04/08/2014

Sala Montjuïc: Outdoor movies for cheap

OPEN-AIR FILM FESTIVAL UNDER THE BARCELONA SKY

A selection of the best movies of all time, with concertspicnics and short films.

From the 6th of July to the 8th of August - Summer 2014

Sala Montjuïc is an open-air cinema located within the castle atop Montjuïc Hill. It’s a privileged place to catch a flick from July 6th to August 8th. This year’s line up includes Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine, Grease, Gravity, Django, Searching for Sugarman and many others.

Sala Montjuïc: Outdoor movies for cheap
Locals love this festival and it fills up early. Friends bring baskets filled with a picnic dinner in addition to Spanish beers and wine, and make a long evening out of it. It’s so hot in Barcelona in July and August that sitting outside on a wide, grassy lawn under the stars as the day cools is just about perfection. The venue opens at 8:30PM, and then kicks off with live music for an hour before the movie begins. Films commence at 10PM.

Sala Montjuïc: Outdoor movies for cheap
A couple of things to keep in mind: it takes some doing to get to the castle. Go early and allow time for the bus or to walk. There are also free buses from Plaça Espanya (crossroads with Av. Paral·lel) at 8:15PM. Buses take spectators back only when the film is finished. There are usually long lines to take these free buses, so plan ahead. Despite the hassle of getting up to Sala Montjuïc, the experience is worth the €6 ticket price and planning.

Sala Montjuïc: Outdoor movies for cheap
Check the programme and calendare here.

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