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 take place on Thursday evenings from early July until late August in 2025. 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. To learn more about the series outside Queen Elizabeth Theatre, see our article about Sunset Cinema in Vancouver.

Deckchair Cinema Outdoor Movies in North Vancouver in 2025

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 hosts movie nights on Thursday evenings from July 3rd until August 28th. This year’s lineup features 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 can also reserve a picnic table online in advance. Each table seats 6 people and costs $100 to reserve.

Deckchair Cinema Schedule

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

Shows in July (in 2025)

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

Shows in August (in 2025)

7th of August (8:45 pm) – Flash Gordon
14th of August (8:45 pm) – Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
21st of August (8:30 pm) – Starman
28th of August (8:30 pm) – David Lynch’s Dune

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 are to be confirmed.

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

12th of July – Wonka
26th of July – Trolls

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

9th of August – The Incredibles

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