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How to Make the Most Out of the 2024 Festival

In just a few short days, movie fans from around the globe will arrive in the heart of Hollywood for the classic movie experience of a lifetime: the 15th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival! For those who plan to join us, please take a few moments to read the information below to make the most of your time at the Festival.

GET THE FESTIVAL MOBILE APP

Now Available in the App Store! Our free TCM Classic Film Festival app (available on iOS and Android devices) is your one-stop companion for everything going on at this year’s Fest. Our 2024 app allows you to see complete film descriptions and special guest bios, create your own custom schedule with alerts, get the latest breaking news and announcements, network with other Festival attendees, see the Festival map, and much more!

  • Click here to download from Google Play (Android)
    •  Click here to download from the App Store (iOS).

You can download and print the schedule grid here. A printed schedule grid and venue map will also be available while supplies last.

FESTIVAL 101: 2024 EDITION

Here’s our annual list of answers to the most popular questions asked by passholders. If you’re a first-timer, this is a must read. If you’ve been to the Festival before, there are still a few new things that you should know.

To see the 2024 edition of Festival 101, please click here.

PICKING UP YOUR PASS(ES) AT WILL CALL

Festival passes and gift bags (for Spotlight and Essential passholders) will be available for pickup at Will Call beginning at 1:00pm Wednesday, April 17 in the main lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Please remember to bring your government issued photo I.D. when picking up your passes.

Will Call Hours

Wednesday 4/17, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday 4/18, 11:00am-8:00pm

Passholders who arrive after 8:00pm on Thursday, April 18, may pick up their passes, starting at 8:00am on Friday, April 19, at the Festival Information Desk, located in the main lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

FESTIVAL QUEUE LINES “HOW-TO” VIDEO

The TCM Classic Film Festival uses a queue number system to help passholders keep their place in lines for film screenings at our theater venues. Here’s a handy video explaining how the Festival queue system works.

To watch our Festival Queue Line “How-to” video, please click here.

PASSHOLDER DISCOUNTS

TCM has partnered with several local businesses and attractions to provide discounted rates for Festival passholders, including $5.00 off up to two (2) Adult General Admission tickets to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for visits between April 15-21, 2024. Passholders showing their Festival pass will also receive a 10% discount to the Academy Museum Store for in-store purchases only.

For complete details on how to take advantage of these discounted opportunities, click here.

FOLLOW THE FESTIVAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Throughout the Festival, you can follow @TCM on Twitter and check the #TCMFF hashtag for Festival-related announcements and updates. Be sure to use the hashtag #TCMFF on your own posts so we and your fellow fans and passholders can share in your experiences.

• Follow @TCM on Twitter
• Follow TCM on Instagram
• Become a fan of Turner Classic Movies on TikTok
• Become a fan of Turner Classic Movies on Facebook

FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE

Be sure to stop by the TCM Boutique for exclusive Festival t-shirts, hats, bags, books, and much more! You’ll find the TCM Boutique conveniently located in the lobby of the TCL Chinese 6 Multiplex.

Wed 4/17, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Thurs 4/18, 12:00pm-9:00pm
Fri 4/19, 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat 4/20, 9:00am-9:00pm
Sun 4/21, 9:00am-8:00pm

CONTACTING THE FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE

Please note the Box Office hours will change the week of the Festival. The Box Office hours will be 10:00am – 5:00pm PT from Monday, April 15 through Sunday, April 21. The most direct way to contact the box office is via email [email protected] or telephone at (877) 826-5764.

It’s not too late to join your fellow movie fans from around the globe in Hollywood for the ultimate classic movie experience. Passes are still available, but remaining supplies are limited! To learn more about Festival passes or to purchase yours today, please click here.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival!

2024 TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL PASS LEVELS

There are four levels of Festival Passes: The Spotlight, The Essential, The Classic, and The Palace. Please note that supplies are limited. You can learn more about 2024 Festival passes by clicking here.

SPOTLIGHT PASS $2,549 
The Spotlight Pass is the ULTIMATE way to experience the Festival. In addition to priority entry to screenings throughout the Festival and entry to the glamorous Opening Night Gala party, you’ll get other exclusive benefits like “meet and greet” events with special guests and a gift bag with TCM collectible items.

Please Note: The Spotlight Pass is at WAITLIST STATUS.

ESSENTIAL PASS $1,099
The Essential Pass is your chance to walk in the footsteps of Hollywood legends down the red carpet and into the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX for the official Opening Night screening, plus a gift bag of TCM Classic Film Festival collectibles in addition to all the benefits of the Classic Pass.

Please Note: The Essential Pass is at WAITLIST STATUS.

CLASSIC PASS $849

The Classic Pass opens the door to four-day access to film programs at all Festival venues Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21 (does not include admittance to the Opening Night Red Carpet Gala screening at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX or the Opening Night Gala party); access to all Club TCM events at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel; an Opening Night welcome reception at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel; and the Closing Night event.

PALACE PASS $399 

The Palace Pass is the perfect pass for those seeking a weekend filled with watching classic movies at some of the most iconic venues in Hollywood. It includes three-day access to screenings Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21, at every venue except the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres Multiplex and Club TCM.

Please Note: The Palace Pass does not grant entry to any TCL Chinese 6 Theatres Multiplex screenings, Club TCM events, or official parties or receptions. The Palace pass does not grant entry to any screening venue prior to Friday, April 19.

Click HERE to order your pass today!