JULIAN MACIAS
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Bryant Park on Friday announced the lineup for its Bryant Park Summer Movies 2026 free Summer Film Festival, which screens on the lawn at sunset Mondays from July 13 through September 14.
The lawn opens 5pm, weather permitting, for blankets and picnicking (No dogs allowed on the lawn). No chairs, tables, plastic ground coverings (including sheets, tarps, bags, pads, and/or yoga mats) are permitted on the lawn.
On movie nights, the lawn opens dramatically (see video) at 5 p.m. for blankets and picnicking. Plastic tarps are not allowed.
When? Mondays: July 13 – September 14
Bryant Park Movies 2026 Schedule
July 13: Wayne’s World
July 20: Good Morning, Vietnam
July 27: The Truman Show
August 03: Bridget Jones’s Diary
August 10: Catch Me If You Can
August 17: City Of God
August 24: King Creole
August 31: No Country For Old Men
September 07: Galaxy Quest
September 14: Shakespeare In Love
What Time Do Bryant Park Movie Nights Start?
The lawn opens at 5 PM for picnicking; films begin at sunset, around 8 PM.
Is Bryant Park Movie Nights Free?
Yes — Bryant Park’s Summer Film Festival is completely free, with no tickets or reservations required.”
Bryant Park Movie Nights 2026 Rules (lawn, food, seating)
Hester Street Fair brings the city’s best vendors to the Fountain Terrace each week, 4pm-8:30pm, to make your Bryant Park Summer Film Festival picnic the most delicious it can be .
Starting at 5pm, stop by our bar tent at the back of the lawn for summer-ready drinks, featuring special offerings from Stout NYC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bryant Park Movie Nights 2026 free? Yes, admission is completely free — no tickets, no reservations. Just bring a blanket and arrive early for space.
What is the 2026 Bryant Park movie schedule? Films run every Monday at sunset (around 8 PM) from July 13 through September 14, 2026. The lawn opens at 5 PM for picnicking.
Where is Bryant Park movie night held? On the Great Lawn of Bryant Park, between 5th and 6th Avenues at 42nd Street, behind the New York Public Library.
Do I need to bring my own chair? No chairs, tables, or tarps are allowed on the lawn — blankets only.
What if it rains? Movie nights are weather-permitting; check the official Bryant Park site or their social channels for same-day cancellation updates.
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