Get ready, outdoor movie enthusiasts! As summer approaches, Vancouver is bringing back its beloved free outdoor movies for all to enjoy.
This year, the event returns from June through August at the Shipyards. The best part? Admission to all outdoor movies is absolutely FREE.
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Free Outdoor Movies at North Vancouver’s Shipyard
Deckchair Cinema on Cates Deck at the Shipyards – Thursdays (Jun 27-Aug 29)
In its third year, Deckchair Cinema returns, offering audiences a delightful summer of films, pre-show music and entertainment.
Admission is free, however donations are accepted. The donation also gets you access to the Polygon Gallery’s Summer exhibition Anti-Icon: Apokalypsis (on from July 12 – September 29).
Food and drinks are also available at the event’s concession stand. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing alcoholic beverage from local breweries while watching the movie, as Cates Deck is a designated public space for alcohol consumption.
Here is this year’s lineup:
- June 27 – Ladies and Gentleman, The Fabulous Stains, film starts at 9:30 pm
- July 4 – The Harder They Come, film starts 9:15 pm – Reggae Night
- July 11 – Stop Making Sense, film starts at 9:15 pm – Anti-Icon: Apokalypsis Opening Night
- July 18 – Night Raiders, film starts at 9:00 pm
- July 25 – Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, film starts at 9:00 pm
- August 1 – Death Becomes Her, film starts at 8:45 pm – Celebrating North Shore Pride Week
- August 8 – Close-Up, film starts at 8:45 pm
- August 15 – Supercop, film starts at 8:30 pm
- August 22 – Phantom of the Paradise, film starts at 8:30 pm
- August 29 – The Warriors, film starts at 8:30 pm
When: Movie Starts around 9:00 PM
Where: Cates Deck, The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Sunset Cinema at The Shipyards – Wednesdays (Jul 31 – Aug 28)
North Vancouver’s shipyard also hosts free outdoor movies from Sunset cinema on Wednesday nights during the month of August.
This year’s line up includes:
- Wednesday, July 31 – Barbie
- Wednesday, August 7 – The Princess Bride
- Wednesday, August 14 – Top Gun: Maverick
- Wednesday, August 21 – Finding Nemo
- Wednesday, August 28 – Pitch Perfect
Sunset Cinema is located in the Shipyard Commons. This is a covered, outdoor space. There are public bathrooms available on-site, as well as food trucks.
Note that movie nights are subject to air quality, and may be postponed or cancelled in the event of smoky weather.
When: Movie Starts around 9:00 PM
Where: Shipyard Commons, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Additional Movie Nights
Movies at Civic Plaza
Civic Plaza is situated between City Hall and the North Vancouver Public Library. Public washrooms are available at the library until 9 pm, after which an on-site portable toilet is available
. The Library Teen Advisory Council will also be operating a concession stand offering popcorn, chips, and drinks for $1, with proceeds supporting teen programs at the library.
- Friday, July 12 – Wonka
- Friday, July 26 – Trolls
When: Movie Starts around 9:00 PM
Where: Civic Plaza, 26 14th St W, North Vancouver
Reel Magic at Ray Perrault Park
Outdoor movie night at Ray Perrault Park will include a 24ft screen as well as Jumbo games will be available from 6pm. It will be taking place at Ray Perrault Park, located at 15th Street East and Grand Boulevard.
- Friday, August 9 – The Incredibles
When: Movie Starts around 9:00 PM
Where: Ray Perrault Park, 1310 Grand Blvd E, North Vancouver