Cinema on the Square 2025 – Leeds

About

Millennium Square transforms into a giant outdoor cinema this summer as Cinema on the Square returns from Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August 2025. Presented by Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF), the event features four packed days of open-air screenings, including cult classics, concert films, Japanese favourites, a Bollywood hit, family movies, singalongs, and even a special “Bring Your Own Dog” screening. With concert-quality sound, themed screenings, and a relaxed city centre atmosphere, it’s an unmissable date in Leeds’ cultural calendar.

Date and Time

Date: Thursday 31 July – Sunday 3 August 2025
Time: Screenings run from 10:45am to approx. 10:15pm daily

Event Highlights

Four days of open-air films with concert-quality sound
Family screenings, singalongs, cult classics and concert movies
Special events including a Yorkshire Day screening and dog-friendly film
Group discounts and double-feature ticket deals

Film Schedule

Thu 31 July: The Wild Robot (11:00), A League Of Their Own (13:30), Run Lola Run (16:15), Koyaanisqatsi (18:15), Touching The Void (20:30)
Fri 1 August: Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small (10:45), Encanto Singalong (12:30), Kes (15:00), Desperately Seeking Susan (17:45), The Blues Brothers (20:00)
Sat 2 August: Flow (11:00), Mothra vs. Godzilla (13:15), Summer Time Machine Blues (15:30), Summer of Soul (18:00), Stop Making Sense (20:45)
Sun 3 August: Best in Show: Bring Your Own Dog (11:30), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (14:30), Wicked Singalong (18:00)

Entry

Tickets start from £6, with prices varying by screening. See website for details. Discounted pricing options include:

Group Bookings: 20% off when booking 3–10 tickets for the same film
Double Film Saver: £18 for two full-price films (£15 concession); excludes £6 and £3 screenings

Plan Your Visit

Venue Address:
Millennium Square
Leeds City Centre
LS2 3AD

By Car: Parking is available at nearby car parks including The Light and Rose Bowl. Standard city centre charges apply.
By Public Transport: Millennium Square is a short walk from Leeds Station. Several bus routes stop on The Headrow, near the event site.

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and fully accessible. Accessible toilets are available, and deckchair seating can be adjusted or removed to accommodate mobility needs. Subtitled screenings and BSL interpretation are included where possible – check the individual listings on the event website for details.

For more information and updates, visit the official event page: leedsfilm.com