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November 20, 2025M&T Bank Free Holiday Movie Series Returns to the Palace Theatre
M&T Bank is once again teaming up with the Palace Theatre for the M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series. The series invites local families to enjoy holiday classics together throughout the month of December at no cost. It kicks off with a presentation of The Muppet Christmas Carol on Monday, December 8, followed by Elf on Monday, December 15, It’s a Wonderful Life on Friday, December 19, and A Minecraft Movie on Sunday, December 28.
Before each movie, the Palace will open its doors an hour before showtime for festive snacks, family-friendly activities, and giveaways, including $50 Downtown Albany Gift Cards courtesy of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District.
A special “Family Fun Day” will be held Sunday, December 28, before the showing of A Minecraft Movie – it will kick-off at 12 p.m. featuring an hour of crafts & activities coordinated by the Palace Theatre, STEAMwhiz and the Ten Broeck Mansion.
EVENT SCHEDULE
*Times that movies are scheduled to start. Doors open one hour before*
- Monday, December 8 at 7 p.m., The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Monday, December 15 at 7 p.m., Elf
- Friday, December 19 at 7 p.m., It’s a Wonderful Life
- Sunday, December 28 at 1 p.m., A Minecraft Movie (Family Fun Day starts at 12 p.m.)
“At M&T Bank, we believe the holidays are best celebrated when we come together as a community,” said Charles Pinckney, M&T Bank Regional President for Albany and the Hudson Valley. “We’re thrilled to partner with the Palace Theatre for the return of the M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series. This program gives families, friends and neighbors the chance to enjoy beloved classics in the theatre’s cherished setting, all at no cost, while creating lasting memories that reflect the true spirit of the season.”
“Movies are often the initial entry point for the community to enjoy the Palace Theatre.” said Palace Theatre Executive Director, Kevin Johnson. “I often hear from patrons and supporters whose first experience at a theatre was in our balcony during a movie over 50 years ago! It is critical to our mission to continue to provide experiences like this to the community and thanks to the support and collaborative efforts of our community partners and series sponsors like M&T Bank, we can continue to provide this experience free of charge.”
Free tickets are available in advance at the Palace Theatre Box Office at 19 Clinton Ave. in Albany during regular business hours and can be reserved online here. Individual Groups and organizations looking to reserve a block of tickets can call 518.465.3335, ext. 121 or email info@palacealbany.org. For more information, call 518.465.4663 or visit www.palacealbany.org
