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The rumours are true: free Toronto movies are coming to an outdoor venue near you. Skip the concession stands and box office because this year everyone is invited to pull up a chair and watch these great flicks in the heart of downtown Toronto. Spanning all genres, these movie events cover the acclaimed and the cherished, guaranteeing a film for everyone. Let’s take a look at what’s playing this summer:
Free Toronto Movies List:
City Cinema: Cult Classics
Where: Yonge & Dundas Square
When: Tuesdays at 9pm
- June 25 — “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”
- July 2 — “Army of Darkness”
- July 9 — “Edward Scissorhands”
- July 16 — “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
- July 23 — “The Napoleon Dynamite”
- July 30 (8pm) — “The Goonies”
Where: Harbourfront Centre
When: Wednesdays at 9pm
- July 3 — “Little Shop of Horrors”
- July 10 — “Galaxy Quest”
- July 17 — “Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
- July 24 — “Top Secret!”
- July 31 — “Streets of Fire”
- August 7 — “The Triplets of Belleville”
- August 14 — “That Thing You Do!”
- August 21 — “Josie and the Pussycats”
- August 28 — “Audience Choice”
TIFF In the Park: A Summer of Romance
Where: David Pecaut Square
When: Wednesdays (Start Time Varies)
- July 3 (9:15pm) — “Casablanca”
- July 10 (9:15pm) — “Moonstruck”
- July 17 (9:15pm) — “City Lights”
- July 24 (9:15pm) — “Sleepless in Seattle”
- July 31 (9pm) — “The Way We Were”
- August 7 (9pm) — “Clueless”
- August 14 (9pm) — “Sense and Sensibility”
- August 21 (8:30pm) — “Roman Holiday”
- August 28 (8:30pm) — “The Notebook”
Movies in the Park – Riverdale Park East
Where: 550 Broadview Ave
When: Sunday Evenings
- July 7 – – “Top Gun”
- July 21 — “Goonies”
- Aug 4 — “ET”
- Aug 18 — “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off”
Christie Pits Film Festival: Hits in the Pits
Where: Christie Pits park
When: Sundays at 9pm
- July 7 — “That Thing You Do!”
- July 14 — “Gimme Shelter”
- July 21 — “Buena Vista Social Club”
- July 28 — “The Last Waltz”
Outdoor Concert Events
There is no shortage of free Toronto movies this summer, but just in case you’re looking for more things to do, there are plenty of music events to attend — some of which are free as well. On Sundays and Thursday, classical and traditional music will be performed at Summer Music in the Garden, early afternoon/evening. Immediately following this event, music lovers can make their way to St. James Park for a free concert series, beginning around 6-7pm, or choose to visit Edward Gardens where some of Toronto’s most popular artists will play. Kicking off the weekend, visit Young/Dundas Square for “Indie Friday’s”. Be sure to check out at least one of these great summer events!
