Outdoor Cinema in London 2026
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One of our favourite things to do in the summer is go to an outdoor cinema. Sitting on a deckchair, beanbag or picnic rug and enjoying a movie in the great outdoors is such an experience and something that you can do as a couple, with friends or as a family.
I thought it would be nice to put together all the outdoor cinema options across London to give you some inspiration for a day or night out, relaxing and watching a movie with some of your favourite people.
Open Air Cinema in London
Aldenham House – Adventure Cinema
Habs Elstree, Aldenham Rd, Elstree, Radlett, Borehamwood WD6 3BT
When: Various dates, 10th to 16th August 2026
What’s on: The Greatest Showman Sing-a-Long – Encanto Sing-a-Long – Mamma Mia ExtrABBAganza – The Gruffalo and Stick Man – Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration – Star Wars: A New Hope
Kew Gardens – Adventure Cinema
Richmond, London TW9 2DF
When: Various dates, 18th to 21st June 2026
What’s on: Wicked: For Good – Dirty Dancing – Encanto Sing-a-Long – Mamma Mia ExtrABBAganza – The Gruffalo and Stick Man – Pride and Prejudice – Jurassic Park
The Barbican
Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS
When: TBC
What’s on: TBC
Lower Marsh Lates
Lower Marsh, London
When: Various dates, 25th June to 27th August 2026
What’s on: Cool Runnings – Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet – Mrs. Doubtfire
BST Hyde Park Open House
Hyde Park, London
When: TBC
What’s on: TBC
Eltham Park South – The Open Air Cinema
Glenesk Road, Eltham SE9 1AN
When: 2nd May 2026
What’s on: Mrs Doubtfire – Dirty Dancing
Bussey Building – Rooftop Film Club
133 Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4ST
When: 30th April to 5th July 2026
What’s on: Various movies
Roof East – Rooftop Film Club
7 & 8 Stratford Multi Storey Car Park, Great Eastern Rd, Stratford, London E15 1XE
When: 7th May to 5th July 2026
What’s on: Various movies
Gunnersbury Park – Picture House
Popes Lane, London W5 4NH
When: 31st July to 9th August 2026
What’s on: Mamma Mia! – Shaun of the Dead – 10 Things I Hate About You – Jurassic Park – Grease
JAGS Sports Club – Picture House
Red Post Hill, Dulwich, London SE24 9JN
When: 3rd and 4th July 2026
What’s on: Muriel’s Wedding – Jaws
Previously there have been more outdoor cinemas in London. Backyard Cinema, Merchant Square, London Bridge City, Summer Screens At Canary Wharf, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, Somerset House, Everyman Screen On The Canal and Greenwich Peninsula to name a few. If dates become available for these, or any others, I’ll update this post.
Outdoor Theatre in London
Morden Hall Park Outdoor Theatre
Morden Hall Rd, Morden SM4 5JD
When: Various dates from 30th May to 8th August 2026
What’s on: Upstream – Othello – The Jungle Book – Pinocchio by Illyria – Peter Rabbit
Fulham Palace House & Garden
Bishop’s Avenue, Fulham, London SW6 6EA
When: Various dates from 20th June to 23rd August 2026
What’s on: The Jungle Book – Pinocchio – Romeo & Juliet
Regents Park Open Air Theatre
Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU
When: Various dates from 2nd May to 6th September 2026
What’s on: Sherlock Holmes – A Life in Four Seasons – A Midsummer Night’s Dream – CATS – Anansi the Spider
Chiswick House and Garden
Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London W4 2RP
When: Various dates from 30th June to 2nd August 2026
What’s on: Othello – Love’s Labours Lost – The Tale of Peter Rabbit –
Drive In Cinema in London
Although there were a lot of drive in cinema options available during the pandemic, the majority seem to have ceased since restrictions eased. I can’t find any drive in cinemas in London this summer but if any come along I’ll make sure I update this post with details.
Cinema Hire in London
If you can’t find the right option you could always think about hiring an outdoor cinema set up for a garden party or to use at a venue you’ve hired. Here are some of our favourite local suppliers:
I hope that helps you find an event or two near you to enjoy a fantastic outdoor cinema experience over the summer. Just make sure you click through and book tickets well in advance. If you know of any other outdoor cinema options that I’ve missed then please do get in touch and let me know – I’ll add them in as soon as I can. I’ll be updating this post regularly as most events get announced.
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