Sundown Cinema is back for 2023! For its fifth 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
June 2023 – October 2023

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 becoming an SF Parks Alliance member in advance. 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. Current members and those interested in joining can secure reserved seating 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.

  • Thursday, June 8 @ Alamo Square Park – Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
  • Friday, June 30 @ Presidio – Top Gun: Maverick
  • Friday, July 21 @ Crane Cove Park – Moana
  • Friday, August 18 @ Dolores Park – Mamma Mia (sing along)
  • Friday, September 8 @ India Basin Shoreline Park – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
  • Friday, September 29 @ The Ferry Building – Legally Blonde
  • Friday, October 20 @ Jerry Garcia Amphitheater – Ghostbusters (1984)

Sundown Cinema is presented by SF Parks Alliance and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and is driven by Waymo. Special thanks to our sponsors REI, Alaska Airlines, Xfinity, and Impress for making another year of this celebrated series possible. Sundown Cinema is produced by SF Parks Alliance and DoTheBay in partnership with the SF Recreation & Park Department, Presidio Trust, and Port of San Francisco.

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. For the screening of Ghostbusters on October 20, the movie will begin at ~6:30 PM.

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.

Shuttle Information: There will be a shuttle service from 1:30pm – 6:30pm that will pick up riders on John F Shelley Dr. in between Cambridge St. and Mansell St. (see map linked here) to shuttle attendees to the amphitheater.

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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