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Abbie Meehan

Edinburgh getting free open air cinema showing classic films and new releases

Edinburgh is set to see the return of a free open air cinema in the heart of the capital this month.

This year, the Square Cinema production will give audiences the chance to catch some of the best new and old releases, including Elvis, Rocket Man, Dirty Dancing and Top Gun – Maverick.

The three-day event, taking place between June 23 and June 25, will offer something for all audiences from much-loved classics including Back to the Future and The Wizard of Oz.

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Cult titles like Mean Girls and Local Hero will also appear on screen, alongside family favourites like Encanto, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, Lyle Lyle Crocodile and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Audiences may bring picnics in with them, but they can also enjoy a range of premium refreshments from a host of special pop-up bars over the weekend.

The best thing is - it's free! No ticket is required, just turn up in good time and join in the fun!

Roddy Smith, Chief Executive of Essential Edinburgh said: “Essential Edinburgh is delighted to bring this fantastic event to St Andrew Square for the 13th year.

"We have a new name, and a new look for 2023, but the same epic outdoor movie experience. Square Cinema is only possible thanks to the superb partnership between Essential Edinburgh, our supporters and the production team at Unique Events.

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"As always it is a fantastic mix of movies that can be enjoyed for free in the stunning surroundings of Edinburgh’s most famous Square. We look forward to welcoming you to what is one of the best free events of the year.”

Launched in 2011, the free cinema in St Andrew Square Garden was created in partnership by Essential Edinburgh and Unique Events, to bring film lovers into the city centre to celebrate the capital’s rich culture and creativity.

Listed below is the full programme of films across the three days.

Friday, June 23

  • 4:30pm - Mean Girls
  • 6:45pm - Back to the Future
  • 9:05pm - Dirty Dancing

Saturday, June 24

  • 11am - Encanto
  • 1:05pm - Wizard of Oz
  • 3:15pm - Hairspray
  • 5:35pm - Elvis
  • 8:45pm - Rocketman

Sunday, June 25

  • 11am - Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
  • 1pm - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
  • 3:30pm - Local Hero
  • 5:50pm - Dr Strange in the Multiverse
  • 8:30pm - Top Gun – Maverick

More information can be found on the Square Cinema website here.

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