Summer Cinemas across Brno 2025: Films, Fresh Air and Chill Vibes
There’s nothing quite like watching a film under the open sky. In Brno, summer cinemas are a long-held tradition, with several unique screening spots to pick from.
From castle walls to city courtyards and even tucked-away office parks, film screenings take over public spaces across the city. Whether you’re in the mood for an arthouse documentary, a Hollywood blockbuster, or a quiet European drama, you’ll find something to suit your taste — many screenings are English-friendly, and the atmosphere is always unmatched.
Here’s your go-to guide for Brno’s 2025 summer cinema season:
- Špilberk Castle Summer Cinema
- Brno-střed Town Hall Summer Cinema
- University Cinema Scala – Outdoor Series
- Kino Art at Villa Löw-Beer
- Vlněna Office Park Open-Air Cinema
- Ponávka Park Cinema
1. Špilberk Castle Summer Cinema
📍 Špilberk Castle Terrace
💸 90 CZK / 75 CZK students (no presale, tickets at the gate)
📆 Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays — 21:30 in July, 21:00 in August & September
Perched high above the city, Špilberk Castle is hands down the most atmospheric cinema spot in Brno. The terrace offers more than 150 seats, with food, drinks, and popcorn available. Screenings are diverse — from cult classics to Nordic indies and Czech favourites — and while the full programme isn’t always announced in advance, the organisers are happy to tell you if a film is in English or has subtitles (just shoot them a message on Facebook).
Bonus: they offer special “blind” screenings – you don’t know what you will watch. If you’re not enjoying the movie, you can leave within 20 minutes and get your money back.
Selected English-friendly screenings:
- Gladiator II – 4 July
- The Bikeriders – 24 July
- Novocaine – 25 July
2. Brno-střed Town Hall Summer Cinema
📍 Dominikánská 2 courtyard
💸 140 CZK / 70 CZK (Goethe-Institut films) / 690 CZK for a 6-ticket pass
Located in the intimate courtyard of the Brno-střed town hall, this cinema has something going every single night of summer, and no two films repeat. Folding chairs and canvas sofas fill the yard, and there’s a refreshment stand on site. If it rains, part of the seating area is covered, and you can buy a blanket or raincoat at the box office.
English speakers will appreciate that most films are in their original language with Czech subtitles, and some Czech films come with English subtitles too. They also have a special cycle for German theatre (Das Sommerküno) and for cinema geeks (Cyclus pro fajnšmekry). Dogs allowed, no smoking.
Selected English-friendly screenings:
- Substance – 5 July
- Anatomy of a Fall – 8 July
- Past Lives – 10 July
- The Hours – 18 July
- Anora – 2 August
- The Apprentice – 15 August
- Die Hard, Alien, Bohemian Rhapsody, Inglourious Basterds (in English)
- Czech films with English subs: The Gardener’s Year, Public Works, The Waves
3. University Cinema Scala – Outdoor Series
📍 Janáček Theatre + Governor’s Palace (Moravské náměstí)
💸 180 CZK
Scala goes alfresco with outdoor screenings in two central locations — the inner courtyard of the Janáček Theatre and the garden of the Governor’s Palace (Místodržitelský palác). This summer, their programming features a full-on Wes Anderson marathon, alongside cult favourites and new blockbusters. Every film in the English-friendly series is either in English or comes with English subtitles, so it’s easy for expats and international guests to follow.
Selected English-friendly screenings:
- Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason – 8 July
- Superman – 10 & 12 July
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou – 10 July
- Fantastic Mr. Fox – 24 July
- The Grand Budapest Hotel – 31 July
- Asteroid City – 21 August
- F1 (multiple nights)
4. Kino Art at Villa Löw-Beer
📍 Drobného 22
💸 140 CZK
Villa Löw-Beer’s lush garden setting is one of the most picturesque places to catch a movie in Brno. Surrounded by greenery, this venue is perfect for a laid-back evening with a romantic or indie vibe. In this location, the international cinema is getting its moment to shine.
English-friendly screenings:
- 10 Things I Hate About You – 4 July
- Lovable (Norwegian, with CZ subs) – 11 July
- Saved Children (Norwegian/English with bilingual subs) – 28 August
5. Vlněna Office Park Open-Air Cinema
📍 Vlněna courtyard
💸 Free
A surprise hit for the office crowd and local expats alike, Vlněna’s cinema nights are completely free and open to everyone — just show up. There are around 50 seats available, but bringing your own blanket is highly encouraged. Screenings are tailored to an international audience with English and Czech dubs/subs. Food and drinks from nearby shops complete the experience.
Film nights:
- Sea of Hope (South Korea) – 9 July
- The Waves (Czech/Slovakia) – 23 July
- The Art of Negative Thinking (Norway) – 6 August
- Aznavour (France) – 20 August
6. Ponávka Park Cinema
📍 Green park behind building C8, Ponávka campus
💸 Free
Tucked away behind the food truck zone at Ponávka, this park cinema offers a super chill, grassy spot to watch films. Bring a mat or blanket, sit back, and enjoy Monday night movies in a relaxed, open community space. Films switch between Czech and English with accompanying subtitles.
Line-up includes:
- MIKI – 1 July
- Four Rooms – 8 July
- Babylon – 15 July
- Waltzing Matilda – 29 July
Wherever you end up, Brno’s summer cinema scene has something for everyone. Whether you’re hunting for Oscar-nominated drama, feel-good comedies, or under-the-radar European gems, all you need is a blanket, some snacks, and good company. See you under the stars!
