What’s the only thing better than seeing your favorite stars on the big screen? Seeing them in the sky! At Rooftop Cinema Club, viewers can enjoy their favorite movies under the stars while taking advantage of the warm summer nights.
Now that it’s officially July, Rooftop Cinema Club is ready to fill seats and pack the lots. The lineup is a perfect blend of hand-picked fan favorites, the classics, and gems of all genres in between. Check out the full schedule today and book your tickets here.
The open-air cinemas (quite literally) are a breath of fresh air compared to decaying and unsanitary indoor theaters, and offer an experience that’s both nostalgic of the drive-in era and practical in our current environment.
Located in three easily accessible locations in Los Angeles — El Segunda, Santa Monica Airport, and DTLA — all LA residents will have access to the best Hollywood has to offer, with the backdrop of the very city that brought this magic to theatres.
Keep reading to get the scoop on each Rooftop Cinema Club location and discover what each RCC location in Los Angeles has to offer you this summer.
The Drive-In at Santa Monica Airport
The latest news: The Drive-In at Santa Monica will allow tailgating outside of vehicles within designated trucks and access to rotating food trucks Thursday through Sunday. The venue will also be installing a new LED screen this August.
The layout: Movies are projected onto 52-foot screens, and audio will broadcast through your car’s FM dials. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, but will also have access to classic cinema concessions nightly, and food trucks from Thursday to Sunday. Each parking spot comes with designated tailgating, and sanitized restrooms are available onsite. Plus, attendees can bring the whole family — all ages are welcome.
The schedule: Prime screening starts at 8:30pm, and late screenings start between 11-11:30pm on Thursday to Sunday. Doors open an hour before prime screenings, and a half hour before late screenings.
The tickets: $32–48 for a vehicle, depending on occupancy and screening day. Children under 8 are exempt as occupants. Parking is first-come-first-serve and assigned by ushers upon arrival. Enjoy $10 Community Screenings on select Wednesdays, where half of each ticket’s proceeds get donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
The address:
The Drive-In at Santa Monica Airport
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S
Santa Monica Interim Open Space
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo
The latest news: El Segundo’s venue boasts newly installed, state-of-the-art LED screens, as well as earlier showings and family-friendly matinees.
The layout: El Segundo offers so much more than your favorite flicks. Each movie is preceded by lawn games, a full bar, rotating local food partners, and classic cinema concessions. Attendees can Immerse themselves in the movie-going experience with cutting-edge wireless headphones and an amazing view of the big LED screen. The venue has been known to host special events with themed decor, specialty cocktails, games, and more.
The schedule: Open seven days a week with two screenings every Sunday to Tuesday and three screenings from Wednesday to Saturday. Matinees start between 4-5pm and welcome guests of all ages, and the prime screening begins at 8pm for guests ages 18+. Evening screenings start between 10:15-11pm from Wednesday to Saturday for the 18+ crowd. Doors open one hour before early screenings, and 30 minutes before prime and late-night screenings.
The tickets: RCC offers tickets for two different types of deckchairs – a single Lounge Seat or a double-width Loveseat. Standard tickets range from $18.50–$26, depending on ticket type and day of the week. Student Discount tickets at 10% off. Starting July 12, RCC will also offer a new Beanbag seating option at this venue.
The address:
Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo
1310 E Franklin Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
The latest: Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA is officially open as of June 8 in downtown Los Angeles, and is nestled between soaring towers and the glimmering lights of the city.
The layout: Located in the heart of downtown LA, early attendees will enjoy table games, a full bar, local food partners, classic cinema concessions and more — all to the backdrop of the cityscape. All guests are invited to have a fully tech-immersive experience with cutting-edge wireless headphones and an amazing view of the big screen. Local movie-goers should keep an eye on the calendar for special events with themed decor, specialty cocktails, games, and more.
The schedule: Prime screening starts at 8:30pm (depending on sunset), and late screenings start between 10:45-11:15 pm on Thursday to Saturday. Doors open an hour before prime screenings, and a half hour before late screenings.
The tickets: RCC offers tickets for two different types of deckchairs – a single Lounge Seat or a double-width Loveseat. Standard tickets range from $18.50–$26, depending on ticket type and day of the week. Student Discount tickets at 10% off.
The address:
Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
4th Floor, 888 South Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Since their invention, movies have been responsible for bringing us together over laughter, tears, and poignant storytelling. Now, RCC is bringing the best that movies have to offer, and enhancing them with the best technology available today. No matter what theatre or flick you choose, the open-air cinema will be a night you’ll never forget.
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