Looking for the best FREE outdoor cinema screenings in London this summer? You’ve come to the right place.
This ultimate guide features the best free open-air cinemas in London for 2026, from family-friendly film nights and blockbuster screenings to iconic outdoor movie events across the capital. Whether you’re looking for free things to do in London, planning a summer holiday day out with the kids, or searching for a unique evening with friends, you’ll find all the best free movie screenings in one place.
From Canary Wharf and King’s Cross to Hyde Park, Paddington, Vauxhall and beyond, we’ve rounded up London’s top outdoor cinema events where you can watch everything from family favourites and Disney classics to the latest Hollywood releases, all without spending a penny.
Many of these events are first come, first served, while others may require advance booking, so it’s always worth checking before you travel. We’ll continue updating this guide throughout the summer as more free outdoor cinema events in London are announced.
Bookmark this page and check back regularly so you don’t miss any of London’s best free movie screenings this summer.
Summer By The River ⠀
📍 London Bridge City Pier
The nearest station is London Bridge.
Dates: 19 MAY – 27 SEPTEMBER
Line up: Inside Out, Cars, Wicked and more.
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: Monsters Inc, Encanto, Peter Pan and more. Full line up here.
BST Hyde Park Open House
📍Hyde Park
The nearest stations are Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner.
Dates: 29 JUNE to 9 JULY
Line up: A Minecraft Movie, Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Paddington in Peru, Wicked: For Good and more.
Film Nights on the Big Screen
📍 Lyric Square, Hammersmith
The nearest station is Hammersmith.
Dates: 16 JULY – 13 AUGUST 2026
Line up: Wicked: For Good, Paddington in Peru, Interstellar and 10 Things I Hate About You. Live music and entertainment starts from 4pm, with films beginning at 6pm.
Summer Screenings at Greenford Quay
📍Grenan Square Greenford London UB6 0FT
Greenford is the nearest station
Dates: 23 AUGUST – 28 AUGUST
Line up: The Scarecrows’ Wedding, Ratatouille, Wicked: For Good, Zog and the Flying Doctors, Lilo & Stitch and more.
Summer Movie Nights at Merchant Square
📍 Merchant Square Big Screen, Paddington, London W2 1JZ
The nearest station is Paddington.
Dates: 22 JULY – 26 AUGUST 2026
Line up: The Devil Wears Prada, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Wonka, Tangled, Wicked and Wicked: For Good. All films begin at 5:30pm.
We hope this guide has helped you discover the best free outdoor cinemas in London for summer 2026. Whether you’re watching a family favourite with the kids, enjoying a romantic movie under the stars or meeting friends for an evening screening, there’s something for everyone.
We’ll keep this guide updated as new outdoor cinema events and film line-ups are announced, so be sure to bookmark this page and visit again throughout the summer.
Know of a free outdoor cinema in London that we’ve missed? Get in touch and let us know so we can add it to the list and help even more people enjoy a fantastic free summer day out.
