From outdoor cinemas and rooftop screenings to top independent cinemas, London has a lot to offer to movie buffs.
Discover where to watch all-time classics, family flicks and new movies outdoors, and remember that outdoor cinemas are seasonal so viewing opportunities vary!
Best open-air cinemas in London
1. Adventure Cinema
Watch classic films, blockbuster hits and fun musicals to get the whole family singing at Adventure Cinema, which sets up at a number of historic country estates around London.
2. Luna Cinema
Sit beneath the stars and enjoy classics from any decade or indulge in this year's biggest hits at the Luna Cinema. This open-air cinema offers an exciting programme for film lovers in spectacular settings in London.
3. Pop Up Screens
Spend a summer evening watching films from across the years at Pop Up Screens. You can enjoy movies shown on a huge inflatable screen at outdoor spots across the capital.
4. Barbican Outdoor Cinema
Make the most of the warm nights in the City of London and head to the Sculpture Court at the Barbican, where you can see a wide range of films on the big screen in summer.
Free open-air film screenings in London
5. Summer Screens
See free sport, documentaries and films on a big screen among skyscrapers at Summer Screens at Canary Wharf. Head to Canada Square Park to find out what's on.
6. Screen on the Canal
See blockbuster bangers, family classics and cult favourites for free all summer, on a floating Screen on the Canal at Granary Square in King's Cross.
7. Summer by the River
Catch free outdoor film screenings at Summer by the River in The Scoop, a dramatic concrete amphitheatre in the shadow of Tower Bridge, also featuring live music, sport screenings, food stalls and pop-up bars.
8. BST Hyde Park
As well as show-stopping music performances, the annual BST festival in Hyde Park also puts on several free outdoor film screenings, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis, and headphones provided.
Best London rooftop cinemas
9. Rooftop Film Club
Enjoy a memorable cinema experience filled with sunsets and skylines at one of Rooftop Film Club's two locations in Peckham and Stratford. Expect handpicked iconic and newly released films, comfy sunchairs with a selection of drinks and street food.
For more outdoor activities in London, check out the top outdoor entertainment, picnic spots, rooftop bars and alfresco restaurants across the city.
