Special Events

The Newport Beach Film Festival takes special pride in the special events it hosts, along with our community partners and sponsors, throughout the week of the festival. On almost every night during the week of the festival you can find a wonderful event complete with catering from local businesses and a sponsored bar from some of our oldest sponsors. Held at a number of venues in Fashion Island and nearby locations, the special events of the Newport Beach Film Festival are not to be missed.

Tickets to our spotlight films with party included are available, and we now also offer party-only tickets for purchase. Festival Passes include admission into all events but the Opening Night Gala and the Closing Night Party, which require separate tickets for entrance.

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Opening Night Gala
Fashion Island, Bloomingdale’s Courtyard
401 Newport Center Dr, NB 92660
Thursday, April 25 / 10pm – 2am

Friday Showcase Post-Party Event
VENUE TBD
Friday, April 26 / 10pm – 1am

Saturday Showcase Post-Party Event
Equinox Sports Club
1980 Main Street, Irvine 92614
Saturday, April 27 / 10pm – 2am

International Spotlights Post-Party Events
Fashion Island Courtyards
327 Newport Center Dr, NB 92660
Monday-Wednesday, April 29, 30 & May 1 / 10pm – 1am

Irish Spotlight Post Party Event
Muldoon’s Irish Pub
202 Newport Center Dr, NB 92660
Tuesday, April 30 / 10pm – 2am
(note: Muldoon’s Irish Pub is a cash bar venue)

Closing Night Party
Lido Marina Village
between Central Ave & Via Lido
Thursday, May 2 / 9pm – 1am