Summer is synonymous with heat, so many of our plans this season are to take a dip in the best swimming pools and beaches, or enjoy some fun times in water parks. But how about taking advantage of the good weather for outdoor movie sessions in Greater Porto?
As in other parts of Portugal, there are a number of initiatives dedicated to the Seventh Art in open spaces. From green gardens to public corners, we’ve decided to put together some suggestions for you to watch movies outside the usual theaters in and around the city of Porto.
Off-Site Cinema in Porto
Throughout the month of August, Porto is hosting the “Cinema Fora do Sítio” cycle with 10 free movie screenings in open-air spaces throughout the city.
Aimed at the whole family, the program includes blockbusters, award-winning productions and animations – from “Mission Impossible: The Final Hit” to “Lilo & Stitch”.
Find out all the details about the movies, venues and dates in this article. Screenings take place on Fridays and Saturdays, always at 9pm.
📍Various gardens, squares and squares in the city of Porto
🗓️ August 1st to 30th
🎫 Free admission
Open-air cinema in Gondomar
Open-air cinema sessions are not limited to the Invicta city center, so in Greater Porto you can also find some similar initiatives, such as “Cinema Fora do Sítio”, in the municipality of Gondomar.
Until July 24, this free event brings the best of the Seventh Art to the urban parks of Gondomar.
On the program you can still find renowned films, such as “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” (July 17, in the Parque Urbano de Gondomar) and “Lord of the Rings: The War of The Rohirrim” (July 24, Parque Urbano de Rio Tinto).
📍 Various locations in the municipality of Gondomar
🗓️ July 17 and 24, at 10pm
🎫 Free admission
“Cinema on the Grass”
The outdoor movie fever has spread to other cities, such as Maia. From July 18 to August 2, there will be another edition of “Cinema na Relva”.
In all, the program includes six free outdoor screenings, to be held in three different locations in the municipality of Maia. The initiative is promoted by Maia City Council and the Cineclube da Maia.
📍 Vilar de Luz Aerodrome, Calvilhe Park and Cidade Desportiva Park
🗓️ For three weekends, from July 18 to August 2
🎫 Free entry
Editor’s note: we will update this article throughout the summer with any other initiatives that may arise!