With the arrival of summer, open-air cinema is back in Lisbon (and the surrounding area) with various initiatives for all tastes and ages. From classics to animated films, not forgetting more recent hits, all you have to do is choose your favorite.
What’s more, this year, for the first time, you can watch movies on the beach. However, for those who can’t do without sand, emblematic places like the cloisters of the Igreja da Graça and the Palácio do Grilo are always options to consider. Shall we take a look at the list?
Black Cinema in unlikely places
With the arrival of good weather, Lisbon is transformed into a big open-air screen with Black Cinema proposals in unlikely places, such as the cloisters of the Igreja da Graça and the Palácio do Grilo.
There will be plenty of street food, drinks, popcorn and, of course, movies for all tastes, such as “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, “Grease”, “Before Sunrise”, “Notting Hill” and “The Lion King”, among others.
Here’ s the list of movies until the end of the summer:
- August 4 – The Breakfast Club – Igreja da Graça
- August 5 – The Royal Tenenbaums – Igreja da Graça
- August 6 – Lady Bird – Igreja da Graça
- August 8th – Life Of Pi – Bicho d’Água
- August 10th – Fargo – Palácio do Grilo
- August 11 – Volver – Palácio do Grilo
- August 12th – Dirty Dancing – Palácio do Grilo
- August 16 – Cinema Paradiso – Bicho d’Água
- August 17th – Paris, Texas – Igreja da Graça
- August 18th – Love Actually – Igreja da Graça
- August 19th – E.T. – Igreja da Graça
- August 20th – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – Igreja da Graça
- August 21 – Top Gun – Grace Church
- August 23 – Mamma Mia – Bicho d’Água
- August 24 – Mulholand Drive – Palácio do Grilo
- August 25th – Perfect Days – Palácio do Grilo
- August 26th – Eyes Wide Shut – Palácio do Grilo
- August 30th – Interstellar – Bicho d’Água
- August 31st – Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Igreja da Graça
- September 1st – The Dark Knight – Igreja da Graça
- September 2 – La La Land – Igreja da Graça
- September 3 – Inception – Grace Church
- September 4 – Romeo + Juliet – Grace Church
- September 5 – Footloose – Bicho d’Água
- September 7 – The Shining – Palácio do Grilo
- September 8th – Parasite – Palácio do Grilo
- September 9th – Poor Things – Palácio do Grilo
- September 12th – City of God – Bicho d’Água
- September 13th – The Prestige – Bicho d’Água
- September 19th – Aftersun – Bicho d’Água
- September 21 – La Haine – Palácio do Grilo
- September 22 – American History X – Palácio do Grilo
- September 23 – Gladiator – Palácio do Grilo
- September 27 – Life Is Beautiful – Igreja da Graça
- September 28 – Moulin Rouge – Igreja da Graça
- September 29 – The Graduate – Igreja da Graça
- September 30 – The Matrix – Igreja da Graça
- October 1 – The Greatest Showman – Grace Church
- October 2 – Lion – Grace Church
- October 6 – Annie Hall – Palácio do Grilo
- October 7 – The Wolf Of Wall Street – Palácio do Grilo
- October 12 – The Great Gatsby – Igreja da Graça
- October 13 – Interstellar – Igreja da Graça
- October 14 – Little Women – Igreja da Graça
- October 15 – Into The Wild – Igreja da Graça
Address: various locations
Times: until October 15th
Cine Society
On this list of outdoor cinema initiatives, we couldn’t miss Cine Society, to accompany you on warm summer evenings.
Until October 16, the Carmo Rooftop and Doca da Marinha, next to the Tagus River, promise to be the perfect setting to watch the best movies.
From classic cinematographic works to contemporary productions, there are options for all tastes and ages, such as:
- “Black Swan”
- “Isle of Dogs
- “La La Land
- “Before Sunrise
- “The Wizard of Oz
- “Casablanca”
Address: Carmo Rooftop and Doca da Marinha
Times: until October
Summer Cinema at Jardim do Torel: over
Open-air movie sessions in Lisbon are a great plan for August, and now there’s one more place with free admission.
Jardim do Torel is hosting Cinema no Verão, transforming itself into a movie theater with free screenings every Friday and Saturday, always at 9pm.
The films include classics such as “The Lucky One”, “Groundhog Day” and “Goodfellas”. Presentations take place at 8pm, with short films for families and the documentary “Pelas Pessoas Sempre”.
Address: Jardim do Torel
Times: finished
Cinecapitólio Rooftop: finished
Summer evenings in Lisbon take on a new charm at Cinecapitólio Rooftop. Why? Comfortable loungers, blankets for cool evenings, popcorn, drinks and a selection of excellent films make this a unique place to watch movies at €14 per person.
The selection of films combines great classics with recent hits, guaranteeing an immersive experience with excellent projections and high-definition sound transmitted through headphones.
Address: Parque Mayer (next to Avenida da Liberdade)
Hours: finished
Cine Conchas: finished
From June 26 to July 12, CineConchas is back at Quinta das Conchas, in Alta de Lisboa (Lumiar).
Organized by Centro Social da Musgueira, in partnership with EGEAC.EM, you can watch films outdoors in one of Lisbon’s most beautiful green spaces.
If you want to include this event in your cultural agenda, you should know that it takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, always at 21h45. The program is diverse.
Address: Quinta das Conchas
Times: finished
Portugal’s first beach cinema: finished
Black Cat Cinema brings Portugal’s first beach movie experience with open-air screenings at the Bicho d’Água space on São João da Caparica beach.
A novelty that promises to transform the evening into an unforgettable cinematic experience by the sea, with films for all tastes, from classics such as Top Gun and La La Land to Little Miss Sunshine.
To find out more about the screenings and secure your place, check out the program and tickets on the official website.
Address: Praia de São João da Caparica
Schedule: finished
