The best summer cinemas in Leipzig

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When it gets hot in Leipzig, it's time to go outside, because it's hard to stand being indoors. Would you like to watch a film outside? No problem! You can Movie night to "topless" We will tell you where in and around Leipzig you can find the best summer cinemas place.

Summer cinema in Plagwitz - Schaubühne Lindenfels

The Schaubühne Lindenfels invites you to the summer cinema again this year. To do so, you must Plagwitzer Markthalle in Markranstädter Straße. There is a large screen set up there, which will present an exciting open air cinema The market café will be transformed into a small cinema bar which provides snacks and drinks for the perfect movie night.

Find all further information about the show times and cinema program best to find out for yourself!

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Schaubühne Lindenfels
cultural center

delicatessen

In the colorful courtyard of the delicatessen area find in July and August open air cinema The program is varied. You can watch current German and international productions as well as informative documentaries. It starts at 21.30 pm – “Action!” You can buy tickets either online in advance or at the box office about half an hour before the film starts. There is also a small booth selling drinks and snacks. The summer cinema has space for around 100 visitors. But don’t worry if you arrive a little late – the operators have enough plastic chairs so that everyone can find a seat.

Each performance costs 9 euros, reduced 8 euros. A big plus point: The summer cinema at the delicatessen is coveredso that rain and bad weather cannot spoil your evening.

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Film Nights Scheibenholz

In the extraordinary ambience of the Scheibenholz racecourse you can in from July 09 to August 17, 2025 on a 200 m² screen Enjoy film screenings. From blockbusters to arthouse, from romance to drama, you'll be taken right through the film landscape. You can make yourself comfortable on deck chairs or on the covered historical grandstand.

The summer cinema takes place in most weeks daily It's worth being quick: Tickets are cheaper in advance than at the box office. Then you can look forward to a film marathon at Leipzig's oldest sports facility nothing in the way.

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Scheibenholz racecourse
horseback riding

LVZ summer cinema

Located close to the city centre, the Leipziger Volkszeitung invites you to its own event on the forecourt of the editorial building on Peterssteinweg from 18 to 23 August. LVZ summer cinema The films shown have already been confirmed and the free entry - you only need to register in advance for the open-air cinema visit. You can find out where and when this will be possible either on the LVZ social media channels or in this article.

Tip: Be sure to bring headphones! Visitors can only listen to the film on headphones they have brought with them or borrowed. headphones follow. A cinema experience of a different, but at the same time very special kind!

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Old Fair
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Luru Cinema in the Spinnerei

The Luru Kino in the Spinnerei also offers a open air cinema To do this, simply set up white plastic chairs and a screen outside the world-famous art center - and the cinema adventure can begin!

The films run from Thursday to Saturday. They always start around 21 p.m. or at dusk. But beware: In case of rain, the screening will be cancelled!

The program and the films shown can be found on the WebsiteCome along and enjoy a magnificent open-air cinema experience under a clear starry sky and in the middle of the grounds of the Old Cotton Spinning Mill.

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LuRu
Cinema
Christin Krämer
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Christin Krämer
July 14, 2025
Conclusion

Become fresh-air film buffs and enjoy the big cinema in a different way! We hope our tips for the best summer cinemas in Leipzig will help you find the right location to watch films.

You still have Ask To the summer cinemas in Leipzig? Then please contact us by us!

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