Drive-in film screenings are coming to Edinburgh - here's what you will be able to see and when

Film screenings for August have been announced by Drive-in Movies
Drive-in films will be shown at Edinburgh AirportDrive-in films will be shown at Edinburgh Airport
Drive-in films will be shown at Edinburgh Airport

A brand new event offering film fans the chance see a drive-in movie has confirmed the first titles which will be shown as they start at the end of August.

Drive-in Movies, organised by Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events will begin screenings on Thursday 27 August.

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The Drive-in Movies August line-up includes 13 films: classics such as Airplane!, cult titles like The Princess Bride, family-favourites including Up and recent hits like Get Out and Mary Poppins Returns.

The Drive-in Movies August line-up includes 13 filmsThe Drive-in Movies August line-up includes 13 films
The Drive-in Movies August line-up includes 13 films

Every month from August 2020 until January 2021, Drive-in Movies will welcome up to 250 cars at the Edinburgh Airport car park, offering film fans of all ages a world-class cinematic experience in a safe, controlled environment.

Organisers of the Drive-in Movies said: “We are delighted to be able to share with our audiences the first batch of titles to be screened as part of Drive-in Movies next month.

"With a broad selection of timeless classics, family favourites and blockbusters, it truly offers something for everyone. We’re already working behind-the-scenes on the programme for the future events, but in the meantime book yourself a wild ride and we’ll see you at Edinburgh Airport for some cinema magic.”

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Audiences are encouraged to book in advance on the Edinburgh Drive-in Movies website and tickets are now on sale.

More titles for the future events, including the second Drive-in Movies weekend from 24 until 27 September, are to be announced in due course.

The August line-up confirmed so far includes:

Thursday, 27 August

6pm - Sunshine on Leith (2013)

10pm - Get Out (2017)

Friday, 28 August

2pm - Grease (1978)

6pm - Airplane! (1980)

10pm - Con Air (1997)

Saturday, 29 August

10am - Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

2.15pm - Clueless (1995)

6pm - William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (1996)

10pm - Alien (1979)

Sunday, 30 August

10.30am - Up (2009)

2pm - The Princess Bride (1987)

5.45pm - La La Land (2017)

10pm - Dirty Dancing (1987)

The films will be shown on a state of the art 100sqm LED screen, one of the largest mobile screens in the world with the audio broadcast straight to cars, for audiences to control the soundtrack.

Audiences will be able to arrive up to 1 hour prior to the film’s starting to take part in a car disco with a playlist relating to the screening, along with an interactive on-screen quiz with spot prizes. Food and snacks will be available to purchase from a selection of local food suppliers who will have stalls on site.

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With cars suitably distanced apart Drive-In Movies will be a safe environment for families and friends to enjoy an event, in line with government guidelines for outdoor events. Standard tickets priced at £35.00 per vehicle for up to 5 people, with a number of tickets being made available to EIFF’s community partners.

Drive-in Movies offer accessible toilets and food units. If you have access requirements Edinburgh Drive-in Movies have asked visitors email [email protected].