Outdoor cinemas to visit for your summer of bests
To get you ready for your summer of bests, we’re hosting three free outdoor cinema screenings of Jurassic World at iQ - at iQ Longwood Place in Coventry, iQ Water Lane House in Bristol and iQ Wilmslow Park in Manchester.
And if you can’t make the special iQ showings, this blog also lists outdoor cinemas for all other iQ towns and cities, so you’ll be guaranteed your outdoor film fix. Get booking!
iQ outdoor cinemas - Coventry, Bristol & Manchester
Each iQ cinema location will be screening the mighty Jurassic World, with the event starting at 8pm. Here are the dates and properties:
- 11th May 2026 - iQ Longwood Place, Coventry
- 13th May 2026 - iQ Water Lane House, Bristol
- 14th May 2026 - iQ Wilmslow Park, Manchester
Our free cinema screenings are open to everyone, whether you’re staying at one of the iQ buildings or not, so bring your friends - and your appetites, as there’ll be free cinema snacks to see you through.
Bangor outdoor cinema
Bangor University has been known to run free outdoor cinema screenings - follow their Insta, so you’re first to know when the next one is.
Bath outdoor cinema
Bath Racecourse is showing feel-good favourites this summer, from Mamma Mia! to Tangled.
Birmingham outdoor cinema
The University of Birmingham is hosting a free outdoor cinema for its students on Friday 12th June, with the film still to be confirmed.
Bradford outdoor cinema
Bradford’s Big Screen runs daily from 7am-11pm, showing news, exhibitions and events and sometimes even films. If you’re after a proper outdoor cinema experience, try Harewood House in Leeds.
Brighton outdoor cinema
There’s a free outdoor cinema at Haywards Heath on Sat 4th July showing two films that'll be revealed nearer the time.
Dundee outdoor cinema
A drive or train journey from Dundee is Scone Palace, where an outdoor cinema is screening Sing, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert and more.
Edinburgh outdoor cinema
St Andrew Square Garden in Edinburgh is due to host another free outdoor cinema this summer, keep an eye out for more details.
Egham outdoor cinema
A drive from Egham is Stonor Park, screening great films like Sing and Pride and Prejudice.
Glasgow outdoor cinema
Queen’s Park Arena will be running a free open-air cinema throughout July, look out for more details as they’re revealed.
Huddersfield outdoor cinema
From Huddersfield, you could drive or taxi to Nostell Priory, where they’re showing films like Pretty Woman, Grease (Sing-A-Long) and The Greatest Showman.
Kingston outdoor cinema
Latchmere Recreation Grounds are hosting an outdoor cinema from 24th-26th July, keep an eye out for more details.
Leeds outdoor cinema
Harewood House is hosting an array of films this summer, including Dirty Dancing and Star Wars: A New Hope.
Leicester outdoor cinema
Head to Leicestershire County Cricket Club on 25th July to catch Encanto and Is This Thing On?
Lincoln outdoor cinema
Watch Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia! or The Rocky Horror Show at Lincoln Castle.
Liverpool outdoor cinema
The Reader charity will be hosting an open-air cinema at Calderstones Park this summer, keep an eye on their insta for more details.
London
If you’re in London, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The capital has a range of outdoor cinemas in locations like Peckham, Kew Gardens and King’s Cross.
Newcastle
Check out Screen on the Green at Old Eldon Square for two to three free films per day this summer.
Nottingham
The beautiful Wollaton Hall is showing Dirty Dancing, Queen Outdoor Cinema Celebration and more.
Oxford
Milton Hill House, a drive or bus journey from Oxford, is hosting an outdoor cinema showing Beauty and the Beast and Mamma Mia.
Plymouth
On the outskirts of Plymouth, Saltram House’s outdoor cinema will show Wicked Sing-A-Long, Sense and Sensibility and more.
Preston
Under an hour’s drive from Preston is Meols Hall, showing Encanto Sing-A-Long, Pretty Woman and more.
Salford
At MediaCity’s Waterside Steps, Screen on the Docks is showing films like Forrest Gump, Moana 2 and more, for free.
Sheffield
Take a trip to Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham for films like Pride and Prejudice and Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza.
Wolverhampton
Head to Wolverhampton Racecourse on 28th August for Beauty and the Beast or Mamma Mia.
York
York Museum Gardens is hosting a selection of films at its outdoor cinema, from The Princess Bride to Grease.
An outdoor cinema is a great way to get out and about this summer. Make it your summer of bests with iQ and be in the perfect spot for exploring the city and creating memories.
