Butzbacher Open Air Cinema: Film festival in the castle from July 23rd to August 10th!

Butzbacher Open Air Cinema: Film festival in the castle from July 23rd to August 10th!

This year's open air cinema is just around the corner in Butzbach and promises a festival for cinema lovers and families. From July 23rd to August 10th, 2025, the historic inner courtyard of the Landgrave's Castle will be transformed into an open-air cinema with 31 performances on a 130 square meter screen. The Butzbach open air cinema is celebrating its 27th edition this year and is attracting numerous visitors with its unique atmosphere. Loud Wetterau News The opening film “The Book Walker” on July 23rd is an absolute must. An official opening with the film “The Penguin of My Life” follows one day later.

The diverse program offers something for every taste. Numerous classics as well as current films will be shown, including “Jurassic World: Rebirth” and “Naked Gun”. In addition, the preview of “Looking into the Sun” on August 7th is another highlight. Children also get their money's worth, as there is a BZ family cinema with selected children's films from Friday to Sunday, as well as the "Picnic. Film Happiness. Castle View" event on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m., where families can enjoy films together. By the way, advance ticket sales start on Saturday, July 1st at 3 p.m. both online and at the Butzbacher Filmtheater box office stadt-butzbach.de reported.

A highlight in the summer

The Butzbacher Open Air Cinema is not only the largest open-air cinema in Hesse, but also a popular meeting place for friends and families on warm summer nights. With a gastronomic offering and a beer garden from 7 p.m., physical well-being shouldn't be neglected either. The cozy atmosphere in the historical ambience of the castle ensures an unforgettable experience in the open air.

A very special accessory for visitors are the exclusive seat cushions, which are made by the Butzbach prison's local tailor shop. This shows how closely local institutions and volunteers are involved in the organization; Over 100 helpers support the event, which is organized by the Butzbacher Filmtheater and the city of Butzbach.

A look at the entire film series

The film series presents a colorful mix of current blockbusters and timeless classics. Some of the planned films are:

• „Der Buchspazierer” (23. Juli)
• „Der Pinguin meines Lebens” (24. Juli, Eröffnungsfilm)
• „Konklave” (25. Juli)
• „Drachenzähmen leicht gemacht” (26. Juli)
• „Maria” über Maria Callas (27. Juli)
• „Mädchen Mädchen” (28. Juli)
• „Voilá, Papa” (29. Juli)
• „Der Salzpfad” (30. Juli)
• „Wunderschöner” (31. Juli)
• „Jurassic World: Die Wiedergeburt” (1. August)
• „Nackte Kanone” (2. August)
• „Die leisen und die großen Töne” (3. August)
• „Yabadu – Niemals erwachsen” (4. August, mit Protagonisten und Konzert)
• „Black Bad – Doppeltes Spiel” (5. August)
• „Verrückt nach ihm” (6. August)
• „In die Sonne schauen” (7. August, Vorpremiere)
• „Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (8. August)
• „Like a Complete Unknown” (9. August)
• „Der Spitzname” (10. August, Abschlussfilm)

Visiting other open-air cinemas in Hesse can also be worthwhile. Loud hessen-tourismus.de There are a variety of film offerings and special outdoor events in many cities throughout the summer. But really no summer comes without the Butzbacher Open Air Cinema, where the focus is not only on the films, but also on the time spent together.