There are traditions that we absolutely can't ignore, especially this one: in summer, we go for at least one, if not two (or more) outdoor movie screenings. Because there’s clearly nothing like enjoying a great film on the big screen, all while soaking in the warm air of a lovely summer evening, once the night falls. And the fabulous thing about Paris is that there are numerous outdoor cinemas throughout the entire summer season. Here are nine to discover, whether you're a seasoned film buff or not!
Festival des Canotiers in Ménilmontant
The Festival des Canotiers is making its grand return to the capital for its 18th edition. Between concerts and screenings, the event will bring the Ménilmontant neighborhood to life for four delightful evenings. As for the films...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Jim Sharman) will be screened on June 4th. On June 5th, we'll have L'Exercice de l'État (Pierre Schoeller), and on June 6th, it's Le bruit des glaçons (Bertrand Blier). The festival will wrap up with Rasta Rockett (Jon Turteltaub) on June 7th.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Festival of Rowers
Parvis of the Church of Ménilmontant
Place Maurice-Chevalier – 20th
From June 4 to 7, 2025
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Cinema Paradiso at the Louvre
The 5th edition of Cinema Paradiso will take place from July 2 to 5 in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre, honoring David Lynch, one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema, master of the strange and the dreamlike, who passed away in early 2025. A screen of 24 meters long, 1450 seats available, a prequel of Twin Peaks on the closing night… The event promises to be...
It's grandiose!Le cinéma en plein air et gratuit du Louvre sera de retour en juillet !
— Views (@viewsfrance) May 1, 2025
🗓️ 2 au 5 juillet 2025
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Cinema Paradiso
Cour Carré Louvre
Rue de Rivoli – 1st
From July 2 to 5, 2025
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Open-air cinema on the rooftop of Hotel Paradiso
If Hotel Paradiso is already well-known among movie lovers, it's because, as a temple of the seventh art, it launches its Sunday open-air cinema, and this tradition has been going strong since its ... Green rooftop, offering an absolutely stunning view of the Eiffel Tower, the Invalides, and Notre-Dame. After a season kick-off featuring films from the Cannes Film Festival, from mid-June to mid-September, it's back to normal: our classic rooftop cinema will return every Sunday evening, for €18 entry, drink included.
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Outdoor cinema on the rooftop of the Paradiso Hotel
135 Boulevard Diderot – 12th arrondissement
Every Sunday evening
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Tarmac Cinema at the Air and Space Museum
Join us on Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, 2025, to enjoy the Tarmac Cinema at the Air and Space Museum in Bourget. The program includes : three evenings where the greatest masterpieces of cinema will be screened directly on the fuselage of a Boeing 747. This year, Pearl Harbor by Michael Bay, Porco Rosso by Hayao Miyazaki, and The Terminal by Steven Spielberg will be highlighted.
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Ciné Tarmac
Air and Space Museum
3, Air and Space Esplanade – Le Bourget
From July 4 to July 6, 2025
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Outdoor Cinema at La Villette
From July 23 to August 17, 2025, the iconic outdoor cinema in the La Villette park is making its grand return to celebrate its 34th birthday, after taking a break in 2024 due to the Olympic Games. Comfortably settled in a lounge chair or on a blanket, under the stars or around a picnic, you can (re)discover masterpieces of the seventh art, and all of this for free and without reservation !
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Outdoor Cinema at La Villette
211, Jean-Jaurès Avenue – 19th
From July 23 to August 17, 2025
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Cinescale Festival in the 18th
Get ready for the absolutely magnificent 5th edition of the Cinescale Festival! Head over to the Montmartre district to enjoy screenings of short films. This year's theme is all about intergenerational relationships and cultural exchanges through travel. A competition will be held to choose the best short film.
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Cinescale Festival
Marcel Bleustein Blanchet Square
1, rue de la Bonne – 18th
From August 20 to 21, 2025
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Outdoor Cinema at the Shoah Memorial
In honor of the 80th Anniversary of Liberation, the Shoah Memorial is featuring films this summer that address the theme of the Holocaust. On Friday, August 22, The Labyrinth of Silence by Giulio Ricciarelli will be screened. The next day, Saturday, August 23, the evening will be dedicated to X-Men: First Class, while August 24 will focus on The Last Metro by François Truffaut.
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Outdoor Cinema at the Shoah Memorial
17, rue Geoffrey-l’Asnier – 4th Arrondissement
From August 22 to 24, 2025, at 9:30 PM
Ticket Price: 5€
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Ciné-Jardins Festival in the Parisian Gardens
It's back for another round: in 2025, the Ciné-Jardins festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary! To commemorate this special occasion, ten free outdoor cinema screenings focused on ecology will be held in public gardens in the northeastern part of Paris. While the screenings will kick off at 8:30 PM, you can arrive as early as 6 PM for a guided tour of the green space, followed by an opportunity to chat with other participants during a potluck buffet &agr;
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Festival Ciné-Jardins
From August 21 to September 6, 2025
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Outdoor cinema at the Château de Blandy-les-Tours
Let's step out of Paris and head to the castle.de Blandy-les-Tours ! In the absolutely incredible settings of this ancient medieval fortress, one of the oldest in Île-de-France, we settle into comfortable deck chairs to enjoy cult films with family or friends. For this new edition, the films Kaamelott, Le Chat Potté and Peter and Elliott the Dragon will be in the spotlight.
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Nights of the Slots 2025
Château de Blandy-les-Tours
1, place des Tours – 77115, Blandy
On August 13, 20, and 27, 2025
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