
Cinema this summer? Here are the best outdoor movie screens in Florence
There are plenty of options for film lovers in Florence, even in the summertime.
Going to one of the many open-air cinemas in Florence is a highlight of the summer. The city centre and the suburbs are full of options for an enjoyable evening spent under the stars in front of the big screen.
Don't want to miss out? Here’s a list of the places to enjoy a show in the centre of Florence and its surroundings.
Apriti Cinema, the Uffizi cinema
Piazzale degli Uffizi is certainly one of the most incredible locations where you can enjoy a movie outdoors. With free admission, this is an unmissable opportunity to sit watching a film framed by colonnades. Here is the complete schedule.
Piazzale degli Uffizi, from 26 June to 8 August 2019, free admission
Arena di Marte
Even the Nelson Mandela Forum has its own cinema under the stars. With two screens, each with a different set of programming, you will find both the best films shown during the winter season and art-house films not released by the bigger retailers. Not to be missed!
Piazza Enrico Berlinguer, from 26 June to 1 September 2019, admission 5 euro
Chiardiluna
Chiardiluna is the summer venue of the Oltrarno and was one of the very first outdoor venues to open. The best films of the season are available as well as some interesting previews. The big screen is located near San Frediano and piazza Pier Vettori.
Via Monte Oliveto, from June to September, full-price ticket 6.5 euro
Cinema di Castello
A calendar of sought-after films awaits you at the historic Castello cinema's summer venue. The big screen at the Casa del popolo in via Reginaldo Giuliani has the advantage of an indoor movie theatre in the case of bad weather.
Via Reginaldo Giuliani, June and July, entrance is 5 euro
Esterno Notte, Poggetto’s summer venue
Flog’s outdoor cinema, in the Rifredi area, offers a lengthy programme with some of the best films of the season and also some previews. A swimming pool is right beside the site that is open to the public during the day.
Via Michele Mercati, from June to September, tickets cost 6 euro