The Sedona International Film Festival‘s “Movies on the Move” is back for summer 2026, bringing outdoor screenings of Hollywood’s biggest crowd-pleasers to four venues across Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek.
“It’s gaining traction, and it’s fun because each of the outdoor venues has a different flavor,” SIFF Executive Director Patrick Schweiss said. “We added the Village of Oak Creek late last year, and it was so fun just to be out there in their park under the stars. What’s evolved is just the different personalities of the different venues. It’s a fun experience to be out of the theater and be under the stars, and there’s a block party feel to it, and an excitement, so we’re hoping that’s going to multiply this year with the steady four months of programs that we’re going to have.”
The series runs Mondays at Village of Oak Creek Association Park, Wednesdays at The Wilde Resort and Spa, and Thursdays at Sedona Beer Company‘s Basecamp — with Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village joining the lineup on select Tuesdays, though that schedule has yet to be announced but it is anticipated to start in mid-June.
The Wilde screenings will all be romantic comedies, with the rest of the venues being a potpourri of crowdpleasers.
“We tend to do more of the summer outdoor movie fare that’s pretty consistent with things around the country — ‘Jaws,’ ‘Jurassic Park,'” Schweiss said. “We’re also throwing in a few food-themed movies because our partners want to have some fun pairing food with the events, so we’re doing ‘Big Night’ on May 28, at Basecamp and they’ll theme their food truck offerings to match. Tlaquepaque will have some special content that’s not like the other three venues; but we’re currently working on that lineup.”
SIFF will have its typical movie snacks of popcorn and soft drinks for sale during the screenings at VOCA, and food will be available for purchase from the hosting business at the other screening locations.
In the event of inclement weather screenings will relocate to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, or the screening at VOCA will take place indoors at the nearby VOCA Clubhouse.
Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before showtime to secure their spots. The screenings currently start at 7:30 p.m., however the start time will vary throughout the season.
Basecamp, Thursdays Located at 70 Dry Creek Road May 28: “Big Night” June 4: “Jurassic Park” June 11: “Jaws” June 18: “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life” June 25: “National Treasure”
VOCA Park, Mondays Located at 690 Bell Rock Blvd. June 1: “Caddyshack” June 8: “Best in Show” June 15: “The Big Lebowski” June 22: “Chicago” June 29: “De-Lovely” July 6: “Yankee Doodle Dandy”
The Wilde Resort, Wednesdays Located at 2250 W. SR 89A June 3: “50 First Dates” June 10: “Pretty Woman” June 17: “Crazy, Stupid, Love” June 24: “Silver Linings Playbook” July 1: “Notting Hill” July 8: “Love Actually” July 15: “The Proposal” July 22: “Crazy Rich Asians” July 29: “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” Aug. 5: “Clueless” Aug. 12: “When Harry Met Sally” Aug. 19: “500 Days of Summer” Aug. 26: “10 Things I Hate About You”
“If you just want to see some great films under the stars in our beautiful Sedona summer weather, come check it out and have fun, and be with your neighbors, be with your friends, create this fun outdoor film atmosphere and just enjoy the summer,” Schweiss said.
Tickets are $10 each, however children 12 and younger are free.
For additional information and to purchase advance tickets, visit SedonaFilmFestival.org or call 928-282-1177.
