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Calella’s ‘Cinema a la fresca’ this summer
If you’re looking for things to do in Calella on summer evenings, make a note of this unmissable event. Throughout August, Playa Grande is transformed into a huge open-air cinema under the stars thanks to ‘Cinema a la fresca’, one of the summer’s most eagerly awaited free events.
Ideal for families, couples or groups of friends, this free cultural event combines the best of cinema with the charm of the Mediterranean at dusk and the sea breeze.
A cinematic experience with a summery feel
Organised by the Associació Rosebud d’Amants del Cinema, Cinema a la fresca forms part of the Calella Film Festival, which has been committed to bringing cinema to both residents and visitors since 2016. The screenings take place right on the sand at Playa Grande, opposite Xiri 9, on a large screen offering excellent visibility from every angle.
Many attendees bring towels, folding chairs or blankets to enjoy the film in comfort, whilst others take the opportunity to have dinner by the sea or organise a small picnic before or during the screening. The atmosphere is relaxed, family-friendly and very summery.
Beach Festival 2026 Programme:
This August, Cinema in the Open Air is offering four screenings, all taking place on Thursdays at 9.30 pm and shown in a Catalan-dubbed version.
Thursday 6 August | Hoppers
- Synopsis: In *Hoppers*, scientists have discovered technology to install human consciousness into hyper-realistic robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with the animals as if they were one of them. Thanks to this new technology, Mabel (Curda) will uncover mysteries within the animal world that go far beyond anything she ever imagined.
- Director: Daniel Chong
- Running time: 105 minutes
- Genre: Animation. Comedy. Science fiction | Animals. Nature. Friendship. Pixar
- Language: Catalan
Thursday 13 August | Balandrau, vent salvatge
- Synopsis: On 30 December 2000, a group of friends set out to climb Balandrau in the Catalan Pyrenees. The sun accompanies the mountaineers until, in a matter of minutes, everything changes in an unforeseeable way. A savage wind known as a ‘torb’ unleashes the worst storm in the history of the Pyrenees.
- Director: Fernando Trullols
- Running time: 116 minutes
- Genre: Adventure. Drama | Based on a true story. Mountaineering / Climbing. Survival. Cold/polar regions
- Language:Catalan
Thursday 20 August | Alien: Covenant
- Synopsis: During a space journey to a remote planet on the other side of the galaxy with the aim of colonising it, the crew of the spaceship ‘Covenant’ picks up a signal from what they believe might be an unexplored paradise, which turns out to be a dark and hostile world… Sequel to ‘Prometheus’ (2012)
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Running time: 123 minutes
- Genre: Science fiction. Horror | Aliens. Space adventure. Sequel
- Language: Catalan
Thursday 27 August | Weapons
- Synopsis: When all the pupils in a class, except one, mysteriously disappear on the same night and at exactly the same time, the small town where they live wonders who or what is behind their disappearance.
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Director: Zach Cregger
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Running time: 128 minutes
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Genre: Mystery. Horror. Thriller | Intertwined stories. Kidnappings / Disappearances. Clowns. Childhood
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Language:Catalan
All screenings take place on Calella’s Playa Grande, opposite Xiri 9, just a 10-minute walk from our hotel in Calella, Hotel Bernat II. Entry is free and no booking is required, although we recommend arriving early to choose a good spot and soak up the atmosphere before the film starts.
Your summer from Hotel Bernat II
If you’re visiting the Barcelona coast this summer, our hotel in Calella, Hotel Bernat II, is the perfect base from which to explore Calella and enjoy experiences such as Cinema a la fresca.
Located just a few minutes from the beach and the town centre, you can easily walk to the screenings after a day at the beach, by the pool or on excursions around the Maresme.
Combine your holiday with cultural activities, Mediterranean cuisine and magical evenings by the sea. Because in Calella, summer is also enjoyed under a starry sky… with a great film taking centre stage.
Will you be coming to enjoy some open-air cinema nights this summer?
