24th International Festival for Silent Film & Live Music
- Concert, Festival, Film
From January 29 to February 1, 2026, the 24th International Festival for Silent Film & Live Music will take place at the German-American Institute (DAI) Heidelberg. 17 timeless masterpieces of film history from the years 1896-1929 will be accompanied live by regional musicians with their own compositions. In addition to famous classics such as Murnau’s Nosferatu, Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy will also be shown. A special highlight is the screening of eight groundbreaking silent films by film pioneer Alice Guy-Blaché.
Nosferatu – A symphony of horror
Fri, January 30, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Musical accompaniment: Chromatone Collective
Dick & Doof (Laurel & Hardy)
Sat, January 31, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Musical accompaniment: Martina and the Bowlers
A dog’s life & gun over!
Sat, January 31, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Musical accompaniment: Jochen Sattler, Friedwart Göbels & Jutta Glaser
The little rascals & The Rink (The roller skating rink)
Sun, February 01, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Musical accompaniment: Lily & Co
Films by Alice Guy-Blaché
Sun, February 01, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Musical accompaniment: Martina Heinstein
