Capital Pop-Up Cinema
June 27 - September 12, 2025
- Arts & Culture
Outdoor Movies in Downtown Ottawa
Catch a movie under the stars with Capital Pop-Up Cinema, returning to downtown Ottawa for another season of free outdoor screenings! In partnership with the Downtown BIA, this popular event transforms public spaces into open-air theatres, offering a mix of cult classics and crowd favourites.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a snack from a nearby café, and settle in for a fun, family-friendly film night in the heart of the city.
When
June 27, July 11, Aug 1, Aug 29, Sept 12 (2025)
Where
June 27, July 11: On Sparks Street, between Metcalfe & O'Connor.
Aug 1, Aug 29, Sept 12: On Sparks Street, between Kent & Lyon.
How much
Free event
Catch a movie under the stars with Capital Pop-Up Cinema, returning to downtown Ottawa for another season of free outdoor screenings! In partnership with the Downtown BIA, this popular event transforms public spaces into open-air theatres, offering a mix of cult classics and crowd favourites.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a snack from a nearby café, and settle in for a fun, family-friendly film night in the heart of the city.
Check back soon for this summer’s lineup of downtown screenings!
Screenings
June 27 - Spaceballs
July 11 - Speed
Aug 1 - Say Anything
Aug 29 - Annie
Sept 12 - Encino Man
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