Hancock Whitney Movies in the Park 2026 Begins at Community Maritime Park

Things To Do

May 28

Summer movie nights return to downtown Pensacola this weekend as the Hancock Whitney Movies in the Park series kicks off at Community Maritime Park.

The free outdoor movie series returns Saturday, May 30 with a showing of The SpongeBob Movie at Hunter Amphitheater.

The event combines family activities, food trucks, games, and an outdoor movie under the stars along Pensacola’s waterfront.

Movies in the Park Details

Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Hunter Amphitheater
🎟 Free Admission

The evening includes:

Live music
Yard games
Crafts
Food trucks and concessions
Inflatable waterslides
Face painting
Outdoor movie screening

Families are encouraged to bring:

Blankets
Lawn chairs
Snacks and drinks

The movie begins after pre-show activities.

Summer Movies Under the Stars

Movies in the Park has become one of Pensacola’s most popular recurring summer family events.

The series transforms Community Maritime Park into an outdoor movie venue with families spread across the lawn watching movies against the downtown skyline backdrop.

The relaxed setting and free admission make it one of the easier summer activities for families visiting downtown Pensacola.

2026 Movies in the Park Schedule

Additional movie nights scheduled this summer include:

📅 June 13
🎬 Lilo & Stitch (Live Action)

📅 July 18
🎬 Zootopia 2

📅 August 1
🎬 Super Mario Galaxy

Each event includes pre-show activities before the movie begins.

No pets are allowed on park grounds during the event.

Downtown Pensacola Summer Events

Movies in the Park joins a busy lineup of summer events happening around downtown Pensacola and Community Maritime Park throughout the season.

With waterfront views, open green space, and family-friendly programming, the amphitheater continues to host some of Pensacola’s most attended outdoor summer events.