March 3 – March 17, 2026
Step into Middle-earth and experience the complete cinematic journey—from a quiet Hobbit home in the Shire to the fires of Mount Doom. OMSI’s Middle-earth Film Fest brings together the extended editions of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, weaving a timeless saga of courage, friendship, and sacrifice.
Watch unlikely heroes rise, ancient evils awaken, and destinies unfold across six unforgettable films. These films reveal how courage can come from the smallest places, and how fellowship can change the course of history. Whether you’re returning to Middle-Earth or discovering it anew, lose yourself in the magic, myth, and meaning of Tolkien’s world—on Portland’s biggest screen, as it was meant to be seen.
Tickets
$9 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, and $7 for Youth | OMSI Members Receive 50% off
OMSI Members receive discounts on all festival programs, and group discounts are also available. Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable.
March 3 – 8
Saturday, March 7
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | 2 pm
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | 6:15 pm
March 9 – 17
Friday, March 13
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug | 5:30 pm
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | 9 pm
Saturday, March 14
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | 11 am
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | 3:15 pm
Sunday, March 15
The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring | 12 pm
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | 4:15 pm
Tuesday, March 17
Experience the Biggest Screen in Portland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have answers! For more information please contact us at Info@OMSI.edu or 503.797.4000 x0.
