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 late June until the end of 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 in 2026
Outdoor Movie Showings are popular in the summer. People bring their blankets and popcorn to see films on giant screens in parks and other venues.
The Deckchair Cinema series of movies has been running in North Vancouver since 2022. This year, the Polygon Gallery hosts movie nights on Thursday evenings from June 25th until August 27th. The lineup features some of the best sports 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 sit on 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. You can also reserve a picnic table online in advance. Each table seats six people and costs $125 to reserve.
2026 Deckchair Cinema Schedule
The following is the Deckchair Cinema schedule for 2026. As you can see, the events happen on Thursdays between June 25th and August 27th.
- 25th of June (9:25 pm) – Jafar Panahi’s Offside
- 2nd of July (9:15 pm) – Shaolin Soccer
- 9th of July (9:15 pm) – Sign O’ The Times + Halftime Show
- This day also marks the opening of the Greg Girard summer exhibition
- 16th of July (9:00 pm) – Best in Show
- Dogs are welcome to join on this night
- 23rd of July (9:00 pm) – Machotaildrop + Joe Buffalo
- 30th of July (8:45 pm) – Speed Racer
- This is also the day of the North Shore Pride Week Drag Party
- 6th of August (8:45 pm) – Creed
- 13th of August (8:45 pm) – A League of Their Own
- 20th of August (8:45 pm) – RAD
- 27th of August (8:45 pm) – Audience choice: When We Were Kings or Enter the Dragon
Other Information
Visit the Polygon Gallery website for more information about the movies.
See our articles about North Vancouver and the Shipyards District to learn about other things to do in the area.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale District
- Free Outdoor Movies
- Vancouver on a Budget
- Cates Deck in North Vancouver
