At the start of a new year, many of us like to think about warmer times ahead and to start thinking about what we might like to do in the summer months to come. Thoughts of warm evenings with longer daylight hours and the freedom to get out and about to enjoy a great night out without having to worry about the weather are enough to get anyone excited, after all.
One great idea for a summer’s evening of entertainment is to go to an outdoor cinema event. Whether it’s to watch a kids’ film with all the family, enjoy a romantic classic with a partner or gasp at a nail-biting blockbuster with mates, there are so many compelling reasons why coming together with others to watch a movie is the perfect way to while away a few hours this summer. If you are still looking for reasons to go to an open air cinema event this year, read on to find out why they are such a hit with so many different groups of people.
- Everyone loves the movies!
Even if people don’t always agree on the type of movie to watch, it is pretty safe to say that the overwhelmingly vast majority of us enjoy settling down to enjoy a good film. All the more so if it is shown on a large, top-quality screen with comfortable seating, snacks on tap and a great atmosphere. In order to draw in the largest crowds, a mix of films that cover different genres and appeal to different ages, genders, cultures and more.
- Easy, effortless entertainment
Gathering friends together, grabbing some popcorn, snacks and drinks and heading to the movies is an easy, effortless way to spend an evening – even better if the movie is taking place in beautiful surroundings as part of an open air cinema experience. You get the best of both worlds – movie magic with a beautiful setting. You can also often bring your own food and drinks to enjoy during the showing and spread yourself out to relax while you settle back and watch.
- Get outdoors for a healthier summer
Another huge advantage to a summer open air cinema event is that it is exactly that – open air. Ever since the pandemic and its associated lock-downs, we have placed greater importance on being able to get out and about, enjoy the company of others and have lots of space around us to enjoy what life has to offer. Attending open air cinema events can also encourage us to explore new places and discover future favourite haunts to return to again and again.
- Be part of a wider community
Whether you attend a single neighbourhood movie night or a more extensive outdoor film festival, being part of something bigger in your community offers a sense of belonging and connection with others. Watching a movie with others who love the same things as you do, or live or work in the same locality can turn the simple act of catching a film experience into a far more convivial, companionable event. You might even find yourself meeting new friends who might like to arrange a meet up with you to go and see another open air cinema showing one day.
- Enjoy films in a bigger and better way
Treating yourself to a larger screen to watch a favourite movie or discover a new film is a great way to enjoy a top quality experience. You can see every angle and enjoy high-definition viewing, all under a stunning summer sky. Spreading out to relax fully is also made far more enjoyable when you are watching the film somewhere more expansive and spacious than your living room. Lights, speakers and music can also be far more dramatic and evocative in open air cinema. Just as the make-believe world of movies is designed to transport us from our everyday lives, so, too, will the amazing experience of attending open air cinema this summer.