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Free Outdoor Movies

All summer long, come to The Wharf for free movies on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico. With action movies, rom-coms, blockbusters, and classics, there is something for everyone.

Stop by Cantina Bambina for Pacifico Beer to enjoy during the show.

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Sunset Cinema 2026 Lineup

May 27: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) - RESCHEDULED TO MAY 28
June 3: Shrek 2 (2004)
June 10: Hairspray (2007) Scroll down for info on the Biggest Hair Contest!
June 17: Sinners (2025)
July 1: National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
July 8: Hamilton (2020)
July 15: A League of Their Own (1992)
July 22: Catch Me If You Can (2002)
July 29: Apollo 13 (1995)
August 5: Roman Holiday (1953)
August 12: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
August 19: F1 (2025)
August 26: Project Hail Mary (2026)
September 2: Double Feature of When Harry Met Sally (1989) and First Wives Club (1996)

🎵🎤💃📺 June 10 - Hairspray Biggest Hair Contest 🎵🎤💃📺
Tease your hair high—we'll be holding a biggest hair contest! Just show up to the movie at 7pm and we'll announce three winners before the movie begins at 7:30pm.

First place winner will receive tickets to Little Shop of Horrors at The Lincoln Theatre on 9/25, tickets to The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Lincoln Theatre on 10/31 and a Pacifico Beer prize pack. Second place winner receives tickets to Jim Henson’s Labyrinth at Lincoln Theatre on 11/22 and a gift card to Catina Bambina. Third place winner receives tickets to Wild Child at The Atlantis on 8/1. Must be 21+ up. Terms and conditions apply.

Event Details

  • Movies take place on Wednesdays at Transit Pier at The Wharf (970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024). Learn more about different ways to Get to The Wharf.
  • Movies are on Wednesdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Movies begin at 7:30pm.
  • Limited adirondack chairs are available on a first-come first-served basis starting at 7:00pm. You may bring a blanket or folding chairs to this event.
  • Closed captions are available upon request. Please see the movie attendant on site or email here to make the request.
  • This event is family-friendly—all ages are welcome. Dogs on a leash are welcome. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
  • Waterside bar Cantina Bambina serves up cold Pacifico and mixed drinks throughout the movies. Outside drinks are not allowed.
  • You may bring in food from any Wharf restaurant. Stageside kiosk Union Pie offers hot and fresh pizza throughout the show. Whether you're craving a Cuban sandwich, a hot and sweet pizza, or chips and guac, our Wharf restaurants have something special for everyone.
  • In the event of inclement weather, event status updates will be posted on the Sunset Cinema event page on The Wharf Facebook page.

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