November 12–15

The AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend returns with an immersive lineup of stunning new restorations, big-screen rarities, silent films with live musical accompaniment, 35mm prints and astonishing pre-Code pictures. Festival guests and film scholars will introduce each film.
The full lineup will be announced at a later date.

 

This series is co-curated by author, archivist and film historian David Pierce.
All silent films are co-presented as part of this year’s 2026 Silent Cinema Showcase (Oct. 23–Nov. 15). 

All-Access Pass

Combination Classic Film Weekend & Silent Cinema Showcase All-Access Passes

$200

Attend every screening and event in the 2026 AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend (Nov. 12–15),
in addition to the 2026 Silent Cinema Showcase (Oct. 23–Nov. 15).

Passes on sale in July.

Stay in Silver Spring and save!

We have partnered with Courtyard Silver Spring Downtown in the heart of Downtown Silver Spring — and just steps away from AFI Silver — to offer a limited number of discounted rooms for  AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend  attendees Nov. 11–16Book before October 7 to secure a special rate!

 

Reservations can be made online here or by calling the hotel at 301.589.4899 and referencing Classic Film Weekend at AFI Silver.

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
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