The Nighttime Screenings 2026: free open-air cinema to enjoy this summer at Blandy Castle

A free outdoor cinema festival at a medieval castle? No need for more to convince us — we’re already on our way! This summer, on August 12, 19 and 26, 2026, join us at the Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for a starlit film screening. Spaced comfortably on deckchairs, in the heart of a remarkable Seine-et-Marne monument, we’ll laugh and cry alongside the other moviegoers.

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For this new edition of Créneaux de la Nuit, the Blandy-Les-Tours castle presents three family-friendly films, which will be screened at dusk. This gathering is the perfect opportunity to share convivial moments with family or with friends, inside a castle with timeless charm.

This year, the Night Slots are themed around animals. A unifying theme that appeals to both children and adults, and that may bring some surprises...

This edition's lineup:

• Wednesday, August 12
  The Lion King, Live Action
  Deep in the African savannah, all the animals celebrate Simba’s birth, the future king of their land. As the months pass, Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, who teaches him the weight of his royal destiny. But not everyone agrees. Scar, Mufasa’s brother and the former heir to the throne, has his own plans. The fight for control of the Pride Lands is scarred by betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately forcing Simba into exile. With two new friends, Timon and Pumbaa, the young lion must learn to grow up and reclaim what is rightfully his...
  Parental guidance: from 6 years old
• Wednesday, August 19
  Fantastic Beasts
  The adventures of Norbert Dragonneau, author of the book Fantastic Beasts studied by Harry Potter. New York, 1926. The wizarding world is in grave danger. A mysterious force is sowing chaos in the streets: the wizarding community now risks falling prey to the Salem Faithful, a fanatical No-Maj-hating group determined to wipe them out. As for the formidable wizard Gellert Grindelwald, after ravaging Europe, he has disappeared... and remains elusive.
  Parental guidance: from 13 years old
• Wednesday, August 26
  Sing 2
  If Buster and his troupe turned the New Moon Theater into the hottest concert venue, it’s time to go bigger: stage a brand-new show in the prestigious Crystal Tower Theatre in Redshore City. Joined by his troupe — including Rosita, the busy mother of a large clan; Ash, the porcupine rocker; Johnny the gorilla, the romantic; Meena, the shy elephant; and the incredible Gunter, the most outgoing pig in the business — Buster will have to find a way to navigate the inhospitable offices of the Crystal Entertainment Company and reach its boss, the showbiz wolf Jimmy Crystal, who rules like a nabob.
  Parental guidance: from 6 years old

Admission is free, and we recommend bringing blankets and folding chairs for added comfort. Please note the recommended ages for each film, to ensure a good viewing experience for all. Pets are not allowed in the castle, with the exception of guide dogs.

In short, why not take advantage of these three exceptional summer evenings, combining cinema, conviviality and history in the enchanting setting of the Château de Blandy-Les-Tours, all for very little money?