Luna Cinema, the country’s leading open-air cinema, has some brilliant movies being shown over the summer at venues all over the UK. From new films like A Star Is Born, The Greatest Showman, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mary Poppins Returns and The Favourite to classics like Dirty Dancing, The Breakfast Club and Moulin Rouge! Here’s a taste of what’s on over the next couple of months around Surrey and London.
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Ascot Racecourse
Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, the iconic Royal Ascot racecourse becomes the setting for a unique cinematic experience with the Ascot Summer Cinema season. A giant cinema screen will be positioned on the lawns of the racecourse with the grandstand the stunning backdrop. Address: Ascot Racecourse, High St Ascot, West Berkshire, SL5 7JX.
Bohemian Rhapsody (July 18th), Mary Poppins Returns (July 19th), Mamma Mia! Here we go again (July 20th)
Battersea Park
Battersea Park sits on the river, facing Chelsea over the water, and makes the perfect setting for summer cinema. Address: Pump House Lawn, Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, SW11 4NJ
The Breakfast Club (September 3rd), Bohemian Rhapsody (September 4th), First Man (September 5th)
Brockwell Lido
Brockwell Lido dates back to 1937 and is one of London’s greatest. This summer it will become an exciting pop-up cinema. Address: Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, London SE24 0PA
Aquaman (September 19th), Hook (September 26th)
Chiswick House and Gardens
One of West London’s most historic locations, Chiswick House is a magnificent neo-Palladian villa set within beautiful, recently restored gardens. Address: Burlington Ln, Chiswick, London W4 2RP
Bohemian Rhapsody (July 23rd), Moulin Rouge! (July 24th), Jurassic Park (July 25th)
Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park in SE21 was the first-ever Luna venue with the screen on the lawns in front of the Pavillion Cafe. Address: Dulwich Park, College Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7BQ
Bohemian Rhapsody (August 3rd), A Star Is Born (August 4th)
Guildford Cathedral
Built in 1961, and the seat of the Bishop of Guildford, this splendid cathedral will provide the backdrop to some great nights beneath the stars. Address: Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7UP
Bohemian Rhapsody (August 16th), Dirty Dancing (August 17th), Mary Poppins Returns (August 18th)
Hampton Court Palace
The beautiful gardens at Hampton Court Palace are the setting for a unique open-air cinema experience. With a giant screen on the East Front Lawns, Henry VIII’s palace provides an unforgettable floodlit backdrop. Address: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
A Star Is Born (August 8th), Bohemian Rhapsody (August 9th), Mama Mia! Here we go again (August 10th), The Greatest Showman (August 11th)
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace makes the ultimate setting for a night of cinema beneath the stars. The front of the Palace will this summer play host to some classic cinema with Kensington Palace and its grounds as the most stunning backdrop imaginable. Address: Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
The Young Victoria (July 30th), The Favourite (July 31st), A Star Is Born (August 1st), Mary Poppins Returns (August 2nd)
Regents Park
London’s most beautiful and iconic open-air theatre becomes the capital’s finest setting for classic films on a giant screen which sits on the famous stage. Address: Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NU
Mary Poppins Returns (August 25th), A Star Is Born (September 25th), Monty Python’s Life of Brian (September 8th)
Westminster Abbey
Built-in 1245, and since the setting for many a coronation and a royal wedding, this iconic landmark will provide the ultimate backdrop for some truly unforgettable nights of cinema. Address: 20 Deans Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA
A Star Is Born (August 13th), Some Like It Hot (August 14th), Shakespeare in Love (August 15th).
We’re rather spoiled for choice, aren’t we? So many different options here from the new films we’ve not seen yet to those classics we love! To find out more about Luna open-air cinema screenings and to purchase tickets, visit their website.
