Nothing says spring and summer like outdoor movies — and there are many opportunities to catch free and low-cost films around town after the sun goes down.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night activity — like a scene out of your favorite rom-com — or just want to hang out with friends, we’ve got you covered with 10+ outdoor screenings that will have you feeling like the star in your own motion picture.
🌳 Movies with a view
From parks to pools, enjoy a variety of new movies, classic films + animated favorites all summer long.
- NightLight 615 | Select nights, June-October | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $11+ | Upcoming movies include “Anchorman,” “10 Things I Hate About You,” “The Big Lewbowski,” and more. Pro tip: Each event is 21+ and features craft beer, wine, and food trucks.
- Movies in the Park | Thursdays in June | Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave. | Free | Stretch out on a blanket and watch “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Mean Girls,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and “Lightyear.”
- Dive-in Movies | Fridays in July | Nashville Shores | Cost of admission | Relax and float around while watching “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” and more.
- Movies in the Park | Last Saturday, May-August | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | The next event is “Clifford The Big Red Dog” on May 27. Other movies include “American Underdog,” “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile,” and “Soul.”
🍺 Movies with a brew
Level up your movie experience with local brews, taproom bites + other fare at these 21+ events.
- Movies on Tap | Select Sundays, June-December | Jackalope Brewing Company, 429B Houston St. | $25 | Jackalope and the Nashville Film Festival’s ongoing series will screen “Con Air,” “Jaws,” and “Wet Hot American Summer” — tickets include beer and popcorn.
- Sip + Cinema | Select Saturdays, May-September | W Nashville, 300 12th Ave. S. | Free+ | This series is all about the classics with “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Godfather,” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
📽️ Movies that come to you
Want to have the theater come to you? Local businesses Ultimate Outdoor Movies , Melrose Movies , and FunFlicks offer special packages for inflatable outdoor movie screenings so you can have a movie night in your own backyard.