Open-air cinema: in the courtyard of the Louvre, in front of a Boeing… 5 atypical spots in Paris and its surroundings for summer 2026

As summer approaches, outdoor cinema programs are back. In the courtyard of the Louvre, in front of a Boeing, on the square of a church… Here are five places to enjoy an atypical screening and (re)discover certain classics.

While the weather has been playing yo-yo in recent days, the good weather should soon return and give way to summer. The perfect opportunity to take a canvas in the open air and (re)discover certain films in original, sometimes even favorable, conditions. Follow the destiny of aviator Howard Hughes in “Aviator” in front of a Boeing, be moved by Julie’s life choices in “Julie in 12 Chapters” sitting comfortably in the Courtyard of the Louvre, or witness the fall of the Shah’s regime thanks to “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi, here are five places for a program atypical outdoor cinema.

aviation films in front of a boeing

The seventh art continues to be conquered by the figure of the aviator and the astronaut. “Apollo 13”, “Alone on Mars”, “Interstellar”, “Gravity”… But what could be better than remembering man’s first steps on the Moon in front of a real plane? This is what the Air and Space Museum offers. Three beautiful feature films will be presented from July 3 to 5. The festivities will begin with “To The Moon” by Greg Berlanti. Responsible for restoring NASA’s image, Kelly Jones, a marketing expert, will disrupt the already complex task of mission director Cole Davis. The next day, “The First Man on the Moon” by Damien Chazelle will be screened, retracing the steps of Neil Armstrong with Ryan Gosling in the lead. “Aviator” by Martin Scorsese will close the show. This 2h45 biopic focuses on Howard Hughes, aviator known for building one of the largest planes in the world.Â

The free screenings will begin around 10:30 p.m. at Le Bourget. Tickets will be posted online soon.

 

make a canvas in front of a church

Between two masses, Parisians will have the choice between George Orwell’s dystopia, “1984”, adapted for the screen by Michael Radford, where society is led by Big Brother, “La Cravat” by Mathias Théry and Etienne Chaillou, a documentary retracing the journey of a young political activist, “Persepolis” by the late Marjane Satrapi about the fall of the Shah’s regime and “Thelma and Louise”, a road trip between two friends which turns into a tragedy.

The meeting takes place from Wednesday June 10 to Saturday June 13 on the square in front of the Ménilmontant church, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris.

cinema paradise at the louvre

This is the unmissable event for lovers of contemporary cinema. With its “Cinéma Paradiso” renewed for a sixth year, the Louvre is honoring filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Léa Mysius, Céline Sciamma and Joachim Trier. The latter will be present during the broadcast of “Julie (in 12 chapters)”, Thursday July 2. The feature film tells the professional and sentimental adventures of a thirty-year-old assailed by questions and doubts.

“The Grand Budapest Hotel”, retracing the search for a stolen painting, “Story of the Night”, a thriller where three men invite themselves to a birthday party to bring secrets to the surface and “Portrait of the Girl on Fire”, a lesbian love story in the 18th century are also on the programme. The films will be screened from July 1 to 4 from 10:45 p.m. in the courtyard of the Louvre.

 

reconnect with nature in Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis is banking on a more traditional installation by organizing two open-air cinema sessions at Parc Georges-Valbon, Saturday June 6. The screenings will be devoted to the landscapes of Morocco and Algeria through the broadcast of “Morocco seen from the sky” and “Algeria seen from the sky”, two documentaries by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, respectively screened at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. These works were selected on the occasion of World Environment Day.

stroll past beautiful costumes at the Galliera Palace

18th century fashion is in the spotlight. To pay homage to his exhibition “Fashion of the 18th century. A fantasized heritage”, the Palais Galliera has selected three films on the subject. From Thursday June 11 to Saturday June 13, spectators will be able to marvel at Catriona MacColl’s magnificent blue and white costume in “Lady Oscar”, directed by Jacques Demy, dream of wearing the dress of the Marquise de Merteuil in the adaptation of Stephen Frears’ “Dangerous Liaisons”, or admire the magnificent dress Emerald in “Portrait of a Girl on Fire”.