A ROUND-UP OF GENEVA’S OPEN AIR CINEMAS – SUMMER 2021
During the summer months in Geneva, a handful of large outdoor cinema screens are set up on the shores of Lake Geneva and in our city’s lovely parks. Films start late, waiting for the sun to go down, and a wide range of films are screened in many languages. There are classics, new releases, theme nights and arthouse films to choose from. Ciné du Lac is a more formal experience with tiered seating and a bar and restaurant. At other open air cinemas, you can bring your own chairs or picnic blankets, and get cosy under the stars. Here’s our round-up of what’s on offer (albeit slightly more limited this year, pandemic oblige):
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
It’s back this year! Head over to this lakeside outdoor cinema on rive gauche for a packed programme: 55 film screenings await!
DATES:
12 July to 5 September 2021
PROGRAMME:
There’s a great programme of recently released films, including a good selection of English language films and children’s movies.
Take a look at the full programme.
You can also book your table on their fantastic terrace to treat yourself to delicious cocktails, appetizers or dinner!
COST:
16 CHF per adult (you can book your tickets online)
WHERE:
Port-Noir, Genève (close to Genève Plage). Parking at Genève Plage.
BRING WITH YOU:
Warm clothes or a blanket for when the sun goes down and don’t forget your mosquito repellent.
CINÉ TRANSAT – IN SECRET SPOTS THIS SUMMER!
Usually located in Parc de la Perle du Lac on rive droite, this unique outdoor cinema experience is back – and will be held in secret spots around the canton of Geneva this summer! You’ll gather at a meeting point and a guide will take you to the secret spot – you won’t know where you’re going until you get there!
Check out the wide variety of films on offer – many are in English, and or have English subtitles.
DATES:
29 July to 15 August 2021 (12 evenings, from Thursdays to Sundays)
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW – Box office opens Monday, 26 July at noon
COST:
Free!
You can rent lawn chairs (“transats”) for CHF 5.
Bring a picnic and your own drinks, or buy drinks at their mobile bar!
THE LOCAL OPTION – PLAN LES OUATES
Free of charge (but you’ll need a ticket), four films will be screened over the summer in the commune of Plan-les-Ouates:
8 July 2021, 9:30pm: The Voyage of Dr. Dolittle
22 July 2021, 9:30pm: Green Book
12 August 2021, 9:30pm: OSS 117 : Le Caire nid d’espions
27 August 2021, 9:30pm: Jurassic Park.
For further information click here.
THE COSY OPTION – VERNIER
The commune of Vernier are showing four open air films this summer: on 9 July, and on 13, 14, and 20 August 2021. The July film screening will be held at Parc Chauvet-Lullin, while the August screenings will take place at Parc de Balexert.
Entry is free. For further information click here.
If you know of any other outdoor cinema events being held in Geneva, please don’t hesitate to contact us on Instagram or Facebook so we can add to this list – or leave a comment on this article.
