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Istanbul fills its summer nights with more than just noise and traffic. Film lovers gather across the city to watch movies under the sky in parks, hotel gardens, and even on a farm.
Open-air cinemas bring together international films, cult classics, and Turkish favorites in settings that offer fresh air, green surroundings, and a slower pace.
These outdoor screenings invite you to grab a chair, a bag of popcorn, and enjoy classic or recent films in gardens, parks, and even on a farm. Whether you prefer to be in the city center or escape into the countryside, here are five open-air cinemas you can visit in Istanbul during summer 2025.
ENKA Kultur Sanat continues its summer film screenings at the Eref Denizhan Open-Air Theatre in Istinye.
This venue normally hosts live performances year-round, but in summer, it turns into a cinema under the stars through a collaboration with Baska Sinema.
The 2025 season starts on Aug. 1 with "12 Monkeys". After that, the schedule features cult classics like "The Usual Suspects", "Forrest Gump", "Ghost", "The Untouchables", and "The Mask".
ENKA also adds recent titles such as "Killers of the Flower Moon", "Gladiator II", "Maria", "Mukadderat" (Fate), and "Bir Cumhuriyet Sarkisi" (A Republic Song). All screenings take place in a quiet amphitheater surrounded by trees, offering a calm and scenic setting far from shopping malls and traffic noise.
You can buy tickets on Biletix.
Hillside City Club in Etiler brings back its outdoor cinema setup on the tennis court for another summer season.
Every Tuesday and Thursday night at 9:30 p.m., film lovers gather under the night sky to watch independent films and recent international releases.
This summer’s program includes "Maria", "Materialists", "Young Werther", "The Phoenician Scheme", "My Favorite Cake", and "The Great Lillian Hall". The venue also adds animation films and pet-friendly sessions for families.
Screenings continue until the end of September, offering a fixed weekly rhythm for those staying in the city. All showings are organized in partnership with Baska Sinema.
You can buy tickets at Cine City's official website.
If you want to escape the city without leaving Istanbul, Vitriol Ciftlik in Cumhuriyetkoy, Beykoz, offers a special kind of movie night.
Located on a working farm, this open-air cinema lets visitors sit near campfires or under trees while watching films in a relaxed countryside setting.
This season’s film list mixes global favorites with Turkish classics. You can watch "Pretty Woman", "City of Angels", "La La Land", "Grease", "Mamma Mia", and the Turkish romantic drama "Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalim" (The Girl with the Red Scarf).
Guests also enjoy food and drinks from the farm’s kitchen. This venue attracts those who want a more casual and intimate cinema experience.
Tickets are available through Vitriol Ciftlik’s official website.
Swissotel The Bosphorus offers a central green space for cinema lovers inside Sultan Park.
Every Monday night until Sept. 29, the hotel runs its “Popcorn Smells in the Air” series, supported by Maximiles Black and Barilla.
The 2025 selection includes "La La Land", "Charlie’s Angels", "Moulin Rouge", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Amelie", "Midnight in Paris", "Inside Out 2", and "Barbie". Viewers sit in deck chairs placed between trees, with views of the hotel’s garden. Despite being in the middle of the city, the atmosphere feels quiet and relaxed.
To book your spot, visit official website of the Swiss Hotel the Bosphorus.
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus invites guests to its Aura Garden for open-air screenings until September 21. The venue sits above the Bosphorus and includes seating among green trees and landscaped paths.
This year’s films include "Bohemian Rhapsody", "La La Land", "Moulin Rouge", "Amelie", "A Star Is Born", "Barbie", and "Dr. Strange". The screenings combine recent blockbusters and well-loved classics, making it easy to find something familiar or new to watch.
Guests can reserve their seats through Biletix and enjoy cinema under the stars in the heart of the city.
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