The Youth Department of Orihuela Town Council, led by councillor Anabel García, has launched the 2026 edition of its Summer Cinema initiative. The cultural and leisure programme will bring open-air film screenings to various neighbourhoods, local districts, and areas across the municipality throughout July and August.
The main objective of the project is to offer a family entertainment option during summer evenings, bringing cinema closer to residents and visitors in public venues across Orihuela, its coast, and surrounding villages.
Speaking about the initiative, Youth Councillor Anabel García highlighted that through this programme, the local authority aims to continue promoting free, accessible activities designed for all audiences, particularly families, young people, and children, creating shared community spaces in local squares and streets during the summer months.
The film schedule commences tomorrow, Wednesday 29th July at the Explanada de Playa Flamenca with a screening of Back to the Future in its original version. The summer cycle will conclude on Thursday 27th August at the Glorieta Gabriel Miró in central Orihuela with How to Train Your Dragon. All screenings are scheduled to start at 21:30.
The full schedule for the 2026 Summer Cinema programme is as follows:
- Wednesday, 29th July: Explanada Playa Flamenca. Film: Back to the Future (original version). Suitable for all ages.
- Thursday, 30th July: Desamparados, Plaza Obispo D. José Tormo. Film: The Wild Robot. Suitable for all ages.
- Tuesday, 4th August: El Raiguero, Plaza de San Joaquín y Santa Ana. Film: Hitpig! Suitable for all ages.
- Wednesday, 5th August: Hurchillo, Plaza de la Iglesia. Film: Superman. Not recommended for children under 12.
- Thursday, 6th August: Arneva, sports courts. Film: The Smurfs. Not recommended for children under 7.
- Tuesday, 11th August: La Murada, Plaza del Obispo Almarcha. Film: Wicked. Suitable for all ages.
- Wednesday, 12th August: Molins, Plaza Pepe Esquiva. Film: The Bad Guys 2. Suitable for all ages.
- Thursday, 13th August: San Bartolomé, Parque de la Cruz. Film: Elli and the Team of Monsters. Suitable for all ages.
- Wednesday, 19th August: Torremendo, Plaza de la Iglesia. Film: Rally Road Racers. Suitable for all ages.
- Thursday, 20th August: La Aparecida, Recinto de Fiestas. Film: Naked Gun. Not recommended for children under 12.
- Wednesday, 26th August: Montepinar, Calle Murcia (under the sports facility). Film: Kayara. Suitable for all ages.
- Thursday, 27th August: Central Orihuela, Glorieta Gabriel Miró. Film: How to Train Your Dragon. Not recommended for children under 7.
The Youth Department invites members of the public to attend the free outdoor screenings throughout the municipality during the summer season.
