceremony 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm	“Luv Ya, Bum!” 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm				Melon Jelly 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm					Still Cruisin’ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
10:00 pm				After Party 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

Time	The Jefferson Theatre	Tyrrell Historical Libary	The Texas Energy Museum	MCM Eleganté Hotel & Conference Center	For The Record	Dishman Art Museum	Madison's on Dowlen
11:00 am							The Doc Block 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm							SETX Spotlight 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm							Out of the Box Block 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Festival Locations

The Jefferson Theatre

Description

The Jefferson Theatre is a historic performing arts theatre on Fannin Street in downtown Beaumont, Texas.

Address

Jefferson Theatre
345 Fannin St.
Beaumont, TX 77701

Website

beaumonteventstx.com

The Texas Energy Museum

Description

The Texas Energy Museum is a dynamic showcase of the oil industry's history and innovation.

Address

Texas Energy Museum
600 Main Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701

Website

www.texasenergymuseum.org

Tyrrell Historical Libary

Address

695 Pearl St.
Beaumont, TX 77701

Website

www.beaumonttexas.gov

For The Record

Description

A family owned business with deep Beaumont roots, For The Record will bring an all-ages venue and record store to downtown Beaumont.

Address

For The Record
999 Calder Ave.
Beaumont, TX 77701

Website

fortherecordtx.com

Dishman Art Museum

Description

The Dishman Art Museum has served as both an art gallery and teaching facility on the campus of Lamar University since its dedication in 1983. The museum is a showplace that features both new exhibitions and a permanent collection of over 1,000 pieces of art.

Address

1030 E Lavaca St.
Beaumont, TX 77705

Website

www.lamar.edu

Madison's on Dowlen

Description

Madison's offers a full menu with great food and a full bar. Menu options include salads, steaks, fish tacos and more. Live music and regular happy hours make Madison's a favorite among locals.