As New York City braces for daily 80-degree heatwaves this week, Tribeca’s 25th Anniversary Edition is also bringing some serious heat to the city’s afterhours circuit.
This year’s festival, which runs June 3-14, opened with Questlove’s new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary and live performances by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots at Beacon Theater, and concluded with “Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen.”
The interim milestone edition will see Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal anchor a series of private events sponsored by partners including OKX, Chanel, Diageo, AT&T, 8AM and City National Bank, turning Lower Manhattan into a revolving door of filmmakers, musicians, fashion figures and brand-name players.
“At Tribeca, the festival experience doesn’t end when the credits roll. Thanks to our partners, we’re able to create a space where filmmakers, artists and audiences can come together, connect, share ideas and celebrate creativity,” Megan Younger, Tribeca Festival’s senior vice president of partnerships, client services and activations, tells Variety. “From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, these events are an important part of the festival experience. They capture the unforgettable energy that makes Tribeca special and fulfill one of our core goals: bringing people together through storytelling, culture and joy.”
This anniversary year features one of Tribeca’s richest lineups, including 118 feature films, a record 103 world premieres, and tons of music-driven programming. But, as always, some of the festival’s most notable moments happen after the credits roll, as premiere after-parties, filmmaker lunches and late-night brand activations take place at downtown restaurants, hotels and members-only rooms. Here are this year’s hottest Tribeca Festival parties and events.
Monday, June 1st: Michael Bloomberg Memorial Performance
Tribeca Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal hosted a memorial service for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, honoring his pivotal role in helping launch the festival in its first year.
Robert De Niro and Michael Bloomberg attend the 25th Annual Tribeca Festival Bloomberg Reception at Perelman Performing Arts Center
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Wednesday 3rd June: Welcome lunch at the Warren Street Hotel
De Niro and Rosenthal also hosted a kickoff lunch for judges, programmers, and industry leaders ahead of the 25th edition.
Wednesday June 3rd: Opening Night Party at Tavern on the Green
Following the opening night world premiere of Questlove’s documentary Earth, Wind & Fire and a special Beacon Theater performance by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots, the festival headed uptown for an opening night gala sponsored by OKX and City National Bank.
Questlove performs at opening night party
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Thursday, June 4th: Mario After Party at The Little Ned
The “Mario” premiere was followed by an afterparty at Little Ned hosted by OKX.
Friday, June 5th: Through Her Lens: Tribeca Chanel Women Filmmakers Luncheon at Locanda Verde
Chanel’s annual luncheon celebrated female and non-binary filmmakers and their contributions to the arts. Attendees included Katie Holmes, Meg Ryan, Maihara, Supriya Ganesh, Jodie Foster, Maggie Rogers, Tommy Dorfman, and more.
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Friday June 5th: “The Revisionist” After Party at Soho Grand
The premiere of The Revisionist will be followed by the Soho Grand Afterparty hosted by Bulleit.
Saturday, June 6th: AT&T Untold Stories “Take Me Home” After Party at Miru
The premiere of “Take Me Home,” sponsored by AT&T, will continue with an afterparty at Miru.
Saturday, June 6th: “Happy Hour” After Party at Soho Grand
Katie Holmes’ ‘Happy Hour’ gets the Soho Grand treatment with an after party hosted by Don Julio.
Sunday, June 7th “Finnegan’s Foursome” After Party at City Vineyard
The premiere of “Finnegan’s Foursome” will be followed by a City Vineyard gala starting at 8 a.m.
Monday June 8th: Director’s Brunch at City Winery
De Niro and Rosenthal, along with partners MOME and DGA, will host a celebratory brunch for filmmakers and creators who will premiere their work at the festival.
Monday, June 8th: Chanel Artist Awards Party at Tribeca Grill
Expected to be one of the most fashion-forward events of the week, Chanel’s Artist Awards Party brings together film and style insiders at the Tribeca Grill.
Wednesday June 10th: “Gail Daughtry and Celebrity Sex Pass” After Party at Soho Grand
The film premiere will be followed by the Soho Grand Afterparty hosted by OKX.
Thursday, June 11th: Tribeca Festival Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception at Spring Studios
De Niro and Rosenthal will present the Founders Award for Best American Narrative Feature of the Year at the festival’s ceremony, which will be followed by a cocktail reception and after-hours scene featuring industry heavyweights and rising talent.
Saturday, June 13th: Closing Night After Party at Capital
Tribeca will conclude its 25th anniversary with 10 Lives Studio and Alicia Keys at the Capital on the Bowery, featuring a headline performance by Keys in conjunction with the closing night documentary, “Alicia Keys: Girl from Hell’s Kitchen.”
