Looking for an outdoor cinema in Yorkshire? We’ve rounded up the best outdoor screenings taking place across the county this summer.
There’s something special about watching a film under the stars on a warm summer evening. And while traditional drive-in cinemas are hard to come by in Yorkshire, there are plenty of outdoor cinema events where you can enjoy everything from family favourites and musicals to cult classics in dramatic settings.
Whether you’re planning a family day out, a date night or a catch up with friends, here are all of the outdoor cinema events taking place across Yorkshire in summer 2026.
Looking for more summer inspiration? Check out our guide to outdoor pools and lidos in Yorkshire and beer and wine festivals in Yorkshire in 2026.
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Outdoor Cinema at Thirsk Racecourse
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The first outdoor cinema event of the summer, this open-air movie night takes place in front of the grandstand at Thirsk Racecourse. With plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a film alfresco during the height of midsummer, it’s a great option for anyone looking for outdoor events in North Yorkshire.
There are two films to look forward to – a family-friendly showing of Disney classic Beauty and the Beast, followed by an evening screening of Mamma Mia!. Hot food is available on-site and picnics are welcome, so you can make an evening of it as the sun sets over the racecourse.
Where: Outdoor Cinema Thirsk, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1QL.
When: Friday 19th June 2026.
What’s showing: Beauty and the Beast (5pm) and Mamma Mia! (8pm).
Best for: A midsummer movie night in North Yorkshire.
Good to know: Seating isn’t provided unless you’ve booked VIP tickets.
Adventure Cinema at Nostell, Wakefield
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The outdoor cinema season continues in stunning style at National Trust’s Nostell – an elegant Georgian country house set within sprawling parkland. There are four screenings taking place on the lawn in front of the grand house in late June, creating a beautiful backdrop for an alfresco movie night.
The event opens with a screening of Pretty Woman, followed by sing-along screenings of The Greatest Showman and Grease, plus a special outdoor showing of Andrea Bocelli 30. There’s a bar and hot food on-site, while picnics are welcome if you’d prefer to bring your own.
Where: Adventure Cinema Wakefield, Nostell, Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE.
When: Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th June 2026.
What’s showing: Pretty Woman, The Greatest Showman, Grease, Andrea Bocelli 30.
Best for: Screenings and sing-alongs in an incredible National Trust setting.
Good to know: Bring your own chair or picnic blanket unless you’ve booked a Premium ticket. You can’t bring any of your own alcohol on-site.
Outdoor Cinema at Doncaster Athletics Club
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Unlike the grand stately home destinations elsewhere on this list, this one-night outdoor cinema event in South Yorkshire keeps things simple with family-friendly films, picnic vibes and plenty of room to spread out on the grass.
Taking place on the sports field at Doncaster Athletics Club, the event features an afternoon screening of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast followed by the ultimate feel-good musical, Mamma Mia!. There will be food vendors available on-site, but you’re welcome to bring your own picnic if you’d prefer.
Where: Outdoor Cinema Doncaster, Doncaster Athletics Club, Stadium Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5JB.
When: Friday 17th July 2026.
What’s showing: Beauty and the Beast (5pm) and Mamma Mia! (8pm).
Best for: Family-friendly outdoor cinema in a laidback venue.
Good to know: Free parking is available and under-3s go free, and standard tickets don’t include seating.
Adventure Cinema at Castle Howard, York
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There aren’t many outdoor cinemas that can match the grandeur of Castle Howard. Surrounded by sweeping parkland and overlooking one of Yorkshire’s most iconic stately homes, these Adventure Cinema screenings offer the chance to watch films against a backdrop that’s starred on the big screen itself.
The six-strong programme includes sing-along screenings of The Greatest Showman and Mamma Mia!, family favourites Sing and Bing and His Friends, a special Andrea Bocelli concert screening, and a showing of Pride and Prejudice – a perfect fit for the historic surroundings. Food, drinks and picnics are all welcome, so you can build your own unforgettable outdoor movie night.
Where: Adventure Cinema York, Castle Howard Estate, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA.
When: Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July 2026.
What’s showing: The Greatest Showman Sing-Along, Sing, Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza, Bing and His Friends, Andrea Bocelli: Cinema and Pride and Prejudice.
Best for: Watching films in one of Yorkshire’s most spectacular settings.
Good to know: You can pack your own picnic, including alcohol.
Adventure Cinema at Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham
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With a grand mansion location and a lineup packed with feel-good favourites, Wentworth Woodhouse is one of Yorkshire’s most romantic outdoor cinema events. Set within the grounds of the historic Grade I-listed estate, it’s easy to see why the house has featured in productions including Downton Abbey and Darkest Hour.
There’s something for everyone across the weekend, from family screenings of Sing and Bing and His Friends to showings of cult classics Dirty Dancing, Pride and Prejudice and Jurassic Park. Visitors are welcome to bring picnics and drinks, and there’ll also be hot food and a bar on-site.
Where: Adventure Cinema Rotherham, Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7TQ.
When: Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2026.
What’s showing: Sing, Bing and His Friends, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza, Pride and Prejudice, Jurassic Park.
Best for: Romantic outdoor movie nights in South Yorkshire.
Good to know: Upgrade your ticket to the Director’s View and you’ll get a front row director’s chair, complete with a blanket and Adventure Cinema treat bag.
Outdoor Cinema at Burton Constable Hall, Hull
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Situated within the grounds of Burton Constable Hall, this outdoor cinema pairs open air film screenings with a grand Elizabethan estate setting. Whether you’re introducing the little ones to a Disney classic or reliving the magic of Dirty Dancing in a unique venue, there’s something for all tastes and ages.
The event begins with a Friday evening showing of Footloose, followed by three films on the Saturday – Beauty and the Beast, Tangled and Dirty Dancing. You can refuel with street food and drinks between showings, and you’re welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy on the events lawn.
Where: Outdoor Cinema Hull, Burton Constable Hall, Skirlaugh, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU11 4LN.
When: Friday 14th to Saturday 15th August 2026.
What’s showing: Footloose, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled and Dirty Dancing.
Best for: A full day of outdoor cinema for all ages.
Good to know: You can transfer your ticket if it rains.
Adventure Cinema at Harewood House, Leeds
Bringing Yorkshire’s outdoor cinema season to a close in style, Harewood House rounds things off with one of the most varied programmes on this list. Set within the estate’s beautiful concert field overlooking the historic house, it’s a chance to enjoy everything from family favourites to blockbuster classics in spectacular surroundings.
The lineup includes Dirty Dancing, Encanto, Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza, Bing and His Friends, Andrea Bocelli 30 and Star Wars: A New Hope, making it one of the most diverse outdoor cinema weekends of the summer. Hot food, snacks and picnics are welcome, while the grand Georgian mansion provides a memorable setting for every screening.
Where: Adventure Cinema Leeds, Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LG.
When: Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2026.
What’s showing: Dirty Dancing, Encanto, Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza, Bing and His Friends, Andrea Bocelli 30, Star Wars: A New Hope.
Best for: A varied end-of-summer programme with something for the whole family.
Good to know: Picnics are welcome, but alcohol must be purchased on-site. Remember to bring a chair or blanket unless you’ve upgraded.
