CatVideoFest 2026

An orange-and-white cat sits on a bed facing a television with a bright green screen. The room has teal walls, a white media cabinet, and small household objects around the TV.

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.” – The Wall Street Journal

Join us at Cornell Cinema for an afternoon of laughter in service of our feline friends! Cat Video Fest is a joyous communal experience, only in theaters, that raises money for local cats in need through partnerships with cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters.

Presented by Oscilloscope Laboratories, this annual family-friendly festival is a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. (Keyboard Cat, we’re looking at you.)

Special event ticket pricing applies! A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Presented in collaboration with the SPCA of Tompkins County, the Cornell Feline Health Center, and Baker Institute for Animal Health.

Part of our "Worth a Watch" series. Courtesy: Oscilloscope Laboratories

More information at: www.catvideofest.com.