Get ready to soak up the sun and the silver screen, Watford’s much loved Big Screen outdoor cinema is back, promising two whole weeks of free film fun for all ages!
Watford Town Centre (4-10 August) and Knutsford Playing Fields (11–17 August) will be transformed into open-air cinemas, offering a magical line-up of hit movies, family favourites and unforgettable classics. Whether you’re a die-hard action fan, love a good laugh or just want to introduce the kids to a few iconic films, there’s something for everyone.
Bring your picnic blankets, folding chairs, family and friends - it’s all completely free! Screenings will take place each afternoon and evening, creating the perfect opportunity to relax and relive some cinematic gold under the open sky.
Town Centre filmgoers can enjoy all the nearby restaurants and cafés before settling in for the show. Meanwhile at Knutsford Playing Fields, you’ll find a range of food and drink stalls ready to serve up street food, snacks, and refreshing drinks.
The Big Screen is just one highlight of Watford Borough Council’s Big Events programme - an exciting summer long celebration packed with free events for the whole community.
From the sun soaked vibes of Big Beach to the vibrant celebration of Herts Pride and the buzzing atmosphere of Market Lates, it’s a season full of fun, right on your doorstep.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “The Big Screen is a key highlight of our town’s Big Events programme and a brilliant way for people to enjoy summer together. It’s a free, fun way to spend time with friends and family. We have a great film line-up and we’re excited to welcome everyone back for another great year.”
To find out more about the Big Screen and all of Watford’s summer events, visit www.watfordactually.com/whats-on
Film listings
Town Centre Event space
Monday 4 August
- 4pm Dog Man
- 7pm Captain America: Brave New World
Tuesday 5 August
- 4pm Sonic The Hedgehog 3
- 7pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Wednesday 6 August
- 1pm The Wild Robot
- 4pm Leo
- 7pm Devdas
Thursday 7 August
- 1pm Kung Fu Panda 4
- 4pm Paddington In Peru
- 7pm The Greatest Showman
Friday 8 August
- 1pm Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
- 4pm Inside Out 2
- 7pm Complete Unknown
Saturday 9 August
- 1pm Despicable Me 4
- 4pm Moana 2
- 7pm Wicked
Sunday 10 August
- 1pm Ratatouille
- 4pm A Minecraft Movie
- 7pm Grease
Knutsford Playing Fields
Monday 11 August
- 4pm Pete's Dragon
- 7pm Caddyshack
Tuesday 12 August
- 4pm IF
- 7pm Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Wednesday 13 August
- 4pm The Wild Robot
- 7pm Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Thursday 14 August
- 1pm A Minecraft Movie
- 4pm Piece by Piece
- 7pm The Fall Guy
Friday 15 August
- 1pm The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- 4pm Encanto
- 7pm Bridget Jones: Mad about the boy
Saturday 16 August
- 1pm Epic Tails
- 4pm Snow White
- 7pm Rocket Man
Sunday 17 August
- 1pm Thelma the Unicorn
- 4pm Wicked
- 7pm A Star is Born
