It’s finally time to mark your calendar with all of the best outdoor movie screenings in L.A. From rooftops to lake boats to cemeteries to the majestic Hollywood Bowl… This city has the greatest outdoor venues for reveling in the magic of cinema. Pack your favorite snacks, grab your coziest blankets and round up the crew for the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles.
1. Street Food Cinema
Street Food Cinema is back for its 12th year of bringing Hollywood classics to idyllic outdoor locations throughout the city including The Autry Museum, LA Arboretum or Griffith Park Carousel.
You’re free to picnic with your own snacks, but per its name, you can expect delicious eats from some of the city’s best food trucks at every event including Angelenos’ Wood Fired Pizza, Daddy Ji, Flamin Hot Chicken and District Burger, among others. To spice things up even more, you can enjoy live music performances before the sun sets and the screening begins. Snag your tickets below to one of the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles.
Street Food Cinema 2024 schedule
🍿 May 11 – 8 p.m | Freaky Friday at The Autry Museum
🍿 May 18 – 8 p.m | Up at the LA Arboretum
🍿 May 18 – 8 p.m | Pulp Fiction at the The Autry Museum
🍿 May 25 – 8 p.m | Crazy Rich Asians at the Autry Museum
🍿 June 1 – 8:30p.m | The Crow at LA State Historic Park
🍿 June 8 – 8 p.m | The Little Mermaid at Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
🍿 June 15 – 8.30 p.m | Avatar: The Last Air Bender at The Autry Museum
🍿 June 22 – 8:30 p.m | 500 Days Of Summer at The Autry Museum
🍿 June 29 – 8:30 p.m | Mary Poppins at Griffith Park Carousel
🍿 June 29 – 8:30 p.m | The Goonies at Will Rogers State Historic Park
🍿 July 6 – 8:30 p.m | National Treasure at The Autry Museum
🍿 July 6 – 8:30 p.m | The Devil Wears Prada at Grand Hope Park
🍿 July 13 – 8:30 p.m | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle at The Autry Museum
🍿 July 13 – 8:30 p.m | The Princess Diaries at Will Rogers State Historic Park
🍿 July 20 – 8:30 p.m | Jurassic Park at LA State Historic Park
🍿 July 20 – 8:30 p.m | Summer Of Soul at The Autry Museum
🍿 July 27 – 8 p.m | Back To The Future III at The Autry Museum
🍿 August 3 – 8 p.m | Mad Max: Fury Road at Will Rogers State Historic Park
🍿 August 5 – 8 p.m | The Incredibles at Pearson Park Amphitheater
🍿 August 10 – 8:30 p.m | Clueless at Grand Hope Park
🍿 September 21 – 8:30 p.m | Selena at Grand Hope Park
2. Rooftop Cinema Club
Catch your favorite film with a side of stunning skyline views at Rooftop Cinema Club. Perfect for date night or a night out with the fam, you can find these outdoor screenings hosted in DTLA, the Arts District and El Segundo.
What makes this palce one of Los Angeles outdoor movie screenings? Contrary to other screenings where the sound can be difficult to hear, Rooftop Cinema Club uses state-of-the-art wireless headphones so you can sit back and relax without missing half the dialogue due to deafening choppers overhead. Each venue is complete with a full bar and food, so you can take the dinner and a movie experience to soaring new heights.
