Enjoy outdoor movie screenings this summer at the Citadel!

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02.06.2026

Enjoy outdoor movie screenings this summer at the Citadel!

The Citadelle’s summer stage is setting up once again in the heart of Saint-Étienne Park!

Join us every Thursday evening to (re)discover a beloved, timeless film while enjoying a panoramic view of the city lights. This summer, travel with friends, family, or as a couple through a lineup of films centered on travel and travelers. So, are you ready to travel with us?

PROGRAMMING

JULY

[CANCELED] THURSDAY, JULY 16 :Winged Migration, a poetic immersion into the world of migratory birds / documentary by Jacques Perrin, Jacques Cluzaud, and Michel Debats – due to adverse weather conditions (Orