Dozens of movies are shown for free each summer around Vancouver including in Stanley Park, at Canada Place, on the North Shore and various other locations.
Folk bring blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends to enjoy the outdoor entertainment.
Free Outdoor Movies in Vancouver
2018 Free Outdoor Movies (in Chronological Order)
The following movies in 2018 all start at dusk unless otherwise stated and the list is in chronological order.
If you want to see the list organized by location, click SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIES and you’ll see what’s showing at Stanley Park, Canada Place, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey and other locations over the course of the summer.
Note: Featured movies, times and locations are subject to change.
Free June Movies in 2018
Here is the list of movies showing on various days in June 2018 (including a number that are NOT free):
June 5 (Tuesday) Movie
- Hot Tub Cinema – the movie Anchor Man shows at a secret location where people have the option of watching from the comfort of a hot tub. Jacuzzi seats cost $40 per person or $200 for a private tub for a maximum of 5 people. Movie tickets are extra and cost $5 (for both hot tub and non-hot tub audience members).
June 6 (Wednesday) Movie
- Hot Tub Cinema – the movie Wedding Crashers shows at a secret location where people have the option of watching from the comfort of a hot tub.
June 7 (Thursday) Movie
- Hot Tub Cinema – the movie Hangover shows at a secret location where people have the option of watching from the comfort of a hot tub.
June 8 (Friday) Movie
- Hot Tub Cinema – the movie Mean Girls shows at a secret location where people have the option of watching from the comfort of a hot tub.
June 9 (Saturday) Movie
- Hot Tub Cinema – the movie Dirty Dancing shows at a secret location where people have the option of watching from the comfort of a hot tub.
June 10 (Sunday) Movie
- Hot Tub Cinema – the movie Zoolander shows at a secret location where people have the option of watching from the comfort of a hot tub.
June 16 (Saturday) Movie
- Retro Movie Night – One of the following movies will be featured during North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Days at Lynn Valley Village: Field of Dreams, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Karate Kid or Roxanne. If you have a preference you can vote for the one you want to see up until May 21st.
Free July Movies in 2018
Here is the list of outdoor films showing on various days in July 2018:
July 3 (Tuesday) Movie
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Batman (1989) or The Princess Bride (1987) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
July 10 (Tuesday) Movie
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Spice World (1997) or Xanadu (1980) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
July 12 (Thursday) Movie
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade beginning at dusk. Today’s show is to be confirmed.
July 14 (Saturday) Movie
- Sandlot – the 1993 American film about coming of age shows at dusk at the Centennial Park Ball Diamond at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford.
July 17 (Tuesday) Movie
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Say Anything … (1989) or Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
July 19 (Thursday) Movie
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade beginning at dusk. Today’s feature film is to be confirmed.
July 24 (Tuesday) Movie
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either The Lion King (1994) or Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
July 26 (Thursday) Movie
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade beginning at dusk. Today’s feature film is to be confirmed.
July 31 (Tuesday) Movies
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Mean Girls (2004) or Clueless (1995) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
Free August Movies in 2018
The following films are scheduled for August in 2018:
August 2 (Thursday) Movie
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade. Today’s feature film is to be confirmed.
August 3 (Friday) Movie
- The Greatest Showman – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 4 (Saturday) Movie
- Big Fish – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 5 (Sunday) Movie
- Coco – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 6 (Monday) Movie
- Beetlejuice – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 7 (Tuesday) Movie
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Sing-along Grease (1978) or Cool Runnings (1993) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
- Mrs. Doubtfire – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 8 (Wednesday) Movie
- Rocky (1976) – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 9 (Thursday) Movie
- My Fair Lady (1964) – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade. Today’s feature film is to be confirmed.
August 10 (Friday) Movie
- Wonder Woman – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 11 (Saturday) Movie
- The Hunger Games – showing at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver as part of the Harmony Arts Festival.
August 14 (Tuesday) Movie
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Stand By Me (1986) or Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
August 16 (Thursday) Movie
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade. Today’s feature film is to be confirmed.
August 21 (Tuesday) Movie
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – either Titanic (1997) or The Notebook (2004) shows for free on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland. (Exact film details will be confirmed on June 5th).
August 23 (Thursday) Movie
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade. Today’s feature film is to be confirmed.
August 30 (Thursday) Movie
- Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade. Today’s feature film is to be confirmed.
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.
