Summer Cinema with Norris
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center. Join us on Kahn Pavillion to enjoy a movie, free snacks, and family-friendly entertainment. Program is free and open to all.
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 on 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 on 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 on 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.