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Drive-in cinema: Dates, time and tickets for all of London's film screenings

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They’re far more than just a pandemic pop-up – drive-in cinemas have begun making an impact across London, and it looks as if they might be here to stay.

With a format perfect for social distancing, insiders think they could become a major part of the industry, with Luna Cinema founder George Wood recently telling us they could be as popular and commonplace as regular open air screenings in the future.

While traditional cinemas have opened up now, there are still plenty of people who feel more comfortable in their own cars, and big screens seem set to only get bigger, with drive-in comedy, music and even drag events coming to London too.

So, start your engines and park up at the pictures; below, we've a list of all the drive-in cinemas screening in London, which we'll update as more come in. For more in depth look at what each offers, head to this page.

At the Drive In

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One of the first to be announced, At the Drive In will host screenings at Circus Field in south London from now until July 12, and then an as-yet-unnamed east London location on September 16-20. There’s a mix of family hits like the Lion King, as well as more adult-orientated contemporary favourites like Joker and A Star is Born. Grease an obligatory choice at all of these drive-ins, it seems also makes an appearance.

Various locations, book tickets here

The Luna Drive-In

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The Luna Cinema – normally known for organising some of the best boutique outdoor film events in the capital – will host screenings at London’s Allianz Park until July 19, showing a mix of family films and cult favourites, like The Devil Wears Prada, Sister Act, Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing. The first showings of Jurassic Park have sold out, so be quick if you’re looking to bag tickets. The group is also showing films at Printworks in east London until July 21, with more dates set to be announced.

Various locations, book tickets here

Rooftop Film Club at Alexandra Palace

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Rooftop Film Club, normally a fixture at the Bussey Building in Peckham, is putting on two daily drive-in screenings until July 31. It’s one of the biggest operations in the city, with family-friendly hits like Grease and the Goonies the order of the day.

Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY, book tickets here

Sunset Cinema

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Billing itself as the “biggest screen in West London”, this American-inspired screening series is running until July 31 at the Twyford Avenue Sports Ground in Acton. There are screenings of Rocketman, Space Jam and Mamma Mia on the line-up, with the focus on accessible crowd-pleasers.

Twyford Ave, W3 9QA, book tickets here

Pub in the Park

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Tom Kerridge’s pub will host film and dining experiences across the UK in July, culminating in west London’s Syon Park (July 28 - August 2) and south London’s Selhurst Park Stadium, home of Crystal Palace (July 28 - August 2). As you’d expect from a Kerridge event, the focus will be on food as well as films, with dining options from an array of vendors, and stand-up from Mark Watson's Carpool Comedy Club between screenings too.

Various locations, book tickets here

The Drive In

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A series of film nights, stand-up shows and live music events will take place at the Troubadour Meridian Water in Enfield, all the way until August 30. There’s more than just film on the programme too, with Horrible Histories Live, Gals Aloud Live and Dinosaur World Live all arriving in the second half of August.

Meridian Water, Hawley Road, book tickets here