Summertime is for movies in Lynchburg. Regal Summer Movie Express is back this year! Whether you're looking for a free (or inexpensive) outdoor or indoor movie, Lynchburg Macaroni Kid has you covered! Check out the movies below and find your family fun at the movies this summer!
Summer Movie Express at Regal River Ridge Stadium 14
Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1, featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Regal’s Summer Movie Express runs June 1 through August 13 on Monday through Thursday at 11 AM.
The schedule below is for Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 in Lynchburg:
Week 1: June 1-4: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Sing AND SMX26: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Week 2: June 8-11: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Kung Fu Panda 4 AND SMX26: David
Week 3: June 15-18: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event AND SMX26: The Wild Robot
Week 4: June 22-25: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: The Bad Guys 2 AND SMX26: The Garfield Movie
Week 5: June 29 - July 2: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: A Minecraft Movie AND SMX26: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Week 6 - July 6-9: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 AND SMX26: How to Train Your Dragon
Week 7 - July 13-16: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Scoob! and TBD
Week 8 - July 20-23: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Animal Farm AND SMX26: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
Week 9 - July 27-30: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Dog Man AND SMX26: Paddington in Peru
Week 10 - Aug. 3-6: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: Despicable Me 4 AND SMX26: Charlie the Wonderdog
Week 11 - Aug. 10-13: Summer Movie Express SMX26 at Regal: The Sandlot AND SMX26: Muppets: Treasure Island
Free and Inexpensive Indoor and Outdoor Summer Movies and Live Performances for 2026
Free and inexpensive indoor and outdoor movies and free live performances are at various locations in the Lynchburg area. All outdoor movies start at dusk. Some locations have activities or food available for purchase. Click each link for more details about individual movies. Some venues don't release movie names until closer to event dates. Additional free and inexpensive summer movies and live performances will be added to our calendar as information is shared.
June 4 - Into the Forest: Sara Ernst Concert at Miller Center at 10:30 AM
June 5 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 2 PM - 4 PM
June 6 - Saturday Matinee Presents Jurassic Park at Bedford Central Library at 3:30 PM
July 7 - "A Music Club" Musical Performance at Forest Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 8 - Jamerson Library's Afternoon Summer Movie from 1 PM - 3 PM
June 8 - Monday Movie Presents Disney's Dinosaur at Big Island Library at 1:30 PM
June 9 - Family Movie Event - The Good Dinosaur at Forest Library at 12 PM
June 10 - Mill Mountain Theatre presents Pete the Cat at Bedford Central Library at 2 PM
June 11 - Mill Mountain Theatre presents Pete the Cat at Forest Library at 10:30 AM
June 11 - Mill Mountain Theatre presents Pete the Cat at Big Island Library at 2 PM
June 12 - Bright Star Theatre presents Dino Academy at Forest Library at 1 PM
June 12 - Bright Star Theatre presents Dino Academy at Bedford Central Library at 4 PM
June 19 - Free Movie Night at Beulah Baptist Church: "DAVID" - activities at 6 PM, followed by movie
June 20 - Scary Movie Saturday at Iceland's in Appomattox at dusk (approximately 9-9:15 PM)
June 23 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 10 AM - 12:30 PM
June 23 - Tuesday Theatre: Dinosaur 13 at Big Island Library at 4:30 PM
June 25 - Jamerson Summer Blockbuster Movie Night from 6 PM - 8 PM
June 26 - Teen Movie Night Presents The Mummy at Forest Library at 4 PM
June 27 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center at 12 PM
July 7 - Family Movie Event - Aladdin at Forest Library at 12 PM
July 11 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 12 PM - 3 PM
July 13 - Monday Movie Presents Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at Big Island Library at 1:30 PM
July 15 - Jamerson Library's Summer Blockbuster Movie from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 17 - SRP Finale Party for Teens with the Featured Film - Night at the Museum at Forest Library from 4 PM - 6 PM
July 22 - Jamerson Library's Summer Blockbuster Movie from 1 PM - 3 PM
July 22 - "A Music Club" Musical Performance at Forest Library from 3 PM - 4 PM
July 28 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Aug. 6 - Thursday Theatre: National Treasure at Big Island Library at 11 AM
Aug. 6 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 2 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 7 - Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy at Miller Center from 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Aug. 8 - Chill Cinema at the Miller Center from 12 PM - 3 PM
Aug. 13 - Thursday Theatre: October Sky at Big Island Library at 11 AM
More free indoor and outdoor movies and performances will be added as we find them, so stay tuned!
You can find all of the local family-friendly events in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar.
You'll find links to ALL of our summer articles here:
Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2026
Find the best low cost ways to entertain your family this summer here:
25 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Summer - Find Your Family Fun® this summer without breaking the bank!
See our park and playground reels and day trip reels below:
Find Lynchburg Area Parks and Playgrounds Videos on Our Facebook Page - Check out videos from the parks and playgrounds Lynchburg Macaroni KID has visited!
Explore Virginia on Day Trips with Lynchburg Macaroni KID - Here's links to videos from various fun places in Virginia, including some favorite ice cream and sweet treats locations!
Lynchburg Macaroni KID Blue Ridge Parkway Day Trip Videos - Here's overlook and hiking information and links to videos from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia!
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