Looking for the best FREE things to do in London this summer?
Experience the magic of free outdoor cinema with our ultimate 2026 guide to open-air movie screenings in London. From iconic spots like Summer Screens in Leicester Square to unique pop-ups like Everyman on the Canal in King’s Cross, enjoy your favourite films under the sun and stars with no tickets needed.
Whether you’re planning a fun family day out, a chilled evening with friends, or a romantic date night, these free open-air cinemas are perfect for making the most of summer in the capital — all without spending a penny.
Summer By The River ⠀
📍 London Bridge City (near City Hall)
The nearest station is London Bridge.
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBA
Canary Wharf Film Club
📍 Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf
The nearest station is Canary Wharf
Dates: 4 JUNE – 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
Line up: Barbie, Grease, Babe, Matilda and more.
Summer Screen
📍 Vauxhall Pleasure gardens
The nearest station is Vauxhall.
Dates: 7 JULY – 28 JULY 2026
Line up: Zootropolis, Cool Runnings, Clueless & Mamma Mia!
Lower Marsh movie screenings – Waterloo
📍Lower Marsh, Waterloo
Dates: 25 JUNE – 27 AUGUST 2026
Line up: Cool Runnings, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, Mrs. Doubtfire
Films On The Green
📍 Borough of Hounslow – multiple locations
Dates: 13 JUNE – 11 JULY 2026
Line up: Zootropolis 2, Barbie, Bohemian Rhapsody, A Hard Day’s Night & Wicked: For Good
Everyman On The Canal ⠀
📍 Kings Cross⠀
The nearest station is Kings Cross.
Dates: 29 JUNE – 16 AUGUST 2026
Line up: TBA
BST Hyde Park Open House
📍Hyde Park
The nearest stations are Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner.
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBA
Everyman On The Water
📍3 Kingham Avenue, Brentford TW8 8GP
The nearest station is Brentford
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBA
Summer Screenings at Greenford Quay
📍Grenan Square Greenford London UB6 0FT
Greenford is the nearest station
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBA
Battersea Power Station
📍 Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBA
Chrisp Street Screenings
📍 Chrisp Street Market, E14 6AQ
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBC
Summer Movie Nights Merchant Square
📍 Merchant Square Big Screen Paddington London W2 1JZ
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBA
Summer In Leicester Square
📍 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LU
Dates: TBA
Line up: TBA
Be sure to swing by this post again as I reckon there will be more FREE movie screenings popping up in London.
