Summer Cinema with Norris
Join us on Kahn Pavillion to enjoy the movie, free snacks, and family-friendly entertainment. Program is free and open to all. Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center.
Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
Date & Movie To Be Announced!
Summer 2026
Kahn Pavillion, Cohen Lawn, Norris University Center
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s family-friendly summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center.
Films will be screened at dusk (around 7:30pm) on at Kahn Pavillion, Cohen Lawn at Norris University Center. Fun family activities, such as glitter artists, free glowsticks, and popcorn will be available one hour before the movie! Check-in begins at 6:30pm.
Movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally friendly insect repellent. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
In the event of severe weather, Summer Cinema will be moved inside McCormick, on Floor 1 in Norris. The film will begin at 7:15pm. You will be notified via email on or before the day of the event should it take place indoors.
RSVP link coming soon
Date & Movie To Be Announced!
Summer 2026
Kahn Pavillion, Cohen Lawn, Norris University Center
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s family-friendly summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center.
Films will be screened at dusk (around 7:30pm) on at Kahn Pavillion, Cohen Lawn at Norris University Center. Fun family activities, such as glitter artists, free glowsticks, and popcorn will be available one hour before the movie! Check-in begins at 6:30pm.
Movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally friendly insect repellent. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
In the event of severe weather, Summer Cinema will be moved inside McCormick, on Floor 1 in Norris. The film will begin at 7:15pm. You will be notified via email on or before the day of the event should it take place indoors.
RSVP link coming soon
Date & Movie To Be Announced!
Summer 2026
Kahn Pavillion, Cohen Lawn, Norris University Center
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s family-friendly summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center.
Films will be screened at dusk (around 7:30pm) on at Kahn Pavillion, Cohen Lawn at Norris University Center. Fun family activities, such as glitter artists, free glowsticks, and popcorn will be available one hour before the movie! Check-in begins at 6:30pm.
Movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally friendly insect repellent. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
In the event of severe weather, Summer Cinema will be moved inside McCormick, on Floor 1 in Norris. The film will begin at 7:15pm. You will be notified via email on or before the day of the event should it take place indoors.
RSVP link coming soon
A Minecraft Movie
July 24, 2025
McCormick Auditorium, Floor 1, Norris
Films will be screened at dusk (around 7:30pm) in McCormick Auditorium in Norris University Center. Family-friendly activities, such as a caricature artist, free ice cream, and popcorn will be available one hour before the movie! Check-in begins at 6:30pm.
Movie goers are encouraged to bring blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally friendly insect repellent. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.
Wicked (2024)
July 17, 2025
Arts Green, south of Pick-Staiger
Films will be screened at dusk (around 7:30pm) on the Arts Green Lawn, south of Pick Staiger Concert Hall.
Fun family activities, such as glitter artists, free glowsticks, and popcorn will be available one hour before the movie! Check-in begins at 6:30pm.
Movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages, and an environmentally friendly insect repellent. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. Free parking is available after 4:00 PM in the two-level lakeside lakefront lot south of Norris.