Why choose between watching the starry night sky and a good film? Hamburg鈥檚 ample public parks, squares and open spaces provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy movie nights in the great urban outdoors. As soon as the weather allows, film screens pop up all over the city at locations like Schanzenpark, Altonaer Rathaus and even the Inner Alster Lake. From one-time events and film festivals to full programmes throughout the summer,听we鈥檝e selected some of our favourite outdoor cinemas in Hamburg. Grab your friends, a cold beer, a picnic blanket and enjoy the show!
Note: Original language screenings (with German subtitles) are marked as OmU in cinema programmes. Most outdoor cinemas show a mix of dubbed and undubbed films, so be sure to check programmes. For more information on language options, see Going to the Cinema.
Alsterdorf Sommerkino
8 August - 5 September, 2025
Alsterdorfer Markt, Alsterdorf
Don't miss it as Alsterdorf Markt square is transformed into an outdoor cinema Fridays at sundown. All films are screened with subtitles 鈥� even the German ones 鈥� making this an excellent place to practise your language skills. Entry is free!
filmRaum OpenAir Kino
16 July - 6 September 2025
Stadtpark Eimsb眉ttel (Hagenbeckstra脽e 39)
Free Friday programme: With the motto 'Cinema builds bridges and brings together!', filmRaum will again host a non-profit and free-of-cost OpenAir cinema experience. This public cinema project, with its diverse film program for all generations, offers a variety of films. For details, visit filmRaum online by clicking below.
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Open Air Schanzenkino
19 July - 31 August 2025
Schanzenpark, Schanzenviertel
Another great date night destination: the outdoor cinema in the lush surroundings of Schanzenpark. Settle down in a beach chair, or simply spread your blanket out on the grass and make it a movie picnic.
Zeise Open Air
3 July - 31 August
Altonaer Rathaus
It doesn鈥檛 get much more romantic than spending a long, summer night watching classic films and blockbusters alike inside the courtyard of the historic Altonaer Rathaus. Ticket sales begin half an hour before show start, so get there in time!
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