Free outdoor film screenings [2025]

Free outdoor movie screenings across the UK this summer.

Here are some of the best ones!

🍿 London Bridge City – Summer By The River

• Where: The Scoop, London Bridge City, SE1 2AA (Nearest station: London Bridge)
• When: 5 June – 12 August 2025
• Films: The Lion King, Despicable Me 4, Wicked (Singalong), and more
• Times: Vary, check the London Bridge City website for the schedule
• Details: Enjoy family-friendly films by the Thames with food and drinks available from nearby bars. First come, first served, so get there early!
• More Info: London Bridge City

🍿 Canary Wharf – Summer Screens

• Where: Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5AB (Nearest station: Canary Wharf)
• When: 3 June – 26 August 2025
• Films: Encanto, Matilda, Wicked, Mrs Doubtfire (15 June), Invictus (23 September), and more
• Times: Vary, typically evening screenings; check Canary Wharf website for updates
• Details: Free screenings on a giant outdoor screen with deckchairs and floor space. Bring your own seating for extra comfort. Family-friendly films on Saturday mornings. For 15-rated films, bring headphones and use your phone to watch.
• More Info: Canary Wharf

🍿 Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens – Summer Screens

• Where: Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, SE11 5HL (Nearest station: Vauxhall)
• When: 8 July – 29 July 2025
• Films: Aladdin (2019), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Mean Girls, Sister Act II: Back in the Habit
• Times: Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM
• Details: Free entry with street food stalls offering everything from popcorn to Bao buns. Hire a picnic blanket or deckchair for £5. Well-behaved dogs welcome! Book ahead as spots are limited.
• More Info: Vauxhall Summer Screens

🍿 Lower Marsh Lates – Waterloo

• Where: Lower Marsh, Waterloo, SE1 7RG (Nearest station: Waterloo)
• When: 26 June, 31 July, 28 August 2025
• Films: Mamma Mia!, Dirty Dancing, Grease
• Times: Evenings, exact times TBC; check Lower Marsh website for updates
• Details: Free singalong screenings with warm-up entertainment by compere Hannah Maxwell. Local businesses offer food and drink deals. Arrive early to grab a deckchair!
• More Info: Lower Marsh

🍿 BST Hyde Park – Open House

• Where: Hyde Park (East Side), W2 2UH (Nearest stations: Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner)
• When: 30 June – 10 July 2025
• Films: The Garfield Movie (30 June), Thelma, The Goonies, Wicked (Singalong), The Fall Guy, Fly Me To The Moon, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Dune: Part Two
• Times: Evenings at 7:00 PM
• Details: Free screenings as part of BST Hyde Park’s Open House. No tickets needed, just show up early to secure your spot. Perfect for families and film buffs alike!
• More Info: BST Hyde Park

🍿 King’s Cross – Everyman Screen on the Canal

• Where: Granary Square, King’s Cross, N1C 4AA (Nearest station: King’s Cross)
• When: 30 June – 17 August 2025
• Films: Finding Nemo, Coco, Encanto, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Grease, Parent Trap, Top Gun: Maverick, Bohemian Rhapsody
• Times: Vary, typically at dusk; check Everyman Cinema website for schedule
• Details: Free canalside screenings with bean bags on grass steps. Arrive early as it’s first come, first served. Food and drinks available, including ice cream!
• More Info: Everyman Cinema

🍿 Merchant Square – Paddington

• Where: Merchant Square, Paddington, W2 1BF (Nearest station: Paddington)
• When: July, August, September 2025 (exact dates TBC)
• Films: TBC, typically family favourites like Toy Story and Bend It Like Beckham
• Times: Evenings, exact times TBC; check Merchant Square website
• Details: Free screenings by the canal with deckchairs and picnic blanket space. Street food and cocktails available. No booking required, but arrive early!
• More Info: Merchant Square

🍿 Hounslow – Films On The Green

• Where: Multiple locations in the Borough of Hounslow
• When: 14 June – 28 June 2025
• Films: Mufasa, Wicked, Moana 2
• Times: Vary, check Hounslow website for details
• Details: Free screenings across Hounslow with comfy blow-up chairs and wireless headphones. Book in advance to secure your spot!
• More Info: Hounslow Council

🍿 Hammersmith Summer Festival

• Where: Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0QL (Nearest station: Hammersmith)
• When: Dates TBC (typically summer months)
• Films: TBC
• Times: TBC, check Hammersmith Summer Festival website for updates
• Details: Free film screenings as part of the summer festival. Arrive early to grab a spot and enjoy the festive atmosphere!
• More Info: Hammersmith Summer Festival

🍿 Square Cinema – Edinburgh

• Where: St Andrew Square Garden, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD (Nearest station: Waverley)
• When: 13 June – 15 June 2025
• Films: Wicked, Paddington 2, Paddington in Peru, Inside Out 2, The Wild Robot, Moana 2, The Lost Boys, Chicago, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Mrs Doubtfire, Twisters, Gladiator 2
• Times: Vary, daytime family screenings and evening blockbusters; check Square Cinema website for schedule
• Details: Free picnic-style screenings with subtitles and select audio-described films. Bring blankets and arrive early as it’s first come, first served!
• More Info: Square Cinema

🍿 Sunset Outdoor Cinema – Portsmouth

• Where: Location TBC, Portsmouth (Nearest station: Portsmouth Harbour)
• When: Dates TBC (typically summer 2025)
• Films: TBC
• Times: TBC, check Sunset Outdoor Cinema website for updates
• Details: Free outdoor screenings with a scenic sunset backdrop. Bring your own seating and check for updates on availability!
• More Info: Sunset Outdoor Cinema

🍿 Queen’s Park Arena – Glasgow

• Where: Queen’s Park Arena, Glasgow, G42 9QP (Nearest station: Crosshill)
• When: 30 June – 27 July 2025 (exact dates TBC)
• Films: Cults & Classics themed films including a variety of genres like Horror, Comedy, Action, and sing-along musicals
• Times: Vary, typically evenings; check Queen’s Park Arena website for schedule
• Details: Free screenings on a huge LED screen. Bring blankets and cushions for comfort. Special seating available upon request!
• More Info: Queen’s Park Arena

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