Screen on the Green returns to Newcastle city centre for summer 2025 - this is what to expect

NE1 has confirmed that the Screen on the Green is returning to Newcastle city centre on June 30 and will be in place for the summer of 2025.

This year, the open air cinema is teaming up with North East brand, Fentimans, which is marking its 120th anniversary.

For 2025, the Screen on the Green starts with live sporting action from Wimbledon, followed by the Tour de France, before handing over to the main event - more than 100 free movies during the six weeks summer holidays.

Free open-air moves will be screened each day at 12pm and 3pm, making it perfect for children, families and cinema lovers of all ages.

Among the must-see films are three of this year’s record-breaking box office hits, such as Paddington in Peru, Moana 2 and Minecraft: The Movie.

Organisers have revealed that Tuesday mornings will be reserved for Toddler Takeovers featuring one of Julia Donaldson’s beloved stories each week.

Tyneside Cinema will be taking the reins on Wednesday evenings with some of their signature choices, which include Barbie, Princess Bride, and the Italian classic, Cinema Paradiso.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Fall Guy, and Twisters are among the line up for Blockbuster Thursdays at 6pm for the post-work crowd.

NE1 has even lined up a sing-along version of Wicked, which audiences are invited to get involved in.

To coincide with Newcastle’s Mela in the City celebrations on August 23, the Screen on the Green will be showing a selection of vibrant Bollywood films.

This will then be followed on August 25 by a Shrek Marathon - with all four films in the Shrek franchise screened back-to-back from 10am until 5.30pm.

To wrap up the 2025 season, the Screen on the Green will be in full party mode for the closing weekend on August 30 and 31.

Crafts, character costumes appearances and face painting will all be on hand to mark the end of another summer in Newcastle city centre.

The final films of 2025, which have been chosen by competition winners, will be Ratatouille, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Tangled and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

Rachel Fenwick, Head of Marketing and Events at NE1 Ltd, has given visitors an insight into what they can expect from the Screen on the Green this year.

She said: "Screen on the Green is a much-loved summertime staple and a firm favourite with the team at NE1, and with the people of Newcastle, as 95,000 visitors we welcomed last year will testify.

“What’s not to love, free films and a wonderful open-air cinema experience in the heart of Newcastle.

“For anyone who hasn’t experienced Screen on the Green, we urge you to come down to enjoy the fun, and for fans, we’ve got even more lined up this year for you to enjoy.

“This summer, we’re incredibly proud to partner with Fentimans to make this year’s Screen on the Green even more special.

“We’ve worked hard to curate a stellar line-up of films for 2025, including family favourites, cult classics, and blockbuster hits, with screenings throughout July and August, making it the perfect summer activity for all ages.

“As we celebrate Fentimans’ 120th anniversary and another fantastic summer of film, we’ve got the NE1 deck chairs at the ready to welcome you.”

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Jayne Andrews, Marketing Director, Fentimans, has revealed that the brand will be hosting several pop-up events at the Screen on the Green over the course of the summer.

She added: “This year, we are celebrating 120 years of Fentimans Botanically Brewing premium soft drinks.

“As a North-East brand, based in Hexham, our local heritage is very important to us, and partnering with NE1, Screen on the Green, gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate our history in partnership with another iconic brand and help enhance the outdoor movie experience.

“We are planning several promotional activities during the summer screenings, which will add an extra sparkle to the visitor experience, as people enjoy the outdoor movie magic.”

The popular outdoor cinema has recently received national recognition for demonstrating how creative placemaking can breathe new life into city spaces and change their use.

Once again, the Screen on the Green will be complemented by Tiny Toon, NE1’s miniature play village with some iconic and instantly recognisable new additions.

The full movie schedule for summer 2025 can be found at: https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/.

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