World Premiere of Questlove’s “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World)”, Followed by Live Performance from Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots at the Beacon Theatre on June 3 ,2026 Festival Passes Available at TribecaFilm.com; Single Tickets on Sale on April 28
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World), (United States) - World Premiere. Academy Award winner Questlove kicks off the 25th Tribeca Festival with the boisterous, decades-spanning story of this legendary American band and its enigmatic founder, Maurice White. From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove's celebratory doc showcases this iconic group's out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy. Directed and produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Produced by Dave Sirulnick, Sam Grogin, KB White, Arron Saxe.
After the Premiere: A performance by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots.