Barcelona has some of the best weather, especially in the summer, due to its location right on the sea, and there’s nothing better to do on a mild summer night than attend an outdoor film festival. In some of the most beautiful places across Barcelona, you can watch up-and-coming films from around the world and experience the city under the stars. Check out some of the best open-air film festivals in Barcelona below!
Outdoor Film Festivals in Barcelona 2026
Open-Air Cinema at El Palace
Experience cinema with a panoramic view of Barcelona’s skyline. Screenings occur every single night of the week, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary films in their original versions with Spanish subtitles. The film selection changes monthly, giving cinema-lovers enough time to watch (or rewatch) their favourites. Admission includes popcorn and a special St. Germain Spritz cocktail.
- 28th May - 30th September
- Rooftop of El Palace Hotel, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668
- More info
Pantalla Pavelló Film Series
The Pantalla Pavelló Film Series returns in 2026 with the theme ‘Barcelona’, interrogating the city’s historical legacy and vivid setting through a cinematic lens. Hosted at the iconic Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona, the series features three compelling films that delve into themes of memory, identity, and domestic life.
Screening Schedule:
- 6th July: Los Tarantos by Francesc Rovira-Beleta
A flamenco-infused retelling of Romeo and Juliet, following the tragic romance of two star-crossed lovers from rival families in Barcelona. - 3rd August: Costa Brava (Family Album) by Marta Balletbò-Coll
A queer romantic comedy set in Barcelona, which explores the meaning of identity, immigration, and the significance of the ‘family album’ as a place of belonging. - 7th September: Sis dies corrents by Neus Ballús
The movie tells the story of three handymen and their dealings with clients in the outskirts of Barcelona.
- 6th July, 3th August, and 7st September
- Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
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Sala Montjuïc
Sala Montjuïc is one of the most popular outdoor film festivals in Barcelona, mainly for its beautiful location. This year, it will be hosted at a very unique location – ‘Les Tres Xemeneies’ (Sant Adrià de Besòs). Films from all time periods and countries are shown in their original language with Spanish or Catalan subtitles. In addition to their film screenings, the Sala Montjuïc Film Festival also includes live music concerts, featuring local Barcelona bands of all genres. This year, the festival has also expanded its gastronomic repertoire, allowing audiences to choose from a wide assortment of healthy and delicious meals.
- 10th July - 5th August
- Les Tres Xemeneies (Sant Adrià de Besòs)
- More info
Mecal Air
Another free film festival in Barcelona, Mecal Air, is hosted in the Can Framis Museum, and is known for screening an array of short films, each night with a different universal theme. You can expect one night to be devoted to a genre such as sci-fi or horror, while another one might be full of animation.
- 11th July - 29th August
- Can Framis Museum, Poblenou
- More info
Cinema a la Fresca- Finestrelles Shopping Centre
As part of the Cinema a la Fresca series, the Finestrelles Shopping Centre Film Festival in Barcelona is free and open to all. This film festival in Barcelona is great for children and families, but people of all ages will be sure to enjoy the environment and the movies it has to offer.
- 14th - 28th September
- Finestrelles Shopping Centre
- More info
Cinema a la Fresca- A L'Illa Diagonal
At the Cinema a la Fresca a L’illa Diagonal, the L’illa Diagonal shopping center is transformed into a movie theater, and movies are projected onto a screen in the middle of it. This film festival in Barcelona is perfect for families with kids of all ages, and every year it has a theme as well. This year’s hasn’t been released yet, but you can find it on their website once it is!
- To be announced for 2026
- L'Illa Diagonal Shopping Center
- More info
Cinema Lliure a la Platja
Cinema Lluire a la Platja is a free film festival in Barcelona that is held on Sant Sebastià beach. It is known for its screenings of avant-garde and alternative films, as well as showing a specially-selected short movie before each main feature. While the actual screenings begin at sunset, viewers are encouraged to get there early. Pack chairs, food, games, and more, and enjoy a lovely evening on the beach!
- To be announced for 2026
- Sant Sebastià Beach
- More info
CosmoNits
CosmoNits is a film festival in Barcelona dedicated to all things science, including science fiction. From classic science fiction films to newer, less traditional releases, the festival is renowned in the genre. Additionally, the festival is held at the CosmoCaixa, a science museum in Barcelona, so tickets for the night include entry into the museum, as well as workshops, games, scientific tasks, family activities, live music, and, of course, the film screening.
- To be announced for 2026
- CosmoCaixa Science Museum
- More info
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