2026 FESTIVAL EVENTS
Colony
(Opening Night Screening)
6:45 - 8:47 PM
Opening Night Party at Akai
Celebrate 25 years of the Asian Film Festival of Dallas at AKAI! First drink on us, light bites, DJ, filmmakers & more.
Kick off the 25th Asian Film Festival of Dallas with an unforgettable evening at AKAI, the exclusive speakeasy inside Musume Dallas. Join filmmakers, festival guests, supporters, and fellow film lovers as we celebrate 25 years of championing Asian and Asian American cinema in North Texas.
Enjoy your first drink on the house, complimentary light bites, and music from a live DJ while mingling with the creative community behind this milestone festival. Whether you're attending the festival or simply want to be part of the celebration, this is the perfect way to toast a quarter century of bold storytelling, culture, and connection.
Space is limited and RSVP is required.
Must be 18+ to attend and 21+ to drink.
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 9 pm to 11 pm
Venue: Akai
1740 Crockett St
Dallas, TX 75201, United States
Never After Dark
(Centerpiece Screening)
6:30 - 8:15 PM
Centerpiece Reception at the Angelika Film Center Dallas Café
Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Time: 8 pm to 9 pm
Venue: 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Suite 210 (across from the Angelika Film Center)
Train to Busan
(Closing Night Screening)
7:30 - 9:28 PM
Closing Night Party
Date: Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Time: 9 pm to 11:30 pm
Venue: TBA
Closing Night Party
Wrap up an incredible festival weekend with us! Let's toast to the stories we've shared, the films we've discovered, and the memories we've made.
Free and open to the public with RSVP.
Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Time: 9 pm to 11:30 pm
Venue: 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Suite 210 (across from the Angelika Film Center)