Exciting Schedule Announced for NE1’s Screen on the Green
There’s less than two weeks to go before the curtain opens on the main feature at NE1’s Screen on the Green. Over 100 free movies are packed into the six-week movie schedule which has just been unveiled.
NE1’s multi-award-winning Screen on the Green returned to its signature position at Old Eldon Square in Newcastle on Monday 29th June and will remain in place until Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August, an extended treat for the city. For the second year running NE1’s Screen on the Green is partnering with botanically brewed soft drinks brand Fentimans to bring a new dimension and additional themed activities to Old Eldon Square.
Audiences have already enjoyed a week of Wimbledon on the big open-air screen and this week’s screenings will be devoted to the final week of the tennis championships before handing over to the movies which begin in earnest on Monday 20th July.
Over 100 free films are packed into Screen on the Green’s six-week movie schedule with at least two films every day, at 12pm and 3pm throughout the summer holidays.
Tuesdays will feature a special Toddler Takeover screening at 10.30am, showcasing a selection of short films from Julia Donaldson, the renowned children’s author. Young audiences will enjoy favourites like Stick Man alongside newer releases The Scarecrow’s Wedding and Tabby McTat before the main event, the daily film programme begins.
Wednesdays have the added bonus of an evening screening when the team at Tyneside Cinema will curate a special 6pm screening. The independent cinema specialists have brought their expertise to create a selected mix of cult classics, critically acclaimed favourites and hidden gems, with a line-up that will include Labyrinth, Robot Dreams, and other must-see movies.
Blockbuster Thursdays are also back with the year’s biggest hits to be enjoyed by the post-work crowd. Smash hits like Avatar: Fire and Ash and Jurassic World Rebirth will have city workers rushing to grab a deckchair. This year, Thursdays will also enjoy a new musical twist with screenings of monumental music legends. Fans of the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, and the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, will be in for a treat as their stories take to the big screen at Screen on the Green for the first time.
On 30 August, the final Sunday of the event, the public's choice takes centre stage. Following a public campaign inviting film recommendations, audiences voted for Scooby-Doo: Spooky Island, which will be screened at 12pm, followed by Mamma Mia! at 3pm.
A full list of the 100+ free movie listings can be found at: www.getintonewcastle.co.uk
Before the main movie programme begins, NE1 has planned a week-long interlude between the Wimbledon Championships and the full Screen on the Green movie schedule, with something for everyone to enjoy.
From 13th – 19th July screenings will begin at 10am with popular pre-school favourites including Bluey and In the Night Garden. At 11am, audiences will enjoy a selection of timeless classics including the likes of Singin' in the Rain and Roman Holiday. And, at 2pm, a daily episode of the epic Blue Planet documentary series will draw in nature-loving crowds.
On Wednesday 15th July the Screen on the Green programme will take on a different tone, when NE1 partners with the Joint Ex-Servicemen’s Association of the North East to host a special commemorative event marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday year. As part of the event a special screening of the documentary Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will be held.
Rachel Fenwick, Head of Marketing and Events at NE1 said: “We are delighted to bring back NE1’s much-loved Screen on the Green with a whole host of new experiences for everyone to enjoy this summer. It is exciting to unveil the movie schedule knowing people will soon be enjoying over 100 free films in the open air and will be planning their visits to catch their favourites.
“NE1’s Screen on the Green is a true staple in Newcastle’s summer calendar. Last summer, the attraction welcomed over 110,000 visits and has since received a number of national and international awards with families returning throughout the holidays to enjoy the free programme.
“We’re also delighted to welcome the return of premium soft drinks brand Fentimans as our headline partner for 2026. Their support adds an exciting new dimension to the event, with special pop-ups, giveaways and experiences for visitors to enjoy throughout the summer.
“So, whether you’re cheering on Centre Court, singing along to your favourite movie soundtrack or introducing little ones to their favourite TV characters, pull up a deckchair and make the most of a summer of free entertainment in the heart of Newcastle.”
Mark Platten, Head of Marketing and Innovation at Fentimans said: “We are incredibly excited to be partnering with NE1’s Screen on the Green for a second year, this year working with Fenwick for our Roof Thirty Nine by Fentimans & Fuego collaboration. For us, Screen on the Green is the perfect summer destination for getting together to socialise, relax and enjoy what the vibrant city has to offer as a family or with friends, everything Fentimans stands for. Through this partnership, we hope to engage with the people of Newcastle in new and exciting ways in key moments across the summer and provide new opportunities for them to experience Roof Thirty Nine by Fentimans & Fuego and to try our refreshing, premium soft drinks as they enjoy the fantastic schedule of films.”
