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.
Ozoir Plage: games, outdoor cinema, a funfair, free summer activities in Seine-et-Marne
For a little over a month, this town in Seine-et-Marne transforms into a free leisure hub, a breath of vacation atmosphere. It’s a chance to bring together generations for cinema screenings, sports, attractions, and convivial moments. [Read more]
Gare aux Docs 2026: the open-air cinema festival with a social mission, along La Recyclerie’s rails
An outdoor film festival on the tracks of the Petite Ceinture in Paris—tempting, right? Then head to La REcyclerie, from July 3 to August 1, 2026, to enjoy documentaries on powerful subjects. [Read more]
Free pool and open-air cinema, sports activities at the Jules Noël Sports Center in the 14th arrondissement.
From July 4 to August 16, 2026, enjoy free access to the Jules Noël Sports Center pool, open to everyone, along with sports or arts activities and an outdoor movie night in Paris’s 14th arrondissement. [Read more]
Open-air cinema screenings in Cergy (95): free screenings this summer.
Chaque été, the City of Cergy offers several outdoor cinema screenings spread across different neighborhoods of the municipality. Organized by the neighborhood houses as part of the summer program, these free screenings allow residents to enjoy a film as night falls, in a friendly atmosphere that is open to all. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Noisy-le-Sec (93): free screenings under the stars all summer.
This summer, from July 4 to August 28, 2026, head to Noisy-le-Sec to enjoy outdoor cinema screenings. Animated films and family feature films, the screenings are free and open to everyone. [Read more]
Free outdoor cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly: the 2026 lineup
Outdoor cinema returns for free at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 9 to August 2, 2026, with a program exploring the animal world, as part of Jardin d’été. [Read more]
A free outdoor cinema on the rooftop of La Machine du Moulin Rouge this summer, 2026.
Wanna catch an outdoor cinema in Pigalle this summer? Head to Bar à Bulles, on the roof of the Machine du Moulin Rouge, for an offbeat screening, every Wednesday evening all summer long, from July 15 to September 2, 2026. [Read more]
Open-air cinema 2026: screenings under the stars at Georges-Valbon Park in La Courneuve
Georges-Valbon Departmental Park in La Courneuve hosts several open-air cinema sessions as part of Bel Été 2026. Free and open to all, these screenings take place on Friday evenings from July 17 to July 31, on a giant screen installed in the heart of the park. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Poissy (78): three free screenings, Accrocamp, and music in the château’s park.
In Poissy, the opening credits roll under the stars. On July 17 and 31, and August 21, 2026, three free outdoor screenings invite kids and grown-ups to enjoy a movie in a laid-back summer atmosphere. [Read more]
Free outdoor cinema screenings at artist residences in the heart of the Yvelines
The seventh art comes to the homes of the illustrious in the heart of the Yvelines, as an open-air film festival brings free screenings to communities across the department this summer of 2026. [Read more]
Outdoor cinema in Goussainville (95): four free screenings in the city's parks.
When the holidays set in, the big screen comes out of the dark cinema halls. In Goussainville, Val-d’Oise, four free outdoor film screenings will welcome audiences on Saturdays July 18 and 25, then August 1 and 8, in several city parks, with a lineup crafted for the whole family. [Read more]
La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026: The full, free lineup announced
La Villette's open-air cinema returns from July 22 to August 16, 2026, on the Prairie du Triangle, offering two free screenings per day at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For its 35th edition, the festival spotlights the theme "The Call of the Forest." Discover the full, free lineup! [Read more]
Zone Sensible, the urban farm in Saint-Denis (93), where art, culture, agriculture and solidarity come together.
In Saint-Denis (93), on a former market-garden plot at the edge of Paris, Zone Sensible reimagines the urban farm as a poetic laboratory. Created by the collective Parti Poétique, this farm unlike any other blends permaculture farming, contemporary art exhibitions, and workshops for all ages. [Read more]
A free outdoor cinema in the parks and gardens of Paris's 13th arrondissement
The 13th arrondissement goes full outdoor cinema, offering a lineup of crowd-pleasing films to rediscover in the district’s flagship parks and gardens, such as Parc de Choisy. [Read more]
La Ferme du Bonheur, a bohemian and festive farm at the foot of La Défense.
At once an urban farm, an alternative arts venue and an ecological oasis at the foot of La Défense’s towers, La Ferme du Bonheur in Nanterre is a living laboratory where nature, performances, farming and collective experiments mingle. A timeless place where people come as much to attend a concert as to garden, meet animals or participate in the famous agro-poetry workshops. [Read more]
The Night Slots 2026: Free outdoor cinema program at Blandy Castle
Outdoor cinema returns to Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for three magical evenings on August 12, 19 and 26, 2026. The lineup features family-friendly, crowd-pleasing films shown on the ramparts of this medieval fortress, delivering a unique and free experience. Here’s more on this must-see plan! [Read more]
Outdoor cinema at the Château d'Écouen: the National Museum of the Renaissance unveils its 2026 program
Each summer, the Château d'Écouen — National Museum of the Renaissance offers warm, family-friendly evenings focused on cinema, with its outdoor screenings. Discover the free films shown on August 21 and 22, 2026. [Read more]
Open-air cinema at the Mémorial de la Shoah: dates and lineup for summer 2026 in Paris
This year again, the Shoah Memorial in Paris is hosting its outdoor cinema. Discover the lineup for summer 2026 and enjoy a movie under the stars. [Read more]
Stars of Paris: outdoor cinema makes a comeback in front of the Eiffel Tower
The Vedettes de Paris open-air cinema is back from August 26 to 30, 2026 at Port de Suffren, opposite the Eiffel Tower, with public voting, online ticketing, and screenings on the quay. [Read more]
Ciné sous les Étoiles à Gournay-sur-Marne: three outdoor movie nights in the town hall park
Ciné sous les Étoiles presents three free outdoor cinema nights in the park outside the Gournay-sur-Marne town hall, from August 28 to 30, 2026. An accessible summer outing to enjoy open-air screenings in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Open-air cinema at the Swedish Institute: Swedish cinema takes the spotlight this summer
Every summer, the Swedish Institute in Paris hosts outdoor cinema screenings in its Marais garden. Free or bookable depending on the edition, these screenings showcase Swedish classics and contemporary titles in an intimate setting in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement. [Read more]
Palais Galliera Goes to the Movies: Which Films Are Showing in June 2026? - Tickets
When the temperatures rise in Paris, outdoor cinemas reclaim the screens across the capital. But some sets nearly steal the spotlight from the films, as with the Palais Galliera, which will transform its grand courtyard into a black-box cinema from June 11 to 13, 2026, in echo of the ongoing exhibition. Three evenings where cinema meets fashion, under the spotlights… and the stars. [Read more]
First Man: Ryan Gosling on Prime Video and at Ciné Tarmac
First Man, Damien Chazelle’s biopic starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, lands on Prime Video on June 16, 2026, ahead of its screening at Ciné Tarmac on July 4, 2026 in Le Bourget. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Levallois (92): here are the four free films in the 2026 lineup.
Levallois lights up the projector again on Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, for two free outdoor cinema nights. On the bill: four mainstream films, food trucks, and two starry screenings in the City Hall gardens. [Read more]
Branche et ciné 2026: the open-air cinema festival in the forests of Île-de-France, the program
This summer, cinema pairs with a bucolic stroll thanks to the Branche et Ciné festival, returning from June 26 to July 10, 2026. Enjoy a free outdoor screening in one of Île-de-France’s forests. [Read more]
Plaza Cinéma Club: Outdoor cinema returns to the Cour Jardin of the Plaza Athénée starting June 2026
The Cour Jardin at Plaza Athénée reopens its stage lights and transforms its lush setting into an open-air cinema. From June 29 to July 4, 2026, cinema is shown in grand format, pairing cult classics with a gastronomic interlude conceived as an extension of the film. Six evenings, six experiences, where every detail is orchestrated to let image and plate speak to each other, scene after scene. [Read more]
Paradiso Cinema Louvre 2026: the lineup for the free festival
Cinéma Paradiso Louvre returns from July 1 to 4, 2026 to the Louvre’s Cour Carrée with free outdoor screenings, concerts, premieres, and guests such as Wes Anderson, Joachim Trier and Léa Mysius. [Read more]
Open-air cinema at Fouquet’s Paris: two premieres just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées
Le Fouquet’s lays out its spell under the stars on July 1 and 2, 2026. The evening kicks off at the brasserie with a dinner before moving to the Cour Miroir, transformed into an open-air cinema with a guest of honor accompanying each screening. Here's the lineup! [Read more]
A Screen Under the Stars 2026: the outdoor cinema lineup at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris turns its Cour d'honneur into an outdoor cinema and offers four magical evenings for all film lovers, from July 1–4, 2026, with activities starting at 7 p.m. [Read more]
Dolcevita on the Seine: the lineup for the open-air Italian film festival at the Arenes de Lutèce
La Dolcevita sur Seine is back from July 2 to 6, 2026, whisking us away to Italy. Over five days, enjoy free film screenings and activities at the Arènes de Lutèce! Discover the program for this edition. [Read more]
Ciné Tarmac 2026 at the Air and Space Museum
Ciné Tarmac returns to the Air and Space Museum from July 3 to 5, 2026, with films projected on the Boeing 747, activities, and a dedicated Kids screening. [Read more]
"To the Moon" with Scarlett Johansson at Ciné Tarmac 2026
To the Moon, Greg Berlanti’s romantic comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, will be shown in a French-dubbed version (VF) on July 3, 2026 at Ciné Tarmac, the Air and Space Museum. [Read more]
Open-air cinema: free screenings under the stars in the 11th arrondissement
Every summer, Paris’s 11th arrondissement hosts several open-air movie nights in the town hall courtyard. Part of the Paris en Seine summer program, these free screenings invite residents to enjoy a film at dusk in an unusual setting, right in the heart of the district. Open to all, they offer a convivial moment for families or friends while rediscovering the pleasures of outdoor cinema. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Paris’ 17th arrondissement: free screenings at Martin-Luther-King Park in July
Martin Luther King Park, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, will host two free outdoor cinema screenings as part of Dix-Sept Été on July 3 and 24, 2026. Discover the lineup. [Read more]
The Little Prince: animated film slated for Ciné Tarmac 2026
The Little Prince, Mark Osborne's animated adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book, is screening at Ciné Tarmac 2026 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget. [Read more]
Aviator: Leonardo DiCaprio as a pioneer of aviation
Aviator, Martin Scorsese’s biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and John C. Reilly, screens on July 5, 2026 at Ciné Tarmac, at the Air and Space Museum. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Paris’s 16th arrondissement: two free screenings with complimentary popcorn — the program
This summer, Paris's 16th arrondissement unfurls its screen beneath the trees. Two free screenings will take place at the Jardin du Ranelagh on July 8 and 16, 2026, to enjoy the seventh art in a bucolic setting. [Read more]
An open-air cinema in the heart of one of Île-de-France's largest military forts this summer.
This summer, enjoy an outdoor movie night unlike any other at Fort de Cormeilles-en-Parisis. Merging military heritage, a guinguette atmosphere, and a starlit screening, this free event promises a memorable evening for cinephiles in the Île-de-France region this Saturday, July 11, 2026. [Read more]
National Day 2026 in L'Haÿ-les-Roses (Val-de-Marne): the program is adapted to the heatwave
For France’s National Day 2026 in L'Haÿ-les-Roses, a festive program awaits you on July 13, 2026! On the menu: an open-air cinema and a community dance. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Plaisir (78): a one-off, free screening in the Château Park
With sunny days ahead, cinema goes outdoors. In Plaisir, the Château Park becomes the setting for a free open-air screening on Friday, July 17, 2026, offering a chance to enjoy a film under the stars in a summery atmosphere. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Maisons-Laffitte (78): free screening in the Château Park.
As night falls, the City of Cheval switches gears. On Friday, July 17, 2026, head to the Parc du Château de Maisons-Laffitte, where a free outdoor cinema screening awaits moviegoers under the stars. [Read more]
CinéClub Paradiso 2026: lineup and ticketing for free outdoor cinema at La Seine Musicale
CinéClub Paradiso returns for its summer run at La Seine Musicale from July 21 to 24, 2026, presenting four free outdoor evenings. The program features musical biopics, live concerts, activities, and star-lit screenings in Boulogne-Billancourt. [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
