5 Louisville Summer Movie Series Not to Miss
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor movie nights, and whether you prefer drive-ins, parks, or waterfront screenings, you've got plenty of options around Louisville. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks, and head to one of these outdoor venues. Image: Facebook / Downtown LOU
Outdoor movie nights are back, and there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy al fresco flicks around Louisville this season. From classic drive-in theaters to parks, waterfronts, and even the zoo, there’s a little something for everyone. Pack your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite movie snacks, grab your family and friends, and enjoy a fun summer evening at one of these outdoor movies in Louisville.
Georgetown Drive-In Theater
Location: Georgetown, IN
More Info: georgetowndrivein.com
Take a quick drive over the bridge for a retro-style movie experience with two screens. Located about 20 minutes outside of Louisville, this long-running drive-in is known for double features, family-friendly pricing, and classic concession-stand snacks. Films are usually announced weekly, so check the website for the most up-to-date info on what’s playing.
Iroquois Amphitheater
Neighborhood: Iroquois Park
More Info: iroquoisamphitheater.com
Enjoy free “Hollywood Classics Under the Stars” movie nights on the hills of historic Iroquois Park from May through September. Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs while enjoying screenings in one of the city’s prettiest outdoor settings. The 2026 lineup includes:
- May 18: The Princess Bride
- June 1: When We Were Kings
- June 15: Hannah Montana Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds
- June 20: Wicked For Good Sing-Along
- June 29: How to Train Your Dragon
- July 11: Almost Famous & This Is Spinal Tap (Double Feature!)
- July 20: The Big Lebowski
- August 3: Shaun of the Dead
- August 22: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (with Live Shadow Cast)
- September 5: Godzilla (1954) & Godzilla vs Destroyah (Double Feature!)
Louisville Zoo Cinema Safari
Neighborhood: Poplar Level
More Info: louisvillezoo.org
Gather the family for a movie on a giant outdoor screen at the Louisville Zoo. Gates open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at sundown. Admission is typically $5 for non-members and free for zoo members. Concessions are available on-site; no outside food or alcohol is permitted. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome for the following flicks:
- August 14: Zootopia 2
- September 4: Wicked for Good
Sauerbeck Family Drive-In
Location: La Grange
More Info: sauerbeckfamilydrivein.com
For a classic drive-in experience, head to Sauerbeck Family Drive-In just outside Louisville. The venue regularly hosts double features that include both nostalgic favorites and current blockbusters. Concessions are available on-site, or you can purchase a $5-per-vehicle food permit if you want to bring your own snacks. Tickets are $11 per adult and $6 per child ages three through 12. Children under three get in free. Guests can watch the following movies from their cars or lawn chairs:
- May 15 & 16: Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick
- May 21 to 23: Mandalorian and Grogu
(Keep checking their website, as more movies will be announced soon!)
Waterfront Park Brown-Forman Amphitheater
Neighborhood: Butchertown
More Info: ourwaterfront.org
Catch a free movie on select Friday nights from May through October, when the Downtown CineBus is at Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater. Movies start at sundown, with the amphitheater opening an hour before so guests can secure their spots. Snacks and beer will be available for purchase. This year’s flicks include:
- May 15: Clueless
- June 12: The Sandlot
- June 19: The Princess and the Frog
- June 26: National Treasure
- July 17: The Princess Bride
- July 31: School of Rock
- August 14: Crazy Rich Asians
- August 28: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- September 11: Moana 2
- September 25: Night at the Museum
- October 9: The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Lennie Omalza
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