OUTDOOR CINEMAS IN THE CANTON OF GENEVA FOR SUMMER 2026

There is something uniquely magical about watching a film outdoors on a warm Geneva summer evening. The Canton of Geneva continues to embrace open-air cinema culture in 2026, in addition to the well-known CinéTransat in Parc Perle du Lac and Allianz Cinéma at Port-Noir.

Here’s a guide to the outdoor cinema events already announced — bookmark this page and check back regularly, as new events will be added when they are announced.

Ciné Signal | Bernex At the Signal de Bernex esplanade, Ciné Signal returns as one of the canton’s most charming summer cinema experiences.
Deckchairs available onsite, food stands, artisan ice cream, and short animated films shown before the main screenings thanks to a collaboration with Black Movie Festival, with the main screening beginning from 10pm.
Entry is free and no reservation is required. All films are shown in French.
Programme:Friday 3 July - À bicyclette ! Saturday 4 July - Hola FridaySunday 5 July - À bra-le-corps
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Lancy fait son cinéma | LancyLancy Sait son Cinéma runs from mid-July to mid-August with ten free screenings, at 9.30pm in July and at 9pm in August, spread across different areas of Lancy. The films were selected by the local residents through a public vote.
Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, while free deckchair rentals are available in limited numbers. Food trucks and refreshments are often available depending on the location.
Entry is free and no reservation is required. All films are shown in French.
Programme:Thursday 16 July - Dragons Friday 17 July - Skyfall Thursday 23 July - Nanny McPhee Friday 24 July - E.T. Thursday 30 July - Le Robot SauvageFriday 31 July - Spiderman 3 Thursday 6 August - Un Ours dans le JuraFriday 7 August - À la Croisée des Mondes : La Boussole d’Or Thursday 13 August - Adieu les Cons Friday 14 August - Le Garçon et le Héron
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Parc des Micocouliers | MeyrinEnjoy a summer evening under the stars at Parc des Micocouliers in Meyrin with an open-air screening of animated short films.
Suitable for all ages, this family-friendly event starting at 9pm offers a wonderful opportunity to discover a selection of creative and entertaining animated films.
Entry is free and no reservation is required.
Programme:Tuesday 30 June - Courts métrages d'animations (animated short films)

Mon été à Thônex | ThônexThroughout the summer, free open-air film screenings are organised in parks, schools, and public spaces across Thônex. The programme mixes classic films, comedies, animation, and documentaries for all ages.
Entry is free and no reservation is required. All films are shown in French.
Programme:Friday 5 June - Astérix et Obélix: Mission CléopâtreFriday 10 July - Jurassic ParkSunday 26 July - MomoFriday 31 July - Top GunFriday 7 August - Le Garçon et le Héron Saturday 22 August - Cette musique ne joue pour personneSaturday 12 September - Grave’Side presents « De Thônex à Madagascar » (documentary)Saturday 19 September - Nuno (documentary)
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Ciné-Plage | VersoixCelebrating its 30th edition in 2026, Ciné-Plage returns to the lakeside setting of Maison La Grève in Versoix for a series of free open-air cinema evenings combining film, live music, and world cuisine.
From 6pm, visitors can enjoy Afro-European cuisine prepared by Bright and Philippe near the Scène Nautique, while live performances by local and international artists accompany the evening atmosphere. The programme includes afropop, bossa nova, rumba, afrofusion, jazz créole, rock, and local music performances before the films begin at 10pm.
Entry is free and no reservation is required.
Programme:Saturday 27 June - La Nouvelle Vague (French and English original version with French subtitles)Sunday 28 June - Intervention Divine (Arabic, Hebrew, and English original version with French subtitles)Saturday 4 July - Conducta – Chala, une enfance cubaine (Spanish original version with French subtitles)Sunday 5 July - Le Cirque (French-language version)
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Article date: 30 May 2026