Summer Movie Nights 2025 in Vancouver – July 3 to August 14 | šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square

🎬 Free Outdoor Movies Every Thursday in the Heart of Downtown Vancouver

Summer Movie Nights returns to downtown Vancouver for another season of free, family-friendly films under the stars! Running every Thursday evening from July 3 to August 14, 2025, the event transforms šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) into an open-air theatre.

Presented by Downtown Van, this beloved summer series combines cinema, community, and creativity with pre-movie festivities, food trucks, games, and live entertainment—right in the middle of the city.

📌 Event Highlights

📍 Location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza)
🗓️ Dates: Every Thursday evening, July 3 to August 14, 2025
🕒 Time:

• Pre-show activities: 5:00 PM

• Movie starts at sundown (~9:00 PM)
  🎟️ Admission: Free
  🌐 Website: dtvan.ca/summermovienights

🍿 What to Expect

• Movies on a massive 33-foot inflatable screen

• Live music, games, trivia, and giveaways before each screening

• Interactive performances and surprise moments on select nights

• Costume contests, food trucks, and themed fun for all ages

• Stamp card program – Attend 4 out of 7 movie nights and enter to win a stay at Hyatt Regency Vancouver!

🎥 2025 Movie Lineup

• July 3 – Bring It On

• July 10 – The Wild Robot (Family Night)

• July 17 – Little Women

• July 24 – Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

• July 31 – The Wizard of Oz

• August 7 – Wicked (Costumes encouraged!)

• August 14 – Inception

🎉 Pre-Movie Fun

• 🎧 Music by DJ Chip$

• 🎤 Hosted by Ola Dada (Canada’s Got Talent)

• 🎭 Live performances and interactive experiences

• 🧠 Trivia by IQ 2000 Trivia

• 🖌️ Face painting for all ages

• 📸 Free photo booth from Moonlit Memories

• 🍿 Gary’s Kettle Corn, Oddity Kombucha, and Chickpea Food Truck

🪑 What to Bring

• Lawn chairs or blankets (limited seating available on-site)

• Warm layers for the evening chill

• Your best costume for themed movie nights!

🐾 Accessibility & Notes

• Open to all ages and fully accessible

• Pets are welcome but must be leashed

• Come early—seating is first-come, first-served

• All activities and movies are free to attend

🔗 Discover more free outdoor events this summer at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events