Sundown Cinema is back for 2024! For its sixth season, the free outdoor movie series will feature seven films at seven parks across San Francisco. As always, expect local food, drinks, music, themed pre-show entertainment, and film selections that celebrate the unique character and beauty of San Francisco and its parks!

Dates
May 2024 – October 2024

Accessibility Questions

events@sfparksalliance.org

Sponsorship Inquiries

development@sfparksalliance.org

Reserved Seating

The entire series is free and open to the public but attendees can secure reserved seating by visiting our ticket page and becoming an SF Parks Alliance member. Reserved seating ensures attendees have a space to sit, even during the most popular and busy events. Membership supports SF Parks Alliance, the only citywide parks nonprofit in San Francisco, and comes with all the additional benefits listed here.

RSVP to Win!

All attendees are encouraged to RSVP to movie nights in advance at dothebay.com/sundowncinema for the chance to win reserved seating and prizes.

  • Friday, May 17 @ Dolores Park – Selena (sing-along)
  • Friday, June 14 @ Presidio – Bullitt
  • Friday, July 12 @ Glen Park – Labyrinth
  • Friday, August 2 @ The Ferry Building – Barbie
  • Friday, September 6 @ Duboce Park – SF’s Lost Landscapes: Found Home Movies
  • Friday, October 4 @ India Basin Waterfront – The Princess and the Frog
  • Friday, October 18 @ Jerry Garcia Amphitheater – The Nightmare Before Christmas (costume contest)

Sundown Cinema is presented by SF Parks Alliance and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and is driven by Waymo. It is produced by SF Parks Alliance and DoTheBay in partnership with the SF Recreation & Park Department, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Presidio Trust, and Port of San Francisco. Special thanks to the City of San Francisco and Xfinity for making another year of this celebrated series possible.

Are chairs allowed?

Yes! Low-hanging chairs are allowed. If you bring a tall chair, please be mindful of those sitting around you and try to sit on the edges of the crowd so that everyone can have an enjoyable viewing experience!

Can I bring my dog? 

Yes! Furry friends are allowed and must be leashed at all times. We recommend that your dog be comfortable around large crowds and loud noises. 

I’m a member. How do I reserve seats? 

To reserve a seat, select the movie you are most interested in by visiting our Sundown Cinema Page. Once you’ve selected the movie, you’ll be prompted to a checkout page, which will provide you with the option of purchasing a member ticket. Kids are free so no need to purchase a ticket for them.

What time does the movie start? 

The start-time of each show varies based on the sunset. You can find start times for each film listed on this page.

How do I reserve accessible seating? 

Accommodation Requests: Please email events@sfparksalliance.org (415-906-6234) to reserve accessible seating at the show. Please note that submitting your request at least 72 hours before the event will help ensure availability.

Parking Information: Limited parking spots for people with disabilities will be available on John F Shelley Dr as well as in the main amphitheater parking lot.

Seating Information: Accessible seating will be available upon reservations made through events@sfparksalliance.org. Accessible seating will be on the ground level of the amphitheater with appropriate signage indicating they are reserved for accessible seating. On-site staff will be monitoring the passenger loading zone, accessible seating area, as well as check-in.

Upcoming Movie Nights

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