October 15–24, 2026 · 17th Annual Festival
Meet between
the movies.
The TCFF All About the Culture Lounge is your gathering place for music, hosted beverages, special nights and film-loving company.
Your festival gathering place
All About the Culture Lounge
Stop in before or after a screening. Free and open to the public during posted hours.
Where
1615 West End Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
When
October 15–24
Admission
Free to enter
Free ramp parking.
Featured lounge events
Special nights at the lounge
Join us for music, networking, hosted beverages, snacks, sponsor activations and moments worth sharing.
Fri, Oct 16 · 7 PM–Midnight
Industry Night
DJ Dime, hosted beverages and industry networking, plus Stella Artois and Gigli activations.
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30–9 PM
Mission: Pawssible
Meet puppies and kittens from The Bond Between during this special adoption event. RSVP for free at the link above.
Date and time to be announced
Meet Me at the Movies
Bring a friend for networking, giveaways and a film together.
Plan your nights
Lounge schedule
Drop by between screenings. The times below reflect the currently published 2026 schedule.
Thu, Oct 15
7:15–11 PM
Opening Night
Kick off the festival with hosted beverages, snacks, music, networking and sponsor activations.
Fri, Oct 16
7 PM–Midnight
Industry Night
Enjoy hosted beverages, sponsor activations and networking at one of the festival’s biggest lounge nights.
Sat, Oct 17
6 PM–Midnight
General Lounge Night
Mix and mingle with moviegoers and film professionals.
Sun, Oct 18
6–10 PM
General Lounge Night
Connect with filmmakers and moviegoers between screenings.
Mon, Oct 19
—
Closed to the public
The lounge is closed for restocking and preparation.
Tue, Oct 20
7:15–11 PM
General Lounge Night
Stop in for hosted beverages, snacks, music and conversation.
Wed, Oct 21
6–11 PM
General Lounge Night
Meet fellow filmgoers and film industry guests.
Thu, Oct 22
7–11 PM
General Lounge Night + Mission: Pawssible
Meet adoptable pets from The Bond Between from 7:30–9 PM.
Fri, Oct 23
6–11 PM
General Lounge Night
Enjoy one more evening of refreshments and festival conversation.
Sat, Oct 24
6:30 PM–Midnight
Closing Night Award Ceremony
Celebrate the final night; the award ceremony begins at 10 PM.
Thanks to our partners
Lounge sponsors
Check the live lounge schedule for updates to hours or programming.
