Outdoor film screenings are a key component of summer on The Classic Coast. From spacious historic parks to oceanside lawns next to Gilded Age mansions, these outdoor film series take place in some of the area's most beautiful outdoor spaces.
Dust off your blanket and pack some snacks—the following pop-up screenings are perfect for a night of family-fun or a cozy date for two underneath the stars.
Outdoor Film Series This Summer
Outdoor films in and around Newport at some of the most scenic spots are back for the summer.
newportFILM Outdoors
Back to Top of ListExperience award-winning documentaries, live music and more at some of Aquidneck Island's most beautiful outdoor spaces. Screenings begin at sunset on Thursday's from June 26th - August 28th.
- RSVP/ticket is not required, each film is free and open to the public
- Pre-film live music 1 hour before film starts
- Suggested $10 donation per person
- Food vendors and free popcorn!
- Parking changes depending on venues, check each film page for more info
- If it rains, the backup venue will be on a first come, first serve basis

The Schedule:
THE LAST DIVE
When: June 26th
Where: The Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live Music by Dave Flamand at 7:00 PM, Film starts 8:40 PM
GIRL CLIMBER
When: July 3rd
Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live Music by Indira at 7:00 PM, Film starts 8:40 PM
PRIME MINISTER
When: July 10th
Where: Chateau-sur-Mer Lawn, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live Music by Bill Bartholomew at 7:00 PM, Film starts 8:35 PM
BEYOND THE GAZE: JULE CAMPBELL'S SWIMSUIT ISSUE
When: July 17th
Where: Aquidneck Park, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live Music by Atticus Allen at 6:45 PM, Film starts 8:30 PM
CONVICTION OF THE HEART
When: July 24th
Where: Newport International Polo Grounds, Portsmouth
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live Music by Dan Burke at 6:45 PM, Film starts 8:25 PM
COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY?
When: July 31st
Where: Rough Point, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live Music by La Méchante et le Connard at 6:30 PM, Film starts 8:20 PM
SPEAK
When: August 7th
Where: Miantonomi Park, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live Music by Lainey Dionne at 6:30 PM, Film starts 8:10 PM
ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT
When: August 14th
Where: O’Hare Lawn, Salve Regina University, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live Music by Thirsty Boots at 6:15 PM, Film starts 8:10 PM
STARMAN
When: August 21st
Where: Rosecliff Lawn, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live Music by Chelley Knight & Chris Vaillancourt at 6:15 PM, Film starts 7:50 PM
MIDDLETOWN
When: August 28th
Where: Marble House Lawn, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live Music by Jill Tereshka & Ross McAndrew at 6:00 PM, Film starts 7:40 PM
Cars Under the Stars
Back to Top of ListMake your way to Warren's Burr's Hill Park for the town's summer movie series every Thursday from July 10 - August 14.
- Gates open at 6:30 PM
- Movies start at Dusk
- Free
The Schedule:
- July 10: Migration
- July 17: Super Mario Bros Movie
- July 24: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 31: Moana 2
- August 7: Despicable Me 4
- August 14: Barbie
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