AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend

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.

Select early announcement titles are on sale now. Tickets for the full lineup on sale at the end of September.

VIEW THE SERIES CALENDAR

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

PURCHASE A PASS

The pass provides admission for one to every screening in the 2026 AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend and Silent Cinema Showcase, at a significant discount.

Silver Cinema Club discounts currently available in person only.

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. 11–16. Book 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.