Outdoor Movies in North Vancouver

Hosted by the Polygon Gallery, Deckchair Cinema is a series of outdoor movies on the big screen at Cates Deck in North Vancouver.

Deckchair Cinema movies usually take place on Thursday evenings from early July until late August. Admission is by donation.

TIP: Another fabulous event that happens near the same venue on Fridays is the Shipyards Night Market which is highly recommended. It features live music, artisan vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.

SUNSET CINEMA IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

In addition to Deckchair Cinema, free films also usually take place in downtown Vancouver throughout the summer. See our article about Sunset Cinema in Vancouver to learn more about the series outside Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Deckchair Cinema Outdoor Movies in North Vancouver

Outdoor Movie Showings are popular in the summer as people bring their blankets and popcorn to see films on giant screens in parks and other venues.

The Deckchair Cinema series of movies started up in North Vancouver in 2022. The series has continued every summer since then. In 2025 the Polygon Gallery hosted movie nights on Thursday evenings from July 3rd until August 28th. This past year’s lineup featured some of the best sci-fi films of all time.

Deckchair Cinema takes place on Cates Deck which is on the water just in front of the gallery. The movie nights begin with live entertainment and the screenings start at around sunset.

There are snacks and drinks available for purchase from different local breweries. Cates Deck is one of the public spots where you can Drink Alcohol in North Vancouver. You definitely can bring your own blankets and chairs to see the movie, however, and that’s recommended!

(Note: Your donation also gets you into the Polygon Gallery which is open until 9:00 pm on Thursdays. There is a good chance you’ll get some free popcorn too.)

Admission Details

Admission to Deckchair Cinema is by donation so you can give whatever you want. The recommended amount is typically $10 per person. The venue isn’t very big, so be sure to arrive early to get a spot.

In 2025 you could also reserve a picnic table online in advance. Each table seated six people and cost $100 to reserve.

Deckchair Cinema Schedule

The Deckchair Cinema schedule for 2025 is below. The events happened on Thursdays between July 3rd and August 28th. As you’ll see, this year’s lineup was full of sci-fi films.

Shows in July (in 2025)

July, 3rd (9:15 pm) – Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars
July, 10th (9:15 pm) – Universal Language
July, 17th (9:15 pm) – Gravity
July, 24th (9:00 pm) – Spaceballs
July, 31st (9:00 pm) – The Fifth Element

Shows in August (in 2025)

August, 7th (8:45 pm) – Flash Gordon
August, 14th (8:45 pm) – Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
August, 21st (8:30 pm) – Starman
August, 28th (8:30 pm) – Wicked

Other Outdoor Movie Nights in North Vancouver

Sunset Cinema is a different series of outdoor movies in North Vancouver. The screenings are free to attend and take place on Wednesday nights at Shipyard Commons. Below was the schedule for 2024. 2025 dates and details were to be confirmed.

July, 31st – Barbie
August, 7th – The Princess Bride
August, 14th – Top Gun: Maverick
August, 21st – Finding Nemo
August, 28th – Pitch Perfect

There were also two outdoor movie nights at Civic Plaza in 2024. These took place on Friday nights in July in between City Hall and the North Vancouver Public Library.

July, 12th – Wonka
July, 26th – Trolls

Finally, there was also an outdoor movie night at Ray Perrault Park on August 9th, 2024. The event was called Reel Magic.

August, 9th – The Incredibles

See the City of North Vancouver‘s website for a the latest details about these events. See our article about Free Outdoor Movies for a list of other similar events in different parts of the Lower Mainland.