New name, same high concept. This two-venue outdoor cinema experience is a well-grooved and classy enterprise these days, with deck-chaired splendour awaiting anyone on the hunt for classic flicks with killer views and all the trimmings. Rooftop Cinema Club has been up and running for 2026 since the spring bringing dozens upon dozens of screenings of cult classics and new releases. For August the stacked daily programme includes Bend It Like Beckham (Aug 8), Whiplash (Aug 9), Goodfellas (Aug 12), Almost Famous (Aug 13) and 101 Dalmations (Aug 16) complete with a real-life dalmation meet-up. Tickets start at £14 for adults and £8 for kids.
Outdoor cinema season is up and running in the capital. There’s a summer of moonlit movies ahead in an array of scenic park, rooftop and riverside spots and the projectors will soon start whirring at Rooftop Cinema Club, Adventure Cinema and many others. On the slate for 2026 are the usual mix of crowdpleasers, cult classics and recent blockbuster hits. But expect some exciting new additions from the past 12 months, too, including F1, Zootropolis 2, to Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, La La Land and all the old favourites.
Are there any free outdoor cinemas in London this summer?
Yes, Everyman on the Canal, Vauxhall Summer Screens, Devonshire Square’s Cinema Under the Stars, Waterloo’s Lower Marsh Lates and Canary Wharf Summer Screens are all open to all-comers, free of charge.
Can I bring my own food and alcohol?
As a rule of thumb, if it’s a free screening you’ll be able to bring food and beverages, including the alcoholic kind, but it’s always best to check ahead. The websites listed below will provide the do’s and don’ts for any planned picnics.
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