The outdoor film festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region are back for spring and during the summer 2026. Between free screenings, budget-friendly showings and events staged at iconic venues, these gatherings offer a fresh way to experience films—outdoors, in a more relaxed vibe than a traditional cinema.
On the lineup, depending on the venue, you’ll find cult films, auteur cinema, shorts, comedies, thrillers, animated features, or newer releases. Some festivals lean into a theme, others toward a convivial setting, whether it’s a sprawling lawn, a rooftop, or a city garden.
Whether you're after a free night out in Paris, an al fresco screening for a date, with friends, or the family, or simply looking for ideas to make the most of summer evenings, this pick helps you spot festivals announced, underway, or on the horizon in the capital and its surroundings.
Dolcevita on the Seine: the schedule for the open-air Italian film festival at the Arènes de Lutèce
La Dolcevita on the Seine is back from July 2 to 6, 2026, bringing a taste of Italy to Paris. For five days, enjoy film screenings and free activities at the Arènes de Lutèce! [Read more]
La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026: Paris welcomes back its free summer festival
La Villette's open-air cinema marks its return from July 22 to August 16, 2026 on the Prairie du Triangle, offering two free screenings daily at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For this 35th edition, the festival spotlights the theme “The Call of the Wild,” with a detailed program to be announced soon. [Read more]
From blockbuster-style screenings to more intimate previews, outdoor film festivals in Paris in 2026 remain among the season’s most enjoyable cultural events. All that’s left is to pick your screening.
Dates and Opening Time
From March 20, 2026 to September 21, 2026
Recommended age
For all
