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Sunset Cinema

Sunset Cinema is our annual outdoor movie series that takes place in Sculpture Park. In partnership with Denver Arts & Venues, every summer is dedicated to films that celebrate a particular genre, director, art form or theme. We also bring in local partners to help us curate the experience with performances, costume contests, games, photo environments, craft cocktails, and more.

Sunset Cinema returns for FREE family fun in 2026, see the lineup below!

Outdoor movie screen showing test pattern, colorful sunset, and audience seated in chairs

Event Information:

All events are FREE, but please register on Eventbrite.

  • Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
  • Pre-Show Entertainment Starts at 6:30 p.m.
  • Films Begin at 7:30pm
  • Please note: Doors for the July 3 event are at 5:30 p.m., with pre-show entertainment beginning at 6 p.m.

Limited seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Bring your chairs, blankets, family and friends to the Arts Complex and enjoy the show!

2026 Program

Sunset Cinema featuring "The Fifth Element." Event on Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 PM. Free entry, presented by Coca-Cola

THE FIFTH ELEMENT

Screening June 23rd

Pre-show Entertainment: Runway Event with Denver Fashion Week

Sunset Cinema event poster featuring "National Treasure" playing on Friday, July 3 at 6 PM. Free event

NATIONAL TREASURE

Screening July 3rd*

Pre-show Entertainment: DJ Walt White

*Special screening brought to you by Visit Denver celebrating America 250 | Colorado 150, including guest
appearance by Mayor Mike Johnston. Drone show to follow film.

Sunset Cinema event featuring "The Sandlot" on Tuesday, 7/07, at 6:30 PM. Free event presented by Coca-Cola and Denver Film

THE SANDLOT

Screening July 7th

Pre-show Entertainment: DJ The Jason Gregory

Sunset Cinema event poster featuring "The Prestige" film, July 21, 6:30 PM, free event by Denver Arts & Venues

THE PRESTIGE

Screening July 21st

Pre-show Entertainment: Anthem & Aria (The Psychic Soulmates), & James Lopez (A Most Modern Magician)

Sunset Cinema promotional poster for “Best in Show” on August 4, 6:30 PM. Free event presented by Coca-Cola and Denver Film

BEST IN SHOW

Screening August 4th

Pre-show Entertainment: Best Dressed Pet Photo Contest with Denver Animal Shelter ft. DJ CYN

Sunset Cinema event poster featuring "Shaun of the Dead" with zombies, scheduled for 8/18 at 6:30 PM, free entry

SHAUN OF THE DEAD

Screening August 18th

Pre-show Entertainment: Kevon Ward, Special Effects Master from the SyFy competition series Face Off