Sunset Cinema at The Wharf
All summer long, come to The Wharf for free movies on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico on Thursday evenings starting at 7:00pm. With action movies, rom-coms, blockbusters, and classics, there is something for everyone.
Grab a snack and a Pacifico Beer and enjoy the show. This event is family-friendly—all ages are welcome. Dogs on a leash are welcome. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Sunset Cinema 2026 Lineup
May 27: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) - RESCHEDULED TO MAY 28
June 3: Shrek 2 (2004)
June 10: Hairspray (2007)
June 17: Sinners (2025)
July 1: National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
July 8: Hamilton (2020)
July 15: A League of Their Own (1992)
July 22: Catch Me If You Can (2002)
July 29: Apollo 13 (1995)
August 5: Roman Holiday (1953)
August 12: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
August 19: F1 (2025)
August 26: Project Hail Mary (2026)
September 2: Double Feature of When Harry Met Sally (1989) and First Wives Club (1996)
Event Details
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Movies take place on Wednesdays at Transit Pier at The Wharf (970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024). Learn more about different ways to Get to The Wharf.
- Movies are on Wednesdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Movies begin at7:30pm.
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Limited adirondack chairs are available on a first-come first-served basis starting at 7:00pm. You may bring a blanket or folding chairs to this event.
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Closed captions are available upon request. Please see the movie attendant on site or email here to make the request.
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This event is family-friendly—all ages are welcome. Dogs on a leash are welcome. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
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Waterside bar Cantina Bambina serves up cold Pacifico and mixed drinks throughout the movies. Outside drinks are not allowed.
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You may bring in food from any Wharf restaurant. Stageside kiosk Union Pie offers hot and fresh pizza throughout the show. Whether you're craving a Cuban sandwich, a hot and sweet pizza, or chips and guac, our Wharf restaurants have something special for everyone.
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In the event of inclement weather, event status updates will be posted on the Sunset Cinema event page on The Wharf Facebook page.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
District Wharf - Washington, D.C.Location:
735 Water Street, SW
Washington , DC, 20024United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
202-688-3590Contact name:
District Wharf
Email address:
Dates:
Time:
Movies begin at 7:30pm
Price:
Free
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