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Festival Passes
2023 Festival Pass Level Information
The ideal way to experience the TCM Classic Film Festival is with a Festival pass. There are four levels of passes: The Palace, The Classic, The Essential, and The Spotlight. No matter which pass you choose, you’re sure to have the classic cinema experience of a lifetime at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival.
Please be sure to review the benefits of each pass below before you make your purchase as each pass offers different levels of access based on venue and date.

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Spotlight
$2,549Includes all privileges available to “Essential” passholders, plus priority entry to all screening events; entry to the exclusive Opening Night Gala party following the Opening Night Red Carpet screening at the TCL Chinese Theatres IMAX; and “meet and greet” events with TCM hosts and special guests.
Essential
$1,099Includes all privileges available to “Classic” passholders, plus entry to the Opening Night Red Carpet screening at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX and a gift bag of official TCM Classic Film Festival collectibles.
Classic
$849Includes four-day access to film programs at all Festival venues Thursday, April 13 – Sunday, April 16 (does not include admittance to the Opening Night Red Carpet screening at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX or the Opening Night Gala party); access to Club TCM events; an Opening Night welcome reception at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel; and the Closing Night event.
Palace
$399Includes three-day access to screenings Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16 at all Festival screening venues, excluding the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres Multiplex and Club TCM. The Palace pass does not grant entry at any time to TCL Chinese 6 Theatres multiplex screenings, Club TCM events or official parties/receptions. This pass does not grant entry to any screening venue prior to Friday, April 14.