A Queer Summer Spectacle in Bermondsey Square
This August bank holiday weekend, London’s only LGBTQ+ cinema, The Arzner, is stepping out of the dark and into the sunshine with its first-ever outdoor film festival: Cinema in the Square. From 23rd to 25th August, Bermondsey Square will transform into a vibrant open-air cinema, celebrating queer joy, community, and storytelling under the summer sky.
Whether you’re chasing nostalgia with family favourites, belting out tunes to iconic musicals, or diving into powerful queer narratives, this three-day event promises something for everyone.
Event Details
Location: Bermondsey Square, SE1 3UN
Dates: Saturday, 23rd to Monday, 25th August
Tickets: Just £5 via TheArzner.com or OutSavvy
Screenings: 4 films daily from 13:30PM
Experience: Wireless headphones, comfy seating, and a 15sqm LED screen with subtitles on all films
Refreshments: Outdoor bar serving alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, popcorn, and snacks
How It Works
Each ticket guarantees you a seat and wireless headphones for an immersive viewing experience. You’ll receive an email before the event with all the details – where to queue, how to collect your headphones, and more. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your screening starts, as late entry can’t be guaranteed.
If tickets sell out, a rush queue will be available for last-minute hopefuls.
Entry is £5 at the door, subject to availability.
The Line-up
Here’s what lighting up the big screen across the weekend:
Saturday, 23rd August
13:30 – Shrek 2
15:30 – Kinky Boots
17:30 – Call Me By Your Name
20:00 – Everything Everywhere All At Once
Sunday, 24th August
13:30 – Encanto
15:30 – The Devil Wears Prada
17:30 – The Color Purple (2023)
20:00 – Cabaret
Monday, 25th August
13:30 – Finding Dory
15:30 – Mamma Mia!
17:30 – Barbie
20:00 – Bottoms
From the whimsical (Shrek 2, Encanto) to the iconic (Cabaret, The Devil Wears Prada) and the deeply moving (Call Me By Your Name, The Color Purple), this line-up is a love letter to queer and queer-adjacent cinema.
So grab your sunnies, rally your crew, and head to Bermondsey Square for a weekend of unforgettable films, fabulous vibes, and queer celebration.
Let the countdown begin.