📍 Location: 888 S Olive St 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Rooftop Cinema Club 2024 schedule
🍿 April 29 – 8:15 p.m | 10 Things I Hate About You
🍿 April 30 – 8:15 p.m | Crazy Stupid Love
🍿 May 1 – 8:15 p.m | Love & Basketball
🍿 May 2 – 8:10 p.m | Dirty Dancing
🍿 May 2 – 10:45 p.m | American Psycho
🍿 May 3 – 8:10 p.m | 50 First Dates
🍿 May – 10:45 p.m | The Wood
🍿 May 4 – 8:10 p.m | Star Wars: A New Hope
🍿 May 4 – 11:04 p.m | Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
🍿 May 5 – 8:15 p.m | Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith
🍿 May 6 – 8:15 p.m | Kiki’s Delivery Service
🍿 May 7 – 8:15 p.m | Pride & Prejudice
🍿 May 8 – 8:15 p.m | The Proposal
🍿 May 9 – 8:15 p.m | Mean Girls
🍿 May 9 – 10:55 p.m | Talk To Me
🍿 May 10 – 8:15 p.m | The Great Gatsby (2013)
🍿 May 10 – 11:40 p.m | The Blackening
🍿 May 11 – 8:15 p.m | The Best Man
🍿 May 11 – 11:10 p.m | Speed
🍿 May 12 – 8:15 p.m | Everything Everywhere All At Once
🍿 May 13 – 8:15 p.m | Howl’s Moving Castle
🍿 May 14 – 8:20 p.m | Twilight
🍿 May 15 – 8:20 p.m | The Notebook
🍿 May 16 – 8:20 p.m | Crazy Rich Asian
🍿 May 16 – 11:15 p.m | Scream
🍿 May 17 – 8:20 p.m | Pulp Fiction
🍿 May 17 – 11:50 p.m | Friday
🍿 May 18 – 8:20 p.m | Jurassic Park
🍿 May 18 – 11:25 p.m | Above The Rim
🍿 May 19 – 8:20 p.m | The Shawshank Redemption
🍿 May 20 – 8:20 p.m | Princess Mononoke
🍿 May 21 – 8:30 p.m | La La Land
🍿 May 22 – 8:30 p.m | Anyone But You
🍿 May 23 – 8:25 p.m | Legally Blonde
🍿 May 24 – 8:25 p.m | Mamma Mia!
🍿 May 25 – 8:25 p.m | 500 Days Of Summer
🍿 May 25 – 10:55 p.m | Juice
🍿 May 26 – 8.30 p.m | Parasite
🍿 May 27 – 8.30 p.m | My Neighboor Totoro
🍿 May 28 – 8.30 p.m | Mean Grils (2024)
🍿 May 20 – 8.30 p.m | Bridesmaids
🍿 May 30 – 8.30 p.m | How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
🍿 May 30 – 11:25 p.m | Wedding Crashers
🍿 May 31 – 8.30 p.m | White Chicks
🍿 May 31 – 11:15 p.m | Leon: The Professional
3. Cinespia
Founded in 2002, Cinespia brings movie magic to life in some of the most iconic venues across the city, most notably The Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Consider this one of the more traditional, DIY outdoor movie screenings. There’s no seating provided, so come equipped with your best picnic blankets, pillows and low chairs (high chairs aren’t permitted). There is some food sold on site, but the best move is to pack your own picnic (or go all out and bring a mini BBQ).
Cinespia 2024 schedule
🍿 May 10 – 8:30 p.m | Mamma Mia! at Los Angeles state historic park
🍿 May 17 – 7:45 p. m | The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers at Los Angeles state historic park
🍿 May 25 – 7:45 p. m | Almost Famous The Rose Bowl Stadium
🍿 May 26 – 8:30 p.m | Se7en at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
🍿 June 1 – 9 p. m | Legally Blonde at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
🍿 June 8 – 9 p. m | Dazed And Confused at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
🍿 June 15 – 9 p. m | Across The Universe at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
🍿 June 22 – 9 p. m | D.E.B.S at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
🍿 June 29 – 9 p. m |Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
4. Montalban Summer Movie Series
Get lost in your favorite Hollywood films in the heart of Hollywood itself this summer. The Montalban Summer Movie Series is another rooftop venue that provides personal headphones and seating for an extra comfy movie night.
📍 Location: 1615 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028
Montalban Summer Movie Series 2024 schedule
🍿 May 17 – 8 p.m | Dirty Dancing
🍿 May 18 – 8 p.m | Beetlejuice
🍿 May 24 – 8 p.m | Grease
🍿 May 25 – 8 p.m | Blade Runner
🍿 May 27 – 8 p.m | La La Land
5. Hollywood Bowl
Experience the absolute magic of the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing some of the greatest movie scores live as you watch the film on a mega screen at the Hollywood Bowl. These immersive outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles, make for some of the dreamiest summer nights in the city, with each film coming to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Be sure to snag tickets early as these popular nights are quick to sell out.
📍 Location: 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Hollywood Bowl outdoor screening 2024 schedule
🍿 July 27 – 8 p.m | Barbie
🍿 August 27 – 8 p.m | Singin’ In The Rain
🍿 August 30 – 8 p.m | Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga
🍿 August 31 – 8 p.m | Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga
🍿 September 21 – 7:30 p.m | The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
6. Cinemalibu
Cinemalibu is an outdoor movie series that takes place at Malibu Bluffs Park on the third Saturday of June, July and August. Pre-movie activities (including giveaways, D’Amore’s Pizza Truck and Apollo’s Expresso and Shave Ice) begin about one hour before sunset and the screenings begin at sunset. Seating isn’t provided, so be sure to pack up your chairs, blankets, pillows and snacks to make the evening extra comfy.
📍 Location: 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, 90265
🍿 Jul 27 – 7 p.m | Space Jam (1996)
🍿 August 17 – 7 p.m | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
7. Dive-In Movies at The Garland
Escape the chaos of the city at The Garland, a warm and retro hotel situated in North Hollywood that hosts movie nights by the pool every Wednesday through Saturday. While they haven’t announced their film line-up just yet, this quiet and cozy venue is the perfect place to sit back, relax and revel in a good Hollywood classic, and by far one of the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles
📍 Location: 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602
🍿 Weekly, every day 6 to 9 p.m. Check website for schedule and tickets.
8. Outdoor Movie Night at Jamaica Bay Inn
Wrap up the weekend with a beachside movie night at Marina del Rey’s Jamaica Bay Inn. Hosted every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. on the beachfront lawn, this boutique hotel screens classics from the ’90s and early 2000s completely free of charge. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy drinks specials and food available for purchase from the hotel.
📍 Location: 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292
Jamaica Bay Inn outdoor screening 2024 schedule
🍿 Ma7 5 – 7 p.m | The Croods
🍿 Ma7 12 – 7 p.m | Nemo
🍿 Ma7 19 – 7 p.m | The Parents Trap
🍿 Ma7 26 – 7 p.m | Aladdin
9. Movies Under the Stars (One Colorado)
In Old Pasadena, this venue is hosting a free outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to come a bit early to snag a comfortable seat. There’s also premier seating available for guests that show a receipt for a minimum purchase of $50 (per person) from any One Colorado restaurant or shop.
📍 Location: 41 Hugus Aly, Pasadena, CA 91103
Movies Under the Stars 2024 schedule
🍿 June 1 – 8:30 p.m | Crazy Rich Asians
🍿 June 15 – 8:30 p.m | Mamma Mia!
🍿 June 29 – 8:30 p.m | Barbie
🍿 July 13 – 8:30 p.m | Pitch Perfect
🍿 June 27 – 8:30 p.m | Legally Blonde
10. Movies On The Roof at Westfield Fashion Square
This alfresco movie screening experience includes comfortable seating on plush bean bag chairs or deep-seated Adirondack chairs, state-of-the-art projection and sound and valley views on the rooftop of Westfield Fashion Square parking deck.
📍 Location: 14006 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA
Movies On The Roof at Westfield 2024 schedule
🍿 July 7 – 8:30 p.m | Clueless
🍿 July 8 – 8:30 p.m | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
🍿 July 14 – 8:30 p.m | Ghostbusters: Afterlife
🍿 July 15 – 8:30 p.m | Top Gun: Maverick
🍿July 21 – 8:30 p.m | Despicable Me
🍿July 22 – 8:30 p.m | DC League of Super Pets
🍿July 28 – 8:30 p.m | The Sandlot
🍿July 29 – 8:30 p.m | A League of Their Own
🍿August 4 – 8:30 p.m | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
🍿August 5 – 8:30 p.m | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
🍿August 11 – 8:30 p.m | My Big Fat Greek Wedding
🍿August 12 – 8:30 p.m | Mamma Mia!
11. The Hollywood Rossevelt
Tropicana Movie Nights is back at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt! Enjoy screenings by the renowned David Hockney pool, showcasing films shot in LA. Doors open at 7pm, with the movie kicking off at 8:30pm. Indulge in delicious food and drinks available for order at the bar, delivered straight to your table. Plus, dress up according to the movie theme, tag @thehollywoodroosevelt on Instagram, and receive a complimentary cocktail or concession candy at the bar.
📍 Location: 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028
The Hollywood Rossevelt 2024 schedule
August: Modern LA Noir
🍿August 1 – 8:30 pm | The Big Lebowski
🍿August 8 – 8:30 pm | The Usual Suspects
🍿August 15 – 8:30 pm | Pulp Fiction
🍿August 22 – 8:30 pm | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
🍿August 29 – 8:30 pm | The Nice Guys
September: HaHaHollywood
🍿September 5 – 8:30 pm | Fletch
🍿September 12 – 8:30 pm | The Naked Gun
🍿September 19 – 8:30 pm | I Love You Man
🍿September 26 – 8:30 pm | Swingers
12. The Screen at Century Park
For those nearby Century City, Century Park has launched their own outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles, called The Screen at Century Park hosted right on their lush, green lawn. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, comfy cushions and picnic goodies, although there will be snacks for purchase on-site. Screenings will begin at 7:30 pm depending on sunset. Stay tuned for the 2024 schedule!
📍 Location: 2049 Century Park E, Los Angeles, CA 90067
13. Melrose Rooftop Theatre
Similar to Rooftop Cinema Club, the Melrose Rooftop Theatre located on the roof of E.P. & L.P. in West Hollywood, provides personal headphones, along with extra comfy beanbag chairs. If you’re looking for dinner and a show, they offer a special package that includes dinner at E.P. & L.P. downstairs before heading to the rooftop for the screening.
They also offer date night packages that include snacks and a bottle of bubbly to be enjoyed while watching the film, which makes this place one of the best outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles. The 2024 schedule is coming up!
📍 Location: 603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
14. Watch at Water Garden
Bring the whole family for a night of fun at Water Garden in Santa Monica, a 17-acre campus with eight office buildings centered around a beautiful lake and lush gardens. This summer they’re hosting screenings on the main lawn starting at 8 p.m. depending on the time of the sunset. The movie night is completely free event and open to the public… 2024 schedule is on its way.
📍 Location: 1620 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
15. Moonlight Movies on the Beach
Breathe in the balmy ocean breeze at Moonlight Movies on the Beach[/trackLink], a free series that takes place at Granada Beach and Long Beach City College from June to August. These family-friendly screenings are completely DIY — bring all your best beach gear and stake your territory early to be sure to get a good spot. The 2024 schedule is about to drop!
📍 Locations:
- 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
- 1924-1934 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
16. City of Inglewood Movies in the Park
Although the films have yet to be released for the City of Inglewood’s annual Movies in the Park series, be sure to keep your eyes out for the forthcoming announcement. Held at three different parks in the neighborhood, these screenings are completely free and always family-friendly. Keep checking back for updates on the 2024 schedule!
17. Boat Cinema at Castaic Lake
You’ve heard of drive-ins and dive-ins, but now Castaic Lake is bringing “float-ins” to add to your summer plans. Just about an hour out from Los Angeles, The Boat Cinema screens cult classics on the shore while visitors can rent mini boats to experience the film from the water. Come early for Captain’s Cocktail Hour starting at 5 p.m. before the screening begins shortly after sundown. You can bring your own food and drinks (with a $30 corking fee) or hail down the snack boat that’ll deliver movie snacks, artisanal pizzas and charcuterie boards right to you. The 2024 schedule is just around the corner!
📍 Location: 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, CA, USA
18. Check out these drive-in theaters
When it comes to outdoor movies, nothing offers more freedom than your own car. If you want to combine the pleasure of a scenic drive with catching a movie—whether it’s a classic or the latest release—you can simply head to one of the many drive-in theaters still scattered around Los Angeles for an unforgettable screening right after the sun sets.
Edited by Jamie Ferrell and Sofía Delpueche.