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Here are the best outdoor cinemas to check out in the summer of 2026 in Paris!

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Grab a big blanket, a delicious little picnic, and come set up outdoors to enjoy a masterpiece of the 7th Art, projected onto a giant screen, as night falls. We promise, you won't be disappointed! Here are 6 events to discover throughout the summer.


Cinema Paradiso Louvre

In the Cour Carrée of the Louvre, Cinema Paradiso — organized by the museum and mk2 — is back for its sixth edition, from July 1 to July 4, 2026. This year, the spotlight will be on the renowned director Joachim Trier, who has notably won the O.winner of the Best International Film for Sentimental Value. Wes Anderson will also make an appearance to present a film.

Cinema Paradiso Louvre
Cour Carrée du Louvre — 1st
From July 1 to July 4, 2026
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La Monnaie de Paris

The outdoor cinema at MoComic Con Paris makes its grand return at the start of July! This year, the event is designed to resonate with the exhibition CLING! The Comics Speak Up, featuring a lineup that includes Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi, Howl's Moving Castle, OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, and even Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra.

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The Paris Mint
11, quai de Conti — 6th
From July 1 to 4, 2026
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The Arenas of Lutetia

In a unique setting, at the heart of the Arenas of Lutetia, theDolcevita-sur-Seine festival warmly invites you to dive into the best of Italian cinema. You'll have the special chance to discover in advance the filmFolleMente by Paolo Genovese, with the presence of the actors.

Dolcevita Festival on the Seine
The Arenas of Lutèce
49, rue Monge — 5th
From July 2 to 6, 2026
Free admission
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Tarmac Cinema

Here, there's no classic white screen swaying in the wind. We settle into a deck chair right on the runway to enjoy a film projected on a real Boeing 747. We get to enjoy Fly Me To The Moon, First Man, and Aviator in an exceptional setting.

Ciné Tarmac
Air and Space Museum
3, esplanade of Air and Space — 93350, Le Bourget
From July 3 to 5, 2026
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Plaza Cinema Club

The Godfather, Skyfall, Gladiator, Scarface, Pretty Woman… This year the Plaza Cinema Club is bringing out the big guns. Head over to the Cour jardin of the Plaza Athénée, this hidden gem, covered in vines. With wireless headphones on your ears, you’re all set for a complete immersion.

Plaza Cinema Club
Hotel Plaza Athénée
25, avenue Montaigne — 8th
From June 29 to July 4, 2026
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La Villette

With its 20,000 m² of lawn and friendly atmosphere, the open-air cinema at La Villette is gearing up to offer a dazzling film rendezvous for its 35th edition. For over a month, from July 22 to August 16, several short films, movies, and shows will be screened on the famous giant screen on the Triangle lawn. It's already known that Wolf Children, Zarafa, The Animal Kingdom, Mercy, and The New World will be shown.

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La Villette
211, avenue Jean Jaurès — 19th
From July 22 to August 16, 2026
Free
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