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 dey: 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