Square Cinema


One of the UK’s biggest free outdoor cinema events returns to Edinburgh this June.

People sitting outdoors on deckchairs, looking at a large cinema screen.
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12th June - 14th June
Free entry

Edinburgh’s much-loved free outdoor movie weekend, Square Cinema returns for its 15th anniversary, bringing 3 days of big-screen entertainment to the heart of the city. From recent blockbusters and family favourites, to cult classics, this much-loved movie festival has something for all ages – all set in the picturesque surroundings of St Andrew Square Garden.

The fun kicks off on Friday evening with Swayze-Night. Enjoy the cult-classic The Outsiders, followed by one of the most requested movies – Dirty Dancing, before a special 35th anniversary screening of Point Break.  

Family audiences are in for a treat over the weekend with daytime screenings including Zootropolis 2, The Adventures of Tintin, Wicked: For Good, Labyrinth, and two live action remakes of much-loved animated films Lilo & Stitch, and How To Train Your Dragon.

Later in the day, the programme shifts to Hollywood blockbusters and cult classics including F1 – The Movie, multi-Oscar winner One Battle After Another, and a 15th anniversary screening of Bridesmaids. While fans of Back To The Future can look forward to something special with the opportunity to see and snap the famous DeLorean time-machine!

All films will be shown with subtitles and select films will be audio-described.

Birds--eye view of a large grassy area, with people watching a large cinema screen.
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All movies are free to watch with no ticket required. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Audience members are welcome to bring picnics. No alcohol or glass may be brought into the event arena. On-site will also be a variety of food and drink vendors, including Heineken 0% and Dishoom.

Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult, aged 18 years+

For full details, including this year’s full listings go to Square Cinema. (Film titles and times may be subject to change).