Canary Wharf’s Summer Screens Return with 3-month Programme of Free Films, Sports and Games – 29.4.26

• Open-air cinema returns to Canada Square Park until 1st September
• Packed film line-up includes Wicked: For Good, Barbie and Mamma Mia
• Daily live sport screenings include cricket and Wimbledon matches
• Sounds Familiar brings a party-style music quiz to the big screen, with tickets available for purchase now 

Canary Wharf’s free open-air cinema and entertainment screens return to Canada Square Park this June.  

Summer Screens runs from Thursday 4th June to Tuesday 1st September, visitors can look forward to a curated programme packed with classic films and new releases, some of the summer’s biggest live sport, party-style music quizzes and big-screen gaming competitions.  

Film Club

Now a staple of Londoners’ summer calendar, the Wharf’s much-loved Film Club brings a diverse line-up spanning blockbuster hits, cult classics, Bollywood favourites and some of the latest 2026 releases, alongside a host of feel-good crowd-pleasers.  

Highlights include Wicked: For Good, Barbie, Mamma Mia and Grease, alongside new releases such as Superman and I Swear, the BAFTA award-winning film about living with Tourette’s. 

Weekend mornings will once again be dedicated to family favourites, with films including animated Zootropolis 2, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, Monsters Inc, Wall-E and classic feel-good farm story Babe. 

June also brings the long-awaited launch of Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, a 50-metre, six-lane natural water swimming pool floating in the dock, complete with eco-friendly saunas. To celebrate, an aquatic-themed film lineup will feature the multiple Oscar-winning The Shape of Water, the live-action The Little Mermaid and a special screening of British short film Swim Sistas. 

The programme will also feature a special National Theatre Live screening of The Playboy of the Western World, bringing the acclaimed stage performance to the big screen. 

Summer of Sport

Summer Screens will once again be the go-to destination for live sport, showcasing some of the season’s biggest moments across the warmer months. 

Tennis fans can catch daily coverage of the Wimbledon Championships from Monday 29th June to Sunday 12th July, culminating in the Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Finals across the final weekend.  

Key cricket fixtures will also be shown across the season, including the England v New Zealand and England v Pakistan Test Series. 

Mario Kart Championships

Back by popular demand, the Mario Kart Championship returns with heats taking place across June, July and August. The winner will be rewarded with great prizes from some of Canary Wharf’s many shops, bars and restaurants. 

Sounds Familiar Music Quiz

Sounds Familiar returns, bringing a high energy, party-style music quiz to the Summer Screens line-up. 

Visitors can expect a fast-paced mix of indie bangers, old school R&B, chart classics, mashups, power ballads and guilty pleasures, with more than 100 tracks from the 1960s to the present day in one giant interactive quiz experience on the big screen. Tickets are available to purchase here. 

Make a Day of it

Set within one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Canary Wharf offers a mix of culture, entertainment and outdoor experiences, making it a must-visit destination throughout the summer.  

Visitors looking to make a day of their trip can explore over 320 shops, bars and restaurants including Barbarella, Roe and Nora, alongside a huge range of activities such as The Cube, GoBoat and Fairgame. With more than 80 cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from, everything is just moments from the screens. 

Canary Wharf’s Summer Screens will run from Thursday 4th June to Tuesday 1st September. For more information, visit the Canary Wharf website. 

Film Club programme 

June 

• Tuesday 9th June, 7pm: Wicked: For Good 

• Saturday 13th June, 10:30am: Zootropolis 2 

• Tuesday 16th June, 7pm: Swim Sistas 

• Tuesday 16th June, 7:15pm: The Shape of Water 

• Saturday 20th June, 10:30am: The Little Mermaid 

• Tuesday 23rd June, 7pm: But I’m a Cheerleader 

• Saturday 27th June, 10:30am: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 

• Sunday 28th June, 10:30am: Love, Simon 

July 

• Tuesday 14th July, 7pm: F1: The Movie 

• Saturday 18th July, 10:30am: Monsters Inc 

• Sunday 19th July, 10:30am: My Name is Khan 

• Saturday 25th July, 10:30am: Lilo & Stitch 

August 

• Tuesday 4th August, 7pm: Barbie 

• Saturday 8th August, 10:30am: Wall-E 

• Tuesday 11th August, 7pm: Grease 

• Saturday 15th August, 10:30am: Babe 

• Tuesday 18th August, 7pm: Superman 

• Tuesday 25th August, 7pm: I Swear 

• Sunday 30th August, 10:30am: Mamma Mia 

• Monday 31st August, 7pm: National Theatre Live – The Playboy of the Western World 

Live Sport 

• Monday 29th June – Sunday 12th July: Wimbledon Championships (daily coverage) 

• Saturday 11th July: Wimbledon Ladies’ Final (daily coverage) 

• Sunday 12th July: Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Final (daily coverage) 

• Thursday 23rd July – Sunday 2nd August: Commonwealth Games (daily coverage)  

Sounds Familiar Music Quiz 

• Friday 19th June, 7pm 

• Saturday 20th June, 2pm 

• Friday 7th August, 7pm 

• Saturday 8th August, 2pm 

Gaming  

• Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th June, 12-2pm: Mario Kart Championship (Heat 1) 

• Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th June, 1-4pm: Family Gaming 

• Tuesday 14th – Thursday 16th July, 12-2pm: Mario Kart Championship (Heat 2) 

• Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July, 1-4pm: Family Gaming 

• Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th August, 12-2pm: Mario Kart Championship (Heat 3) 

• Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th August, 12-2pm: Mario Kart Championship (Heat 4) 

• Thursday 20th August, 12-2pm: Mario Kart Championship (Final) 

• Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th August, 1-4pm: Family Gaming