Silent Movie Mondays
Silent Movie Mondays returns for Season 3 with an incredible lineup of iconic silent films as well as special guest theatre organists from across the country to the historic Balboa Theatre. Step back a century, to an era when cheers filled the air, the Wonder Morton Theatre Organ thundered to life, and silent films lit up the silver screen.
Arrive early to enjoy pre-film entertainment from the Wonder Morton Theatre Organ and stay after each film for an engaging post-film conversation with the evening’s featured organist and a local film expert.
Schedule of Events
All Showtimes are 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted
Dec 7: Laurel & Hardy Holiday Triple Feature (1929)
starring Laurel & Hardy in Liberty, That's My Wife, and Big Business, organist Russ Peck
Ticket Options
Single Tickets
Single event tickets start at $18, or $11 for students, seniors (65+), and members of the military.
Have a Presale Code? click below and enter your code to unlock your access now. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, June 12 at 10am.
Premium Seating
Get the best seats plus a complimentary bag of popcorn with Premium seating for $38 ($33 for students, seniors (65+), and members of the military).
Premium seating available now with your presale access.
Series Packages
Early-Bird Season Package offer - Book by June 30 and get all 7 film events for the price of 6 (packages start at just $102).
Exclusive Season Ticket Holder Perks include:
- Commemorative Season III lapel pin and lanyard (pick up @ Sept. 21 film)
- Designated Season Ticket Holder Entrance at the Theatre
- Access to Season Ticket Holder Lounge area on 2nd floor
- Invitation to exclusive season ticket holder experiences
"Silent Film" is a bit of a misnomer. While the films themselves contain no dialogue, an accomplished theatre organist provides grand melodies, suspenseful sound effects, and other accompaniments on the theatre's historic Wonder Morton Theatre Organ.
Theatre organs were created to replicate the sounds of a full symphony at the fingertips of one player. It is not the austere, formal sound you may associate with the instrument - rather, theatre organs produce whimsical, atmospheric, and totally unique sounds. The Wonder Morton Theatre Organ inside the Balboa Theatre has more than 1800 pipes and instruments located in an organ chamber above the stage, providing an all-encompassing musical experience like none other.
This rare opportunity to see historic films on the big screen, accompanied by the best theatre organ players in the country, should not be missed. Join us for an experience like none other. See you there!
In The News
June 11, 2026
Balboa Theatre Silent Movie Mondays: A Unique Experience
Europesays
June 10, 2026
Silent Movie Mondays ends with Harold Lloyd comedy: ‘Safety Last’
San Diego Jewish World
June 9, 2026
Meet San Diego’s theater organ player, whose music creates a time machine to the 1920s
Times of San Diego
Don't miss the video of Russ' tour of the organ loft and stage.
Be a Part of History
The Balboa Theatre’s story began in 1924, when the theatre opened as a vibrant venue for vaudeville, music, and silent films in downtown San Diego. A century later, that legacy continues!
Silent Movie Mondays showcases timeless silent films accompanied by live performances on the celebrated Wonder Morton Theatre Organ. This popular series enhances San Diego’s cultural vibrancy, providing unique entertainment that enriches community life, promotes cultural tourism, and supports local businesses in downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter.
