Freiluftkino Frankfurt — Open-Air Cinema at the Old Police Headquarters
13th Season of Open-Air Cinema in the Courtyard of the Old Police Headquarters
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Open-Air Cinema in a Lost Place
The Old Police Headquarters at Ludwigstraße 18 is one of Frankfurt's most atmospheric locations: a massive brick building from the 1910s, the former headquarters of the Hessian police, largely unused for years — and thus a true "Lost Place" in the middle of the city. Every year, Freiluftkino Frankfurt moves its summer season into the courtyard of this building. 2026 marks the 13th season.
Film Selection: Mainstream Meets Arthouse
The program is deliberately mixed: current cinema highlights of the ongoing season, arthouse gems, classics, and selected original language screenings. If you want to see a major blockbuster, an independent favorite, and a cult classic from 30 years ago under the open sky in one summer, this is the place to be. The program will be released in weekly intervals.
Atmosphere and Gastronomy
The courtyard can accommodate several hundred guests on folding chairs — loungers are available in limited numbers for an extra charge. The catering is provided by Frankfurt favorites Chez Vivi and Ciccione: burgers, pasta, fresh salads, natural wines, Aperol, Frankfurt beer — not your usual cinema snacks, but real summer evening cuisine. Film start times depend on sunset (typically from 9:30 PM in July, from 9:00 PM in August).
Advance Sales and Ticketing
Advance ticket sales open on June 1st, 2026 — online via the festival website and Kinoheld. For popular films on weekends, it's advisable to book early; individual screenings regularly sell out. In case of bad weather, there are provisions for rescheduling or refunds.
Frankfurt in High Summer
July and August in Frankfurt can be climatically challenging (heatwaves occur), but the summer evenings in the courtyard are often mild — the building acts as a heat accumulator during the day and protects from wind in the evening. Combining the open-air cinema with a stroll along the Main riverbank and a beer in Sachsenhausen offers a classic Frankfurt summer evening.
Freiluftkino Frankfurt — edition 2026
At the end of June/beginning of July, the open-air cinema begins its 13th season. Program structure: almost every night a film, starting after sunset, a mix of current cinema highlights, arthouse, and classics. Regular season runs until the end of August.
Programme Freiluftkino Frankfurt 2026
Season Opening
- Saturday, July 4th, 2026 — Opening of the 13th season in the courtyard of the Old Police Headquarters
- First program block begins, Bistros Chez Vivi and Ciccione open
July 2026 — High Summer Program
- Film start typically around 9:30 PM
- Mix of current highlights, arthouse, classics
- Weekends: popular films often sell out — advance booking recommended
August 2026 — Late Summer Program
- Film start slightly earlier (from 9:00 PM) — days are getting shorter
- Season classics, original versions, sneak previews
Season Finale
- Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 — last film of the season
- Classics to round off the season in the courtyard
Weekly programs will be published from early June 2026 on freiluftkinofrankfurt.de. Advance ticket sales open on June 1st, 2026.
Highlights Freiluftkino Frankfurt 2026
- 13th season in the "Lost Place" Police Headquarters
- Mix of cinema highlights, arthouse, classics
- Catering by Chez Vivi and Ciccione
- Advance ticket sales from June 1st, 2026
- In the heart of Frankfurt's city center
Prices Freiluftkino Frankfurt 2026
Regular tickets per screening — prices will be published on freiluftkinofrankfurt.de before the season starts. Lounger tickets at an additional charge. Refunds/rescheduling in case of rain according to festival rules.
Practical information — Freiluftkino Frankfurt
Getting There
Subway: U1/U2/U3/U8 to Hauptwache or U4/U5 to Konstablerwache, then a 5–10 minute walk. S-Bahn all lines to Hauptbahnhof or Hauptwache. By car: Parking garages Hauptbahnhof / Hauptwache / Theater.
Advance Sales
Online via freiluftkinofrankfurt.de and Kinoheld, starting: June 1st, 2026. Box office also available — for top films on weekends, advance purchase is strongly recommended.
Weather
Screenings usually do not take place in the rain — refunds or rescheduling to another date according to festival rules.
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Where it takes place Freiluftkino Frankfurt
Innenhof Altes Polizeipräsidium, Ludwigstraße 18
Ludwigstraße 18 (Innenhof Altes Polizeipräsidium), 60327 Frankfurt am Main