Movies are shown for free each summer around Vancouver including in Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza, on the North Shore and various other locations.
Folks bring blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends to enjoy the outdoor entertainment.
See below for a list of what’s showing when and where this summer. (Or, for a list of films organized by location, see our article about Summer Outdoor Movie Event Venues.)
Free Outdoor Movies in Vancouver
Below is the schedule of free outdoor movies in 2026 as of mid-June. Exact details are subject to change.
Free June Movies in 2026
Here is the list of outdoor movies showing in June of 2026.
June 22nd (Monday)
- Movie Matinees – Voices from Across the Water shows at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond. Movie tickets cost $5 each, but admission to the historic site is free for everyone until September 7th thanks to the Canada Strong Pass.
June 25th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – Jafar Panahi’s Offside shows at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
Free July Movies in 2026
Here is the list of outdoor movies showing in July of 2026.
July 2nd (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – Shaolin Soccer shows at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
July 9th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – a screening of Sign O’ The Times + Halftime Show at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
July 11th (Saturday)
- Cinema Under the Stars – Jurassic Park shows at Evergreen Park in Port Coquitlam.
July 14th (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – Bend it Like Beckham shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
July 16th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – a screening of Best in Show at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
- Summer Movie Nights – a movie shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery Square.
July 18th (Saturday)
- Cinema Under the Stars – Mamma Mia! shows at Gates Park in Port Coquitlam.
July 20th (Monday)
- Movie Matinees – Small Town Pride shows at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond. Movie tickets cost $5 each, but admission to the historic site is free for everyone until September 7th thanks to the Canada Strong Pass.
July 21st (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – Mean Girls shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
July 23rd (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – Machotaildrop + Joe Buffalo shows at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
- Summer Movie Nights – a movie shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery Square.
July 24th (Friday)
- Sunset Cinema in the City – Lilo and Stitch (2025) shows at Civic Plaza in North Vancouver.
July 25th (Saturday)
- Cinema Under the Stars – Sing 2 shows at Evergreen Park in Port Coquitlam.
July 28th (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – Moulin Rouge shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
July 30th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – Speed Racer shows at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
- Summer Movie Nights – a movie shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery Square.
July 31st (Friday)
- Langley Outdoor Movie Night – a film shows today at Douglas Park.
Note: Place des Arts in Coquitlam hosts their annual Summer Theatre Troupe from July 24th to August 2nd in 2026. This year’s show is The Emperor’s New Threads. Admission is free but advanced registration is required.
Free August Movies in 2026
Here is the list of outdoor movies showing in August of 2026.
August 4th (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – Hoppers shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
August 6th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – Creed shows at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
- Summer Movie Nights – a movie shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery Square.
August 7th (Friday)
- Sunset Cinema in the City – How to Train Your Dragon (2025) shows at Ray Perrault Park in North Vancouver.
August 8th (Saturday)
- Cinema Under the Stars – Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl shows at Gates Park in Port Coquitlam.
August 11th (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – Crazy Rich Asians shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
August 13th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – A League of Their Own shows at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
- Summer Movie Nights – a movie shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery Square.
August 14th (Friday)
- Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series –Â A Minecraft Movie shows outdoors at Civic Square.
- Sunset Cinema in the City – Zootopia 2 shows at Heywood Park in North Vancouver.
August 15th (Saturday)
- Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series –Â Bad Guys 2 shows outdoors at Confederation Park.
August 17th (Monday)
- Movie Matinees – The Skiff of Ronald Thomas shows at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond. Movie tickets cost $5 each, but admission to the historic site is free for everyone until September 7th thanks to the Canada Strong Pass.
August 18th (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – The Notebook shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
August 20th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – RAD shows at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
August 21st (Friday)
- Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series –Â The Wizard of Oz (1939) shows outdoors at Civic Square.
August 22nd (Saturday)
- Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series –Â Zootopia 2 shows outdoors at Confederation Park.
- Cinema Under the Stars – Night at the Museum shows at Evergreen Park in Port Coquitlam.
August 25th (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – Interstellar shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
August 27th (Thursday)
- Deckchair Cinema – audience choice between the films When We Were Kings and Enter the Dragon at Cates Deck in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
August 28th (Friday)
- Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series –Â Superman (2025) shows outdoors at Civic Square.
Free September Movies in 2026
Here is the list of outdoor movies showing in September of 2026.
September 1st (Tuesday)
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Jurassic Park or Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark shows on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.
September 5th (Saturday)
- Cinema Under the Stars – Zootopia 2 shows at Evergreen Park in Port Coquitlam.
Other Information
For a list of films organized by location, click Summer Outdoor Movies.
For other ideas on things to do in July and August, check out the Events Calendar.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
Other websites you might find of interest include VancouverForKids.ca and VancouverTheatres.ca.
