Silent Film and Organ Concert

Name: Silent Film and Organ Concert
Start: 2026-04-14
Location: Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago St

Apr

Date

14 Apr (Tuesday)

Time

Tue, 2 PM

Venue

Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago St

Joliet, IL, United States

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The primary upcoming silent film and organ event in Joliet is a special Silent Film and Organ Concert held as part of the Rialto Square Theatre's 100th-anniversary celebration.

If you are interested in theatre organ performances or classic cinema in Joliet, there are several other regular events:

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•Event Name: Silent Film and Organ Concert

•Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM

•Location: Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL

•Type: Classic silent film with live organ accompaniment

•Description: This special screening features the 1920 Buster Keaton classic "One Week." The film will be brought to life by expert organist Dennis Scott performing on the theatre's historic Barton Grande Theatre Pipe Organ.

•Cost/Tickets: Free, but tickets are required for admission. You can pick up a maximum of four tickets per person at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis.

•Rialto Square Theatre Box Office

•JATOE Organ Socials: The Joliet Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts (JATOE) host regular socials often featuring guest organists at the Rialto.

•Frank Pellico Social: Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Doors at 1:30 PM). These events typically use the stage door entrance at 121 Scott Street.

•Reels at the Rialto: This movie series features classic and family-friendly films throughout the year. While not all are silent films, they are shown in the historic movie palace setting.

•Heidi (1937): Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

•Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

•Note: The theatre will be closed from June through mid-September 2026 for a comprehensive HVAC renovation, so no films are scheduled during the summer.

•Rialto Square Theatre: Known as "The People's Palace," this 1926 theatre is famous for its Barton Grande Theatre Pipe Organ, one of the few of its kind still in its original home.

•Box Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026