Evo Summer Cinema returns to Stanley Park with elevated VIP experience<\/p>\n
Published 6:00 pm Sunday, July 12, 2026<\/p>\n
Enjoy a series of free screenings from July 14 to Sept. 1<\/p>\n
As the sun sets over Stanley Park, the grand lawn at Ceperley Meadow slowly fills with blankets, lawn chairs and the hum of thousands of people settling in for one of Vancouver\u2019s most iconic summer traditions.<\/p>\n
EVO Summer Cinema<\/a> is back, once again transforming the park into the largest outdoor movie festival in Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\n Presented by Evo Car Share<\/a> in partnership with festival producer Fresh Air Cinema<\/a>, the series continues to be a favourite event among both locals and tourists, where estimated attendance has reached upwards of 10,000 people in the past.\u00a0<\/p>\n This summer\u2019s calendar offers weekly screenings, each Tuesday from July 14 through Sept. 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou look out across the field and you see a lot of happy people,\u201d says Jason Bashnick, Managing Director of Fresh Air Cinema. \u201cBut even with that scale, it somehow still feels very personal to see everyone gathered together, enjoying the event.\u201d<\/p>\n This year\u2019s summer screenings include a series of movies from different genres, including action-adventure, sci-fi, animation, romantic comedy and more. Find the full movie line-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n General admission for the screenings are free and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. One of this year\u2019s key features is the VIP movie experience.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n For $32, guests can reserve a guaranteed Muskoka chair in the best viewing zone for the most relaxing experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n The VIP experience also includes free swag and goodies from the sponsors, and an optional upgrade to include a Nordic Heated Seat Cushion to stay warm and toasty all night!<\/p>\n Doors to the VIP Zone open at 5 p.m. and guests can enjoy drinks and food while taking in the sunset before the movie begins at around 9:20 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe VIP package gives attendees an opportunity to experience the movie in a different and more elevated way,\u201d Bashnick says.\u00a0<\/p>\n The event would not be possible without the amazing sponsors who helped make it happen, including: The West End, BIA, Flyover Canada, Vancouver Aquarium, MadeGood, Big Steel Box and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n