Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people.
The Top Dog Film Festival tours this August & September.
Top Dog Film Festival 2026: The Ultimate Cinematic Celebration of Dogs
Get ready to fall in love all over again. The 2026 Top Dog Film Festival returns for the 10th year with an electrifying collection of films that prove dogs aren't just pets—they're heroes, healers, and the best friends we never knew we needed.
Witness jaw-dropping adventures, heart-melting rescues, and brilliant canines whose intelligence will leave you speechless. Meet the passionate humans dedicating their lives to helping our four-legged companions thrive, and discover stories so powerful they'll change how you see the world.
This 2+ hour cinematic experience brings you the finest short films from visionary independent filmmakers across the globe—each one a testament to the unbreakable connection between dogs and the people they choose to love.
From laugh-out-loud moments to tears of pure joy, these carefully selected stories will remind you why dogs hold such a sacred place in our hearts.
Don't just watch from the sidelines—be part of something extraordinary. Grab your tickets now and join a community of dog lovers for a cinema experience you'll never forget!
Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.
The Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2+ hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.
An inclusive and family- friendly event, the Top Dog Film Tour NZ provides a welcoming space for dog lovers of all ages.
Subtitles
ALL FILMS ARE SUBTITLED
Continuing its commitment to accessibility, all films in the 2026 festival will feature on-screen subtitles, supporting audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing, neurodivergent viewers, and people for whom English is a second language.
Dogs
3 of our screenings are dog friendly. This means you CAN BRING YOUR DOG to the cinema with you in Christchurch and Auckland.
Sorry to all our furry pals in Nelson, Wellington and Dunedin.
“The films were great ... Loved it”
“Best day out with my mates in ages ...”
“We loved the event last year, it was our dog’s happiest day ever!”
