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$30 All-Day Pass: SF’s “International Vampire Film Fest” at Balboa Theater (2026)

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:30 am to 11:59 pm | Cost: $31*
*Individual tickets are $15 plus a $1 fee. Full-day passes are $30 plus a $1 fee ($31).
The Balboa | 3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

Event Details

Dani Mistress of Ceramic Cats

The International Vampire Film Fest at The Balboa presents seven vampire films from Mexico, Sweden, Iran, France, England, Italy, and Japan, running from El Vampiro (1957) through Lake of Dracula (1971). Single-show tickets and full-day passes are available. The event also includes vintage Halloween, kitsch, and TV/film-related collectibles for sale.

$30 for all-day pass or $15 for individual screenings

  • 11:30 am El Vampiro (México ) 1957
  • 1:15 pm Let the Right One In ( Sweden) 2008
  • 3:30 pm A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night ( Iran) 2014
  • 5:30 pm The Vourdalak ( France) 2024
  • 7:15 pm Horror of Dracula ( England) 1958
  • 9 pm Planet of the Vampires (Italy) 1965
  • 10:30 pm Lake of Dracula (Japan) 1971

 

Original Event Description:
_Come hang and shop my vintage collectables OCT. 17th @balboatheater in San Francisco for the International Vampire Film Festival

Sponsored by @amoebasf @greenapplebooks @rainbow_grocery
Presented by @supershangrilashow

I will be bringing a mix of Halloween, kitsch and tv/film related memorabilia.. maybe some capes as well 🙂

Single show tickets or Full day passes available now

11:30 am El Vampiro (México ) 1957

1:15 pm Let the Right One In ( Sweden) 2008

3:30 pm A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night ( Iran) 2014

5:30 pm The Vourdalak ( France) 2024

7:15 pm Horror of Dracula ( England) 1958

9 pm Planet of the Vampires (Italy) 1965

10:30 pm Lake of Dracula (Japan) 1971

Art by @draculasflute

#toycollection #vintagehalloween
#vampire #filmfestival

Full day pass ~ $30+$1 Fee ($31)
Individual Tickets $15+$1 Fee ($16)

El vampiro (1957, mexico)
11:30 AM

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (2008, Sweden)
1:15 PM

A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT (2014, iran)
3:30 PM

The Vourdalak (2024, france)
5:30 PM

horror of dracula (1958, England)
7:15 PM

Planet of the Vampires (1965, italy)
8:55 PM

Lake of Dracula (1971, Japan)
10:30 PM

The Balboa
(415) 221-3117
3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121_

Text extracted from provided image:
THE SUPER SHANGRI-LA SHOW
PROUDLY PRESENTS
THE INTERNATIONAL
VAMPIRE
FILM FEST

@made_in_japan_cat
Dani Mistress of Ceramic Cats
@nanometer_vintage_shop
@mascara_punx
nanometer.etsy.com

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $31*
*Individual tickets are $15 plus a $1 fee. Full-day passes are $30 plus a $1 fee ($31).
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Movies, Shopping & Fashion
Venue: The Balboa
Address: 3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

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