HAAPIFEST 2026: A Celebration of Stories, Culture, and Community
May 29 – June 14, 2026
In Person in Houston + Online
HAAPIFEST 2026 returns as a powerful, multi-day celebration of film, music, and art — bringing together bold voices, diverse stories, and unforgettable experiences from across the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) diaspora.
Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, HAAPIFEST continues its mission to uplift AAPI artists and filmmakers while sharing the richness of our cultures, histories, and identities with the Greater Houston community and beyond.
🎥 A Diverse and Powerful Film Lineup
This year’s festival features an expansive and dynamic lineup of films — from compelling documentaries to narrative features and thought-provoking shorts.
Audiences can expect stories that explore:
Identity and belonging across generations
The immigrant experience and cultural duality
Family, memory, and personal transformation
Social issues, resilience, and community advocacy
From intimate character-driven stories to visually striking and experimental works, HAAPIFEST 2026 showcases a wide spectrum of voices that reflect the depth and diversity of AAPI experiences.
🌏 Stories That Connect Across Cultures
The films in HAAPIFEST 2026 span languages, regions, and perspectives — highlighting storytellers from across the globe while centering narratives that resonate deeply within the AAPI community.
Whether it’s a story about rediscovering cultural roots, navigating identity in a new homeland, or preserving traditions across generations, each film offers a unique window into lives and experiences that are often underrepresented in mainstream media.
Through these stories, HAAPIFEST invites audiences to connect, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
🎭 More Than a Film Festival
HAAPIFEST is more than just a series of screenings — it’s an immersive cultural experience.
Throughout the festival, attendees will have opportunities to:
Engage with filmmakers and creatives
Participate in community-driven events
Celebrate art, music, and storytelling in a shared space
With both in-person and online programming, HAAPIFEST 2026 ensures that audiences everywhere can take part in this vibrant celebration.
🎟️ Tickets & Passes Now Available
Be part of one of Houston’s most dynamic cultural events of the year.
🎟️ Tickets and passes for HAAPIFEST 2026 are now available:
www.HAAPIFEST.org
Join us for a journey through stories that inspire, challenge, and connect us all.
🌟 About HAAPIFEST
Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, HAAPIFEST was created to highlight and celebrate the diversity of AAPI culture, food, and family while supporting AAPI artists and filmmakers.
Today, HAAPIFEST has grown into a signature cultural event — an immersive, multi-day festival that continues to amplify voices, build community, and share the untold AAPI experience through edutainment.
This OCA-Greater Houston event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.