This September, Imperial’s White City Campus is bringing cinema outdoors.
From 16 – 20 September 2026, come along to Perkin’s Green at the heart of north campus for five days of free outdoor screenings. Inspired by five themes that reflect Imperial’s spirit of enquiry – Discovery, Intelligence, Curiosity, Earth and Exploration – the films will entertain, inspire and open up new ways of seeing the world.
All screenings are free, no booking required. Just turn up, grab a seat and some free popcorn.
The film programme:
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Wednesday 16 September — Discovery Films about the restless minds who asked the questions nobody else dared to |
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12:30 |
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy · PG · 109 mins An ordinary man is whisked across the galaxy after Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. |
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17:30 |
Hidden Figures · PG · 127 mins The untold story of three Black women mathematicians at NASA who helped launch John Glenn into orbit and changed the space race. |
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Thursday 17 September — Intelligence Films that ask big questions about technology, artificial intelligence and what it means to be human |
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12:30 |
The Truman Show PG · 103 mins A man slowly discovers his entire life has been a reality TV show that broadcast to the world without his knowledge. |
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17:30 |
The Imitation Game · 12A · 114 mins The story of Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the Enigma code and the prejudice that followed him home. |
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Friday 18 September — Curiosity Films that ask what happens when curiosity meets its greatest challenge |
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12:30 |
The Incredibles · U · 115 mins A family of superheroes forced into suburban normality must come out of hiding to save the world and each other. |
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17:30 |
Jurassic Park · PG · 127 mins A billionaire’s island of cloned dinosaurs spirals catastrophically out of control, and the guests become the exhibit. |
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Saturday 19 September — Exploration Films that make you remember how far we’re willing to go |
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12:30 |
Toy Story · U · 81 mins When a flashy new toy arrives, cowboy Woody must confront his greatest fear, being replaced, in a story about loyalty, friendship and belonging. |
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17:30 |
Interstellar · 12A · 169 mins With Earth dying, a crew of astronauts travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity and confront the true nature of time. |
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Sunday 20 September — Earth Films that make you remember the planet is worth fighting for |
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12:30 |
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs · U · 90 mins An eccentric inventor is regarded as a failure within his isolated community until he creates a machine that can make it rain food. |
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17:30 |
Wall-E · U · 98 mins A small waste-collecting robot left to tend an abandoned Earth discovers something that makes him wonder if humanity might be worth saving. |
Screening guidance
- Daytime screenings: Starting from 12:30. U and PG rated, suitable for all ages
- Evening screenings: Starting from 17:30. Films up to 12A; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Subtitles will be provided for all films.
Practical information
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When |
Screenings at 12:30 and 17:30 each day. We open 30 minutes before each screening, come and grab a drink and bite to eat. |
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Where |
Perkin’s Green, White City Campus, Imperial College London, Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ. Nearest tube: Wood Lane (Circle / Hammersmith & City lines) / White City (central Line) |
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Tickets |
Free — no booking required. Just turn up on the day. We’re open 30 minutes before each screening to find a seat. |
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Accessibility |
Perkin’s Green is step-free. Accessible seating is available, please contact us in advance if you have any specific requirements. |
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Weather |
The cinema is outdoors, we recommend dressing for the weather and bringing a blanket for evening screenings. Updates will be sent to ticket holders in the event of severe weather. |