Watch Free Family Films On Hackney Wick's New Canal-Side Big Screen

Lead Picture: Hackney Bridge

Lazy summer days and evenings just got better as Hackney Bridge, the canal-side workspace, pub and street food market opposite Hackney Wick proper will broadcast a programme of family friendly films on its new, huge outdoor screen.

On August 6 and August 11, films Bohemian Rhapsody and Grease will be accompanied by Babel Brass Band, a New Orleans-style funk and jazz group.

Hackney Bridge, Regent's Canal Hackney Wick (Image: Hackney Bridge)

The band will before and after the film's screenings, playing music inline with the film's soundtrack - including hits from the actual soundtrack.

Hackney Bridge will also screen Parent Trap, Moana and School of Rock this August, and these sessions are free and unticketed.

The two-metre by four-metre screen will overlook Hackney Bridge Gardens, and you can plonk yourself down on a rug or a chair on the grassy bit along the canal front.

You can also pick yourself up a cold crisp pint, along with some tacos, Vietnamese, pizza or some other delicious treat from Hackney Bridge's many street food traders.

Hackney Bridge's new outdoor screen (Image: Hackney Bridge)

Seating isn't provided so bring something to sit on.

Tickets for the films with Babel Brass Band are £16 or £26 for a film and meal combo. These sessions start at 7pm.

Parent Trap Moana and School of Rock sessions start at 5pm.

The film programme runs from August 3 to August 11.

Screening dates:

Parent Trap, August 3

Moana, August 5

Bohemian Rhapsody, August 6

School of Rock, August 10

Grease, August 11

Hackney Bridge also plans to screen sports here too, so watch this space for where to watch the Lionesses in the EUROs.

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