Open-air film festivals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region are making a comeback in thesummer of 2025. These free or low-cost events are the ideal opportunity to enjoy a cinema session under the stars, stretched out on a deckchair or comfortably installed on the grass, solo, as a couple or with friends.
On the program: an eclectic selection of cult films, 7th art masterpieces, shorts, comedies, thrillers, animated features and new releases. Each venue offers a unique ambience, whether it's the Prairie du Triangle in the Parc de la Villette, an urban terrace like the Bar à Bulles, or a hidden garden in the heart of the capital.
Whether you're a fan of classic cinema, auteur films, recent blockbusters or simply looking for an original outdoor evening in Paris, these festivals cater for all tastes. Some even offer pre-screening entertainment, DJ sets and snacks.
The idea? Sit back as the sun goes down, enjoy a convivial moment and rediscover cinema in a different way, in a natural and often iconic setting. It's one of the highlights of the cultural summer in Paris, so don't miss these free or low-cost events!
Hotel Paradiso, its rooftop with open-air cinema, unveils its summer 2025 program
Every Sunday at 9.30pm, the rooftop of the Hôtel Paradiso (Paris 12e) is transformed into an open-air cinema, with programming by mk2. [Read more]
Free open-air cinema 2025 in Levallois (92): films on the bill
The Hôtel de Ville in Levallois (92) is back in the limelight... in the open air on Friday June 20 and Sunday June 22, 2025! There will be two free screenings each day: the first, reserved for children, at 6pm, and the second, for the general public, at 8:30pm. [Read more]
Branche et ciné 2025: the open-air film festival returns to the forests of Île-de-France
The Branche et Ciné festival is back this summer, from June 26 to July 12, 2025. Enjoy a free open-air cinema in one of the forests of the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Plaza Cinema Club, open-air cinema returns to the green courtyard of the Plaza Athénée
From June 29 to July 6, 2025, the Plaza Athénée will be hosting an open-air cinema in its green courtyard-garden, with menus designed by Jean Imbert to match each film! [Read more]
Cinéma Paradiso Louvre: the free film festival returns in July 2025 - the program
Attention all cinephiles! The Cinéma Paradiso Louvre festival returns this summer with a new selection of films screened free of charge in the most beautiful and original of cinemas: the Cour Carrée du Louvre. [Read more]
L'été au parc 2025: free shows and cinema under the stars in Bagnolet (93)
L'été au parc (ex Bajo Plage), Bagnolet's free beach is back from July 4 to 25, 2025, at the Josette et Maurice Audin park. [Read more]
Gare aux Docs 2025: a free, committed film festival on the tracks of the REcyclerie
Fancy an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris's Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from July 4 to August 30, 2025, to enjoy documentaries on a wide range of subjects. [Read more]
Ciné Tarmac 2025: the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace's summer open-air cinema program
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace welcomes Ciné Tarmac: an open-air cinema where you can watch films projected onto a plane! Discover the summer program and enjoy fantastic evenings at the Musée du Bourget, from July 4 to 6, 2025. [Read more]
Dolcevita sur Seine: the open-air film festival around Italy at the Arènes de Lutèce
Dolcevita sur Seine is back from July 4 to 8, 2025 to take us to Italy. For 5 days, enjoy free film screenings and entertainment at the Arènes de Lutèce! [Read more]
La Guinguette du Hangar Y: DJ set, open-air cinema, games and waterside terrace
The fine weather means the return of the Guinguette at the fabulous Hangar Y estate, nestled in Meudon in the Hauts-de-Seine department. And this year, a whole host of surprises await you on this sheltered waterside terrace in the forest. Games, music and open-air cinema are on the program for this summer of 2025. [Read more]
Open-air cinema at Château d'Auvers: three summer evenings around Van Gogh (95)
This summer, the Château d'Auvers invites you to three free outdoor screenings in its garden in the heart of the Val-d'Oise. Echoing the current exhibition, the program pays tribute to Van Gogh through two biopics and a Japanese animated film. [Read more]
A free open-air cinema at Porte de Vanves
Head for Place Marthe Simard in the 14th arrondissement, near Porte de Vanves, for a free open-air cinema screening on July 10, 2025. On the program: the musical Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet! [Read more]
La Plage des Jeux de Nanterre 2025: a summer with your feet in the sand in the 92 region
Like every summer, Nanterre beach is back, with sports activities, relaxation areas and, above all, a large sandy beach. [Read more]
Fontenay Sous Soleil: open-air cinema and night-time swimming pool this summer in Fontenay-sous-Bois (94)
Fontenay-sous-Soleil is back from July 12 to August 2, 2025 to offer a festive summer accessible to all, with sports, cinema, relaxation and outdoor activities. At Parc des Epivans and Stade Merlen, the town transforms vacations at home into a true summer interlude. [Read more]
Fête Nationale 2025 at l'Haÿ-les-Roses (94): Games, open-air cinema, popular ball and fireworks display
For the Fête Nationale in L'Haÿ-les-Roses, a festive program awaits you this Sunday, July 13, 2025! On the menu: children's games, inflatables, an open-air cinema, a popular ball and fireworks! [Read more]
CinéClub Paradiso 2025: free open-air cinema at La Seine Musicale - ticketing dates
From July 15 to 18, 2025, La Seine Musicale hosts the CinéClub Paradiso open-air cinema. A free event featuring cult films and DJ sets. Here's the program! [Read more]
La Villette open-air cinema returns with two screenings a day this summer 2025
The Festival de cinéma en plein air de La Villette returns from July 23 to August 17, 2025 with a new feature: two daily screenings, at 6pm for families and 9pm for film buffs, on the Prairie du Triangle. [Read more]
Une Toile à la Belle Étoile 2025: open-air cinema at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris is transforming its Cour d'Honneur into an open-air cinema, offering 4 magical evenings for all cinephiles, from July 23 to 26, 2025, with entertainment starting at 7pm. [Read more]
Les Créneaux de la nuit de Blandy 2025, free open-air cinema at Château de Blandy in August
Open-air cinema invites itself to the Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for three magical evenings on August 13, 20 and 27, 2025. On the program: family films and films for the general public, projected onto the ramparts of this medieval castle, offering a unique, free experience. We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Cinescale 2025: the program for the Montmartre open-air film festival
The Cinescale open-air film festival returns to Montmartre for its 5th edition, on August 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover short films under the stars of Paris. [Read more]
Les Vedettes de Paris open-air cinema overlooking the Eiffel Tower - films and reservations
Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches the second edition of its open-air cinema-flotant from August 20 to 24, 2025. We reveal the program. [Read more]
Open-air cinema at the Shoah Memorial: the program for summer 2025 in Paris
Once again this year, the Shoah Memorial in Paris is organizing its open-air cinema. Discover this year's program for the summer of 2025, to enjoy a film under the stars. [Read more]
Open-air cinema: the ciné 2025 program at Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance
Every summer, the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance offers family-friendly evenings around the 7th art, with its open-air cinema. Discover the free films shown on Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23, 2025. [Read more]
Silhouette 2025: the open-air short film festival returns to Butte du Chapeau Rouge
The Silhouette festival returns for its 24th edition at the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in Paris, from August 29 to September 6, 2025. On the program? Several evenings of free screenings, preceded by open-air concerts at aperitif time, with a daytime program for children and debates. [Read more]
A Manga Festival with free entertainment at the Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center (91)
Manga fans take note: the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge is once again organizing its Manga Festival, with a host of events on the program, from August 30 to September 6, 2025! [Read more]
Palais Galliera Film Festival 2025: exhibition and open-air cinema at the fashion museum
An open-air cinema from a sublime Parisian museum: that's the experience offered by the Palais Galliera, dedicated to the history of fashion in Paris. Join us on September 4, 5 and 6, 2025 to enjoy open-air screenings. [Read more]
Les Invalides font leur cinéma: 3 exceptional outdoor screenings in the Cour du Dôme
Open-air cinema returns to Les Invalides! Once again this year, we'll be taking over the monument's Cour du Dôme for three evening film screenings, from September 4 to 6, 2025. [Read more]
"Les Invalides font leur cinéma" is back!
Sponsored - From September 4 to 6, 2025, come and experience three exceptional evenings of open-air cinema in the unique and majestic setting of the Cour du Dôme des Invalides, in aid of wounded soldiers. [Read more]
La Nuit aux Merveilles: open-air cinema and free entertainment in Rueil-Malmaison (92)
Rueil-Malmaison invites itself to Wonderland! On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Parc des Bords-de-Seine will host La Nuit aux Merveilles, with free entertainment, giant games and an open-air screening of Tim Burton's cult film. [Read more]
This summer of 2025 in Paris offers a wide range of dates to enjoy a film under the stars. So, let's get painting! Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of open-air film festivals and savor these exceptional moments under the Parisian sky.
Dates and Opening Time
From March 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Recommended age
For all
