How To See Outdoor Film Screenings For FREE 2025
Get ready for a summer of unforgettable movie nights under the stars. Across the UK, a range of free outdoor cinema events are taking place, offering everything from singalong classics to family favourites. Here’s a round-up of the best free screenings happening this summer:
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
- Details: Enjoy open-air screenings by the Thames, accompanied by nearby bars and street food. No booking required—arrive early to secure a spot.
- For more information, visit the London Bridge City website for schedule details.
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, Invictus, and more
- Details: Free screenings on a giant screen with deckchairs provided. Bring your seat for added comfort. Headphones are required for some 15-rated films.
- More Info: Check the Canary Wharf website for complete listings.
Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens – Summer Screens
- Where: Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, SE11 5HL (Nearest station: Vauxhall)
- When: 8 – 29 July 2025 (Tuesdays only)
- Films: Aladdin (2019), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Mean Girls, Sister Act II
- Details: Free entry, with street food stalls and seating available for hire for £5. Dogs welcome. Booking advised.
- More Info: Visit the Vauxhall Summer Screens website.
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
- Details: Enjoy your favourite musicals with live warm-up entertainment. Local food and drink offers are available.
- For more information, visit the Lower Marsh website.
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, The Goonies, Harry Potter, Dune: Part Two, and more
- Details: No tickets required. Turn up and enjoy. Perfect for families and film lovers alike.
- More Info: See the BST Hyde Park Open House page.
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, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Top Gun: Maverick, and more
- Details: Free canalside screenings on grass steps. Arrive early to grab a bean bag. Food and drinks are available.
- More Info: Visit Everyman Cinema’s website.
Merchant Square – Paddington
- Where: Merchant Square, Paddington, W2 1BF (Nearest station: Paddington)
- When: July–September 2025 (exact dates TBC)
- Films: Titles to be confirmed, usually family-friendly classics
- Details: Relax by the canal with deckchairs, street food, and cocktails. Arrive early to secure a spot.
- For more information, please visit the Merchant Square website.
Hounslow – Films On The Green
- Where: Various locations in the Borough of Hounslow
- When: 14 – 28 June 2025
- Films: Mufasa, Wicked, Moana 2
- Details: Book ahead to reserve wireless headphones and comfy seating.
- More Info: Visit Hounslow Council’s website.
Hammersmith Summer Festival
- Where: Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0QL (Nearest station: Hammersmith)
- When: Dates TBC
- Films: TBC
- Details: Free screenings as part of the Hammersmith Summer Festival. Keep an eye out for updates.
- More Info: Check the Hammersmith Summer Festival website.
Square Cinema – Edinburgh
- Where: St Andrew Square Garden, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD (Nearest station: Waverley)
- When: 13 – 15 June 2025
- Films: Wicked, Paddington 2, Inside Out 2, Gladiator 2, and more
- Details: Enjoy relaxed, picnic-style screenings with subtitles and accessibility options.
- For more information, visit the Square Cinema website.
Sunset Outdoor Cinema – Portsmouth
- Where: Location TBC, Portsmouth (Nearest station: Portsmouth Harbour)
- When: Dates TBC
- Films: TBC
- Details: Scenic sunset cinema experiences. Bring your seating.
- For more information, please visit the Sunset Outdoor Cinema website.
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