Free open-air movie theatre, Screen on the Green is returning to Newcastle this Summer 2025, from 30 June until 31 August…
NE1’s Screen on the Green, the free open-air cinema experience at Old Eldon Square in the heart of the city, will begin on 30 June and run until the end of August.
Get the strawberries and cream ready, as Screen on the Green starts by serving up two weeks of Wimbledon action, bringing all the Grand Slam excitement into the heart of the city. The sporting spectacle continues in July with the 112th Tour de France, with elite cyclists battling it out for the prestigious yellow jersey.
NE1’s signature deck chairs will be there, ready for viewers to sit back and enjoy the on-screen sporting action. Perfect for settling in to enjoy all the nail-biting sporting competition, or to take a quick lunch break in the sun.
Screen on the Green 2025: What’s on?
The official Screen on the Green movie schedule begins on Monday, 21 July, at the start of the school summer holidays, with at least two films screened each day, at 12 noon and 3 pm, until 31 August. Over 100 free films will feature in the line-up, ranging from iconic family classics to brand-new blockbusters.
For younger viewers, Tuesdays will be for Toddler Takeovers with weekly 10:30 am screenings, perfect for little ones and their families. Headlining each week will be a film adaptation of one of Julia Donaldson’s amazing children’s stories, including the latest release, Tiddler. To welcome young guests, a free juice drink will be offered on arrival.
On Wednesday evenings, the Tyneside Cinema will again be hosting its Tyneside Takeovers. Starting at 6pm each week, these special screenings will showcase six films that capture the essence of the Tyneside Cinema experience, each hand-picked by the city’s much-loved independent cinema. Blockbuster Thursdays will also return this summer with big-screen, chart-toppers – a perfect attraction for the post-work crowd.
Screen on the Green 2025 – Goodbye Party
To celebrate the end of another successful Screen on the Green summer, NE1 will host a wrap party on the closing weekend of the 30 and 31 August, featuring entertainment and fun for all the family.
To make the event even more special, NE1 is running a competition to encourage viewers to pick their favourite film. Four lucky winners will choose films that will be on screen during the final weekend celebrations. Competition entries are here: getintonewcastle.co.uk
The full schedule of sporting action and movies will come at the start of NE1’s Summer in the City programme in the coming weeks.
Rachel Fenwick, Head of Marketing and Events at NE1, said:
“Screen on the Green is one of NE1’s most-loved highlights of our summer events programme, which brings the city to life with free fun for all ages.
“We’re so happy to be bringing NE1’s Screen on the Green back to Newcastle again this summer. Every year, we’re can’t believe the incredible response from the public, with tens of thousands joining us for a movie or two across the holidays.
“For so many families, it’s a summer staple – a brilliant, free way to enjoy time together in the city, whether watching Wimbledon, blockbuster films, or family favourites. Each year, we work hard to make it even bigger and better, and this year is no exception.
“We’ve been working on lots of exciting things behind the scenes as part of our wider Summer in the City programme, and we can’t wait to share these soon – watch this space!”
“Make sure you register for updates at getintonewcastle.co.uk so you don’t miss out on any of the action.”