Film on the Rocks 2026: Full Guide to Red Rocks’ Outdoor Cinema Series

Since 1999, Red Rocks Amphitheatre—Colorado’s most emblematic open-air venue—has, on summer Mondays, assumed the office of a cinema. Film on the Rocks 2026 denotes the seven-and-twentieth season of this observance, produced by Denver Film in concert with Denver Arts & Venues, and presented under the auspices of Coca-Cola. This well-regarded outdoor series appoints five exhibitions at the aforesaid amphitheatre (18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO), upon select Monday evenings from June through August, each drawing in excess of eight thousand attendees.. We cover the full Film on the Rocks Red Rocks 2026 schedule, tickets, parking, and Film on the Rocks transportation. For Red Rocks logistics at a glance, see our complete Red Rocks guide.

Film on the Rocks Schedule 2026: Dates, Films & Pre-Show Lineup

The complete Film on the Rocks schedule 2026 extends across five Monday evenings within the Red Rocks Amphitheatre summer series. Gates admit at half past six; prelude entertainments commence at seven; the pictures themselves at half past eight—save Sinners alone, advanced to eight o’clock. All five nights are conducted by Janae Burris, in the capacity of emcee. Open captions are furnished at each exhibition.

2026 Film Breakdown: Every Screening at a Glance

Princess Bride Red Rocks 2026: June 8

Rob Reiner’s beloved 1987 fairy-tale adventure opens the season. Westley and Princess Buttercup battle six-fingered swordsmen and Rodents of Unusual Size in one of cinema’s most quoted love stories. Pre-show: School of Rock student performers.

Sinners Red Rocks film 2026: June 22

Ryan Coogler’s 2025 Academy Award laureate presents Michael B. Jordan in a dual guise: twin brothers, returned to their native town in pursuit of renewal, yet met instead by a tenebrous, long-entrenched supernatural menace. Counted among the past year’s most lauded pictures, and not least among this season’s keenly awaited exhibitions. Preceding feature: The Reminders.

Little Miss Sunshine Red Rocks 2026: July 13

The vicennial exhibition of this Sundance-engendered independent comedy, in concert with the Sundance Film Festival. The Hoover family’s transcontinental progress, by a dilapidated Volkswagen Type 2 conveyance, endures as among the most tenderly wrought ensemble comedies committed to screen. Headlining: DeVotchKa, whose instrumental score so largely determined the film’s affective temper; with Wheelchair Sports Camp in opening observance.

Bridesmaids Red Rocks 2026: August 3

The quindecennial observance of Paul Feig’s genre-reconstituting comedy, with Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy in principal display; a picture which did, in no small measure, recalibrate Hollywood’s arithmetic concerning female-led comedies. Preceding exhibition: May Be Fern.

Jurassic Park Red Rocks 2026: August 10

Steven Spielberg’s 1993 masterwork brings the season to its close. The prefatory exhibition presents Tyler Lyson, National Geographic Explorer, discoursing upon authentic fossil science ere the saurian spectacle assumes the screen. A finale aptly suited to a series denominated Film on the Rocks.

Film on the Rocks Tickets 2026: Prices and Where to Buy

Film on the Rocks tickets 2026 are among the most affordable events on the Red Rocks calendar. General Admission is $25; VIP reserved seating near the stage is $50. Tickets are sold through DenverFilm.org. Group sales: boxoffice@denverfilm.org. With 8,000+ attendees per screening, early purchase is strongly advisable: particularly for the Sinners and Little Miss Sunshine evenings, which are expected to sell out first. Full event details at redrocksonline.com/film.

Film on the Rocks Transportation: How to Get There and Back

The venue, set at an elevation of 6,450 feet within Jefferson County, lies some fifteen miles west of Denver’s central district. Access thereto proves untroublesome; the greater difficulty resides in one’s departure after the half-hour past ten. Concerning conveyance and Film on the Rocks parking: all parking is without fee and allotted upon a first-come basis, the several lots admitting entry two hours antecedent to doors.

The Upper North Lot, being nearest, is commonly filled more than an hour ere showtime; arrival by half past five is thus advisable for a favorable position. As of 2026, the former Limo Lane stands abolished. All rideshare collections, and any vehicle not already situated within the park by 8:30 PM, shall be redirected unto Lower South Lot 2—the so-called Jurassic Lot (Entrance 2, off Highway 93). The preferred pedestrian egress from the amphitheatre proceeds by way of the Will Call Trail, thence descending along Red Rocks Park Road.

For a full breakdown of every lot, see our Red Rocks Parking Guide 2026.

Film on the Rocks how to get there: after the show

Rideshare wait times in the Jurassic Lot commonly reach 30 to 45 minutes after 10:30 PM, with significant surge pricing. With 8,000 people exiting simultaneously onto dark mountain roads, this is where advance planning pays off. For couples and small groups, a pre-booked fixed-price transfer with Mr. Chauffeur Colorado’s Red Rocks car service eliminates both the wait and the pricing uncertainty: drop-off at the Top Circle Lot, coordinated late pickup from the Jurassic Lot, no surge. For rates and availability, visit mrchauffeurcolorado.com/book-now.

What to Bring to Film on the Rocks 2026 (Quick Checklist)

• Warm layer or blanket: temperatures drop 15–20°F after sunset at altitude
• Low-back chairs (check current venue policy)
• Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages: subject to bag-check policy
• Rain layer: shows proceed in all weather
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes: parking lot routes include unpaved uphill terrain
• AXS app with tickets downloaded: paper tickets are no longer accepted

Plan Your Evening: and Your Ride Home

Five films. Five Monday evenings. One of the great outdoor cinema experiences in the United States. Tickets are available now at DenverFilm.org: and if you want a seamless door-to-door experience without the post-show rideshare scramble, book your Red Rocks transfer with Mr. Chauffeur Colorado before the dates fill up.

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CHAUFFEUR SERVICE COST - TO/FROM RED ROCKS

STANDARD GRATUITY OF 20% WILL BE ADDED TO PRICE

Private shuttle Denver to\from Red Rocks	1-5 Passengers Luxury SUV	1-9 Passengers Executive Van	1-14 Passengers Executive Van	Estimate travel time
Denver to Red Rocks	$249	$379	$449	0 hours 40min