Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival Announces 2026 Schedule Featuring Premieres and Restorations
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The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival will run from May 7 to May 10, 2026, at the Historic Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs. The four-day event features 12 films, including world premieres of digital restorations and screenings of classic noir titles. The festival is programmed and hosted by film historian Alan K. Rode.
Facts First
- The festival runs from Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Features 12 films over four days at the Historic Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs
- Includes world premieres of digital restorations for 'Gunn' (1967) and 'Manhandled' (1949)
- Hosted by film historian Alan K. Rode of the Film Noir Foundation
- Kicks off with the digital premiere of the restored 'Slightly Scarlet' (1956)
What Happened
The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival has scheduled its 2026 edition for Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May 10. The festival will present 12 films at the Historic Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs, California. The event is programmed and hosted by Alan K. Rode, an author, film historian, and treasurer of the Film Noir Foundation.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of classic cinema, particularly the noir genre, this festival may offer a unique opportunity to see rare and newly restored films. The world premieres of digital restorations for films like 'Gunn' and 'Manhandled' could provide access to films that have not been widely available in high-quality formats. For attendees in or traveling to Palm Springs, the festival presents a curated cultural event over four days.
What's Next
The festival will commence on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. with the digital premiere of the Film Noir Foundation-led restoration of 'Slightly Scarlet'. Subsequent days feature a mix of world premiere restorations, 35mm screenings, and events with guest authors. The full schedule of screenings and associated book signings is now available.