5 of the best · Greek Islands, Greece
Watching a film under the stars is one of the joys of a Greek island summer: a garden cinema in Mykonos town, Santorini’s Cine Kamari, and films inside the Venetian walls of Heraklion.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Greek islands.
A garden in Mykonos town
An open-air cinema in a Mediterranean garden in the heart of Mykonos town, set up by the municipality in 1995. Closed for the winter; reopens in summer 2027.
Since 1987
Santorini’s open-air cinema at the entrance to Kamari, voted by travellers among the top ten open-air cinemas in Europe. Closed for the winter; reopens in summer 2027.
The newest official trailers and upcoming films, updated automatically as they are released. Most films reach the island cinemas in their original language with Greek subtitles.
Trailers play from the official YouTube channels of Rotten Tomatoes Trailers and the studios, and update automatically. Use the playlist button in each player to browse more.
How the city goes to the movies, and our tips for a night at the cinema.
The back story
Deckchairs, a cold drink and a film under the stars: the Greek summer cinema, and where to find it on the islands.
Summer cinemas under the stars. Closed for the winter; they reopen in summer 2027.
In the Venetian walls
Summer films inside the 15th-century Venetian fortifications of Heraklion, Crete. Closed for the winter; reopens in summer 2027.
Since 1987
Santorini’s open-air cinema at the entrance to Kamari, voted by travellers among the top ten open-air cinemas in Europe. Closed for the winter; reopens in summer 2027.
A garden in Mykonos town
An open-air cinema in a Mediterranean garden in the heart of Mykonos town, set up by the municipality in 1995. Closed for the winter; reopens in summer 2027.
Friday evenings in summer
Summer Friday evenings of open-air family films at Gouvia Marina, north of Corfu town. Closed for the winter; the 2027 programme has not been announced yet.
The open-air cinemas run in summer, generally from May to September; they are closed for the winter. Films are shown in their original language with Greek subtitles, except children’s films, which are often dubbed. Check programmes and times locally before you go.
