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 so you can watch movies outside the usual theaters in and around the city of Porto.
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Off-Site Cinema
From July 26 to August 31, the movie theatres move to the gardens, squares and plazas of the city of Porto with another edition of “Cinema Fora do Sítio”.
Organized by Porto City Council, in partnership with the Inatel Foundation, 11 screenings of films of various genres are planned, with the aim of attracting audiences of all ages.
The screenings always take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 10pm and are free to attend . There is a limit of 500 seats, which are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: Various locations
More information: Ágora municipal company website
“Cinema on the Grass”
The outdoor movie fever has spread to other cities in Greater Porto, such as Maia. From July 26 to August 10, 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.
More information: Maia City Council website
Editor’s note: whenever appropriate, we will update this article over the summer with other initiatives that may arise!