Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 3RB

Thu 31 August - Sat 2 September

What’s On & Tickets

Date Night.
Under The Stars.
Pretty Woman.

Experience The Luna Cinema for three nights in Cardiff this summer. Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, medieval Cardiff Castle is one of the UK’s most famous historic sites with a richly complex history.

While basking in the beauty of this location, catch the hilariously heart-warming Pretty Woman or one of our other fantastic films including the Oscar-winning Top Gun: Maverick playing here at Cardiff Castle.

Showing at Cardiff Castle

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PG)

Thursday, 31 August 2023 — 8:00pm

Book Tickets

Pretty Woman (15)

Friday, 1 September 2023 — 8:00pm

Book Tickets

Top Gun: Maverick (12A)

Saturday, 2 September 2023 — 8:00pm

Book Tickets

Upgrade Your Experience

Director Chair Seating

Hire a director chair this season and automatically add the word ‘premium’ to your summer. Limited numbers available…get yours before they sell-out.

Blankets

If you love to snuggle down as the summer night cools, upgrade to a Luna blanket. Cosy nights guaranteed this season and next.

Back Rests

The Luna back rest is a great alternative to a director chair. Take it home and use season after season.

Directions & Travel

The Luna Cinema will be located within the grounds of the castle, to the side of the North Gate. You can access the event site via the main castle entrance off Castle Street.

Travelling by Car

There is no onsite parking at the event site, however, NCP car parks are located on Westgate Street and Dumfries Place.

Travelling by Public Transport

Both Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations are located within easy walking distance of Cardiff Castle with both stations less than 15 minutes walk.

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Venue & Event Information

Important Information

🕛 Doors open at 6:30pm, 90 minutes before your film is due to begin.

🧺 Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic from home, but please don’t pack any alcohol.

🍺 The Luna Bar will be onsite and only alcohol purchased on-site is permitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning your evening of cinema under the stars?

Please ensure you read the FAQs carefully before arriving at your screening.

This handy list includes all you need to know.

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Food & Drink

The Luna Bar

Powered by Malfy Gin. Offering a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including prosecco, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, as well as hot drinks if you prefer a good cuppa. The Luna Bar will be at every stunning venue, this summer.

Pateng Pizza

A family-run business established in 2021 after a weekly lockdown routine of making hand-made pizzas. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, fairly priced and personalised service. Our wood-fired pizzas are all hand-stretched and made to order with a selection of delicious toppings. We offer gluten-free and vegan options on all of our menus.

Dale's Handmade Desserts

Homemade waffles & warm brownies topped with a selection of toppings plus ice cream.

The Luna Retro Box filled with lots of screen time snacks.

Popcorn & Snacks

What cinema experience would be complete without the snacks? Classic movie snacks are always available at our screenings. Think popcorn, crisps, and sweets. Whatever your go-to is, we have got the goods for your night of cinema under the stars.