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Held over four days in the heart of Hollywood, the TCM Classic Film Festival is a place where movie lovers from around the world can gather to experience classic movies as they were meant to be experienced: on the big screen, in some of the world’s most iconic venues, with the people who made them. Moreover, the TCM Classic Film Festival strives to be a place where a community of movie fans of all ages can share their love of classic movies with each other, make new friends and see films as they are seldom seen today.

TCM Classic Film Festival

2025 TCM Classic Film Festival Theme

Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film

You’re invited on a wondrous journey to enchanted worlds of fantasy and stories beyond belief. From myths and magical creatures to ghostly encounters and travels through time, you’ll escape with fellow movie lovers to places that will ignite your imagination.

2025 Festival Pass Level Information

Passes for the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival are set to go on sale to the public in December 2024. Fans will be able to purchase them exclusively through the TCM Classic Film Festival website. The number of passes available is limited, especially for top-level passes.

As a benefit to those who book early, TCM is again offering a special Early Bird discount window on 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival passes. The dates for this discounted purchase window will be announced in the coming weeks via the TCM Classic Film Festival email newsletter. If you are not signed up to receive our TCM Classic Film Festival emails, click here to sign up today and select TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL.

Spotlight

$2,549 (EARLY BIRD)
$2,649 (REGULAR)

Includes all privileges available to “Essential” pass holders, 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

$1,099 (EARLY BIRD)
$1,199 (REGULAR)

Includes all privileges available to “Classic” pass holders, 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

$849 (EARLY BIRD)
$949 (REGULAR)

Includes four-day access to film programs at all Festival venues Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27 (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

$399 (EARLY BIRD)
$449 (REGULAR)

Includes three-day access to screenings Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27 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 25.