Outdoor Summer Movies

Every summer there are free outdoor movies at venues like Stanley Park, downtown Vancouver, on the North Shore, and across the Lower Mainland.

To learn about the above shows as well as others on other dates at venues throughout the Lower Mainland, continue reading!

Outdoor movies often take place at the following locations:

Click on any of the above links to jump to movie information for a specific part of town, or continue reading to learn about all Metro Vancouver outdoor movie locations.

Note: If you want a list of movies in chronological order instead, click Free Outdoor Movies.

Free Outdoor Movies in the Lower Mainland

At each outdoor movie location spectators are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs, plus snacks and picnics for those who want them. The exceptions are any drive-in movies, where the organizers might want people to stay in their vehicles.

Below are locations showing movies in 2026, along with others that have shown them in the past. As of mid-May, details about most events are to be confirmed.

Stanley Park Summer Cinema

Stanley Park Summer Cinema is a series of free outdoor movie showings that take place at Second Beach in Stanley Park. The movies all start about 15 minutes after sunset on Tuesday evenings on one of the largest outdoor screens in the Lower Mainland.

In 2026 the series starts on July 14th and concludes on September 1st.

Free seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Premium VIP seating is also available with advance reservations. Last year the special seating started at about $30 per person.

Click Stanley Park Outdoor Cinema for more information about the series in general.

TIP: Make a day of the experience – Stanley Park’s seawall is wonderful to walk or cycle around beforehand, and the Second Beach outdoor swimming pool is usually open until around dusk in July and August.

Burnaby Free Outdoor Movies

Summer Cinema movie nights in Burnaby take place at both Civic Square and Confederation Park. The events run at approximately 8:30 pm on select Fridays and Saturdays in August.

Below is the outdoor movie lineup for 2026:

14th of August, 2026 – A Minecraft Movie (Civic Square)
15th of August, 2026 – Bad Guys 2 (Confederation Park)
21st of August, 2026 – The Wizard of Oz (Civic Square)
22nd of August, 2026 – Zootopia 2 (Confederation Park)
28th of August, 2026 – Superman (Civic Square)

Click Burnaby Summer Cinema for further details about these events.

North Vancouver Outdoor Movies

Free outdoor movies show at various locations around North Vancouver most summers.

North Vancouver’s Cates Deck

The Deckchair Cinema series takes place on Cates Deck on Thursday evenings in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. The movies are free to attend.

To learn more about the venue and last year’s films see our article about Deckchair Cinema.

Sunset Cinema at the Shipyards

Free outdoor movies take place on Wednesdays at Shipyards Commons (which is the large covered open plaza in the Shipyards District just a five-minute walk from Lonsdale Quay).

For the latest details go to the City of North Vancouver‘s website.

North Vancouver Movies at Civic Plaza

Free movies show in the plaza outside the North Vancouver City Library at 120 West 14th Street. The screen size is smaller here than at Stanley Park and some other outdoor movie locations, but it has a slightly cozier atmosphere with only a couple of hundred North Shore spectators most nights.

For the latest information about this event see the City of North Vancouver‘s website.

Reel Magic at Ray Perrault Park

The films at Ray Perrault Park play on a 24-foot screen and there are various games to play at the park before settling in for the movie.

To learn more about this and other events visit the City of North Vancouver‘s website.

Grouse Mountain’s Movies on the Mountain

There were outdoor movies shown at Grouse Mountain on Thursday evenings last year. These movies were only free if you had an annual pass. Otherwise they were $25 to attend. The movies began at sunset, so around 9:00 pm at the beginning of August and around 8:00 pm at the end of August.

For the latest information check out the Grouse Mountain website.

Surrey Outdoor Movies

Movies Under the Stars is another series of outdoor movies that takes place at Surrey’s Holland Park at 13428 Old Yale Road not far from Central City mall on Saturday evenings. Popcorn and hot dogs are normally available on site.

Last year, admission was by donation and proceeds went to charity. Entertainment each evening started at 6:00 pm and the films began at dusk (just after 9:00 pm).

For more information about this series in general, see our article about Movies Under the Stars.

Outdoor Movie Night at Holland Park — Movies at Holland Park

Port Coquitlam Outdoor Movies

The city of Port Coquitlam hosts free outdoor film screenings throughout the summer. In 2026 the events take place on select Saturday nights from July 11th until September 5th. The venues alternate between Evergreen Park at 3500 Cedar Drive and Gates Park at 2300 Reeve Street. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and snacks.

For the latest information about the screenings, click Cinema Under the Stars.

Tsawwassen Outdoor Movies

The Tsawwassen Sun Festival is a three-day community festival that runs from August 1st to 3rd in 2026. Last year’s festival featured a free outdoor screening of Trolls: Let’s Band Together at Southlands Grange on the Saturday at dusk. 2026 details are to be confirmed.

Vancouver Art Gallery Outdoor Movies

Summer Movie Nights in the Square take place at the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery on the 800 block of Georgia Street.

In 2026, pre-show activities such as live music, games and more start at around 5:00 pm. The films begin at sundown. This year’s movies run on Thursdays between July 16th and August 13th.

For more information check out Downtown Vancouver Movie Nights.

Sunset Cinema at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza

Free outdoor movies show in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 650 Hamilton Street, now named šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn Plaza. Last year’s screenings ran on all Wednesdays in August. 2026 details are to be confirmed.

See our article about Sunset Cinema for more information.

Richmond Movies

Drive-in movies usually take place in the Lansdowne Centre parking lot at 5300 No. 3 Road in Richmond. However, this wasn’t the case in 2025. Instead of outdoor movies, Lansdowne Centre hosted indoor movies at the building’s Centre Court. Last year’s movie nights took place on Thursdays in August. Admission was free and popcorn was available by donation. 2026 dates and details are to be confirmed.

For more details about last year’s screenings, click Lansdowne Mall Movies.