Best Outdoor Cinemas In London 2026

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By Lisa Moore Email Marketing Manager, DesignMyNight Experience in entertainment, events and hospitality content spanning 18 years. Last updated on 28th July 2026

Summer might be short and sweet here, but boy, do we know how to make the most of it... by moving everything outside, including the movies. The city has no shortage of open-air film events, from classics on rooftops through to the latest releases at a park. So sit back, cuddle up and get ready to enjoy your favourite flicks with one of these London outdoor cinema pop-ups

London's Outdoor Cinemas: Best Of




The Barbican

From the August this year, iconic London venue the Barbican will be hosting its ever-popular outdoor cinema series, with tickets costing £21.50 per person. They'll be showing brilliant titles like David Byrne's American Utopia and Desperately Seeking Susan, so there's plenty to choose from here. You'll also be able to munch on delicious street food from the market - what more could you want?

Summer Screens At Canary Wharf

Bring along your blankets and snacks for Summer Screens at Canary Wharf, which sees Canada Square park transforming into an open-air cinema from June right through to September. They've got classic films aplenty here, from Clueless to The Dark Knight, as well as coverage of live sporting events - especially the Olympics this summer. And the best part? it's all totally free.

Everyman Screen On The Canal

Located in Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross, Everyman Screen On The Canal is a brilliant outdoor cinema in London that's free to attend. They offer screenings throughout July and most of August, starting at 12pm and with a final time slot of 7:30pm. This year, they've got titles like Barbie, Bend it like Beckham, Legally Blonde and so many more, and you can nab tasty drinks and street food while you're at it.

Lower Marsh Lates

Looking for an alfresco film night? Get on over to Lower Marsh Lates.

Taking place every Thursday over the summer, it's got an epic movie for every month - Cool Runnings in June, Romeo + Juliet in July and Mrs Doubtfire in August. As well as all the fun of the silver screen, there's live entertainment and plenty of delicious dishes.