Open-Air Cinema Summer 2025: Festivals and Outdoor Screenings in Paris and Across France
Summer 2025 promises to be a delight for film lovers: Paris and many regions across France are hosting a wealth of open-air cinema festivals and screenings—often free of charge—in iconic or picturesque settings. Here’s your comprehensive guide, with dates and official links to book or learn more.
The Best Open-Air Cinema Events in Paris
Cinéma Paradiso Louvre
2–5 July 2025
Location: Cour Carrée du Louvre, 1st arrondissement
Cult classics: Virgin Suicides (with Sofia Coppola in attendance), In the Mood for Love, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, The Secret Agent
Extras: Concerts, DJ sets, food trucks
Free via lottery
Official info & registration
Full programme on mk2
Open-Air Cinema at La Villette
23 July – 17 August 2025
Location: Prairie du Triangle, Parc de la Villette, 19th arrondissement
2025 theme: “Bodies and Harmony” (music & dance)
Films: La La Land, Barbie, Rocketman, Mamma Mia!, The Chorus, Hair, and more
New: Family screenings at 6pm (Kirikou, The Wizard of Oz, Madagascar, Ballerina, Chicken Run), adult screenings at 9pm
Free with reservation
Programme & reservations
More details on Paris Secret
Plaza Cinema Club – Plaza Athénée
29 June – 6 July 2025
Location: Plaza Athénée Courtyard, 8th arrondissement
Cult classics and gourmet menus by Jean Imbert
Reservation required, limited seating
Info & reservations
Rooftop Paradiso – Hôtel Paradiso
Every Sunday at 9:30pm, 15 June – 14 September 2025
Location: mk2 Hôtel Paradiso Rooftop, 12th arrondissement
Curated by mk2, with a unique rooftop atmosphere
Full programme
CinéClub Paradiso – La Seine Musicale
15–18 July 2025
Location: La Seine Musicale forecourt, Boulogne-Billancourt
Cult films, DJ sets, 650 seats
Free with registration
Info & registration
A Screen Under the Stars – Monnaie de Paris
23–26 July 2025
Location: Monnaie de Paris Cour d’honneur
Four magical evenings, festivities from 7pm
Full programme
Branche & Ciné – Forests of Île-de-France
26 June – 12 July 2025
Free open-air screenings in forests around Paris (Meudon, Fontainebleau, etc.)
Official info & schedule
Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace – Le Bourget
4, 5 & 6 July 2025
Screenings on the tarmac, giant screen on a Boeing 747
Practical info
Rambouillet (Yvelines)
18 & 19 July 2025
Screenings: A Little Something Extra (18 July), Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (19 July)
Entertainment, food trucks
Info
Château de Blandy-les-Tours (Seine-et-Marne)
13–27 August 2025
13th edition of “Créneaux de la Nuit”, screenings at dusk on the castle ramparts
Info
Greater Paris & Regions: France Under the Stars
Passeurs d’images (Nationwide)
June – October 2025
A national programme of open-air screenings in every region, with over 400 sessions in 2024 and a refreshed line-up for 2025.
Brittany, PACA, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Grand Est, Hauts-de-France: free or pay-what-you-can screenings in parks, beaches, villages, castles and public squares.
National schedule & regional calendar
CNC info
Centre-Val de Loire – Ciné Off
June – September 2025
Over 75 open-air screenings across the region, in partnership with local councils and associations.
Info & contact
Val-de-Marne
Screenings in Nogent-sur-Marne, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Montrouge, etc., mid-July to mid-August.
Info & dates
Hangar Y – Meudon
June – September 2025
Eclectic programme, outdoor screenings and a riverside guinguette at the edge of Meudon forest.
Info
Hauts-de-France – Branche & Ciné
26 June – 12 July 2025
Free screenings in the region’s forests, with special events and guest Juliette Binoche.
Programme & reservations
PACA Region
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Ciné Plein Air Marseille: Free screenings on beaches and in neighbourhoods all summer.
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Cinéma de la Plage, Cannes Film Festival: Free screenings on the Plage Macé, Cannes, in May and August.
Official site
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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La Rochelle Film Festival: 27 June – 6 July 2025, open-air screenings and premieres.
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Angoulême Francophone Film Festival: Late August, outdoor screenings across the city.
Official site
Occitanie
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CinéToiles Toulouse: Free screenings in Toulouse’s parks and neighbourhoods, July–August.
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Festival Résistances, Foix: Socially engaged open-air cinema in the Pyrenees, early July.
Official site
Brittany
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Travelling Rennes Festival: Outdoor screenings and film walks in July.
Official site -
Cinema Under the Stars, Vannes: Family screenings in public gardens.
Official site
Grand Est
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Strasbourg Open-Air Cinema: Free screenings in parks and historic squares, July–August.
Official site
Exhibitions & Culture in Paris
🌊 “Jeju Island, Living with the Sea” – Korean Cultural Centre
Until 6 September 2025
Haenyeo divers, UNESCO heritage, photos, videos, artefacts, and a link to the AppleTV series.
Details & opening times
🌱 Summer Garden – Musée du quai Branly
5 July – 31 August 2025
Culinary workshops, walks, storytelling, concerts, open-air cinema.
Full programme
Movieintheair’s Tips for a Perfect Open-Air Cinema Summer
- Book early: Even free screenings fill up quickly—reserve your spot as soon as possible.
- Arrive early: Enjoy the pre-show atmosphere, grab the best seat, and soak in the summer vibes.
- Bring essentials: Pack a blanket or chair, some snacks, and a warm layer for later in the evening.
- Share your experience: Tag your photos and stories with #Movieintheair and #OpenAirCinema2025 to join the community.
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