A fun night under the stars! Sunset Cinema returns to The Denver Performing Arts Complex (at the intersection of 14th and Curtis St.) This summer, the Denver Film Society has a great lineup of films made possible by Denver Arts & Venues and pre-show entertainment presented by fantastic local groups. Admission is FREE.
Photo: Jonathan Phillips Photography
Doors open at 6 p.m. Pre-show entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. and films begin at 7:30 p.m.
NOTE: Doors open for the July 3 event at 5:30 p.m., with pre-show entertainment beginning at 6 p.m.
Local partners curate the experience with performances, costume contests, games, photo environments, craft cocktails and more.
There will be food trucks, drinks and other cinema snacks available for purchase.
Gather your friends and family! Bring your chairs and blankets to Sculpture Park at the Arts Complex and enjoy the show.
IMPORTANT: All events are FREE, but please register on Eventbrite.
Here’s the 2026 line-up:
Tuesday, June 23 – The Fifth Element — Pre-show Entertainment: Runway Event with Denver Fashion Week
Friday, July 3* – National Treasure — Pre-show Entertainment: DJ Walt White
*Special screening brought to you by Visit Denver celebrating America 250 | Colorado 150, including guest
appearance by Mayor Mike Johnston. Drone show to follow film.
Tuesday, July 7 – The Sandlot — Pre-show Entertainment: DJ The Jason Gregory
Tuesday, July 21 – The Prestige — Pre-show Entertainment: Anthem & Aria (The Psychic Soulmates), & James Lopez (A Most Modern Magician)
Tuesday, August 4 – Best in Show — Pre-show Entertainment: Best Dressed Pet Photo Contest with Denver Animal Shelter ft. DJ CYN
Tuesday, August 18 – Shaun of the Dead — Pre-show Entertainment: Kevon Ward, Special Effects Master from the SyFy competition series Face Off
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