Film Program in Summer: Open-Air Cinemas in NRW Kick Off the Season

The summer open-air cinema season has officially kicked off in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, promising a unique cinematic experience under the stars. These open-air venues are not only offering a varied selection of films but also providing food and drink options and additional programming.

Several cities across NRW are participating in the season. In Cologne, the Naturstrom Open-Air-Kino at Rheinauhafen began on June 11, with entry from 7:00 PM and film screenings after sunset. Düsseldorf's VierLinden is showing successful films from the past season until September 5, allowing guests to bring their own food. Münster's Kamp-Flimmern starts July 2, featuring grilling facilities for attendees.

Further south, the Stadtwerke Sommerkino in Duisburg will commence on July 10 within the industrial landscape of Landschaftspark Nord, including live music before the films. Bochum's Fiege Open-Air, located at the Moritz Fiege brewery, runs from July 16 to August 30, offering street food. Krefeld's SWK Open-Air-Kino, starting July 17, boasts a covered seating area and a beer garden.

While most events allow attendees to bring their own food, drinks must typically be purchased on-site. Ticket prices vary, generally starting around 10 to 12 Euros, and are available through the respective cinema websites or at the box office. Visitors are advised to check the specific start times, which are usually tied to sunset, and to pack weather-appropriate clothing, as screenings proceed regardless of the weather.