# Event Details - **Event Name**: Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The 2026 Save The Waves Film Festival is proud to host the WORLD PREMIERE in Santa Cruz on June 12 at the Rio Theater!About this EventSave The Waves Film Festival is proud to return to our hometown and host the WORLD PREMIERE in Santa Cruz! Hosted at the Rio Theater on June 12th.Tickets and proceeds support Save The Waves’ environmental programs.What is the “”?Save The Waves Film Festival is the world’s only international surf and environmental film fest. Started in 2008, STWFF is a film tour and fundraiser hosted by nonprofit Save The Waves Coalition.This year’s lineup of short films features surf breaks from California, Ghana, Portugal, the Azores, Canary Islands, Indonesia, Australia, Peru, and Mexico.STWFF is also a showcase for surf ecosystem conservation, with new films about those who are the frontlines of coastal protection.EVENT DETAILSThis event will feature a bar as well as a concessions stand.Schedule6:00pm - Doors Open & Welcome7:00pm - Shorts Session 17:45pm - Intermission8:30pm - Shorts Session 29:20pm - End of EveningFilms program and more info: https://www.savethewaves.org/filmfest/PLEASE NOTE: Last year, we sold out ahead of opening doors! We recommend purchasing your ticket(s) ahead of time to save your seat.Thank you to our sponsors at Finisterre, O’Neill, RIvian Foundation, FuelTV, Surfer Magazine, Mountains Wave Marketing, 805 Beer, Sam Bird-Robinson Real Estate, Steamer Lane Supply and Choose Santa Cruz! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6bfffd70-660e-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w479-h740-dc1c1b1d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/save-the-waves-film-festival-santa-cruz-ca/100001989431854230 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Rio Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Cruz - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Rio Theatre - **lat**: 36.9800079 - **long**: -122.0104175 - **full address**: Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/11655c6ecfe51b3beb2146c1fbab300eca6b096649ac5cc753669b0feb0dedc5-rimg-w900-h544-dc121416-gmir.jpg?v=1778740362 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA being held? - **A:** Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA? - **A:** Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA is organized by Save The Waves Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Cruz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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A California-based nonprofit, we work internationlly to protect the places we love.When you attend a Save The Waves event, you are directly contributing to our global environmental programs. Thank you for supporting our coastlines!Don't see the event you were looking for? Some STWFF stops may be door-only events. if you have any questions, please email info@savethewaves.org" } ] } ] ```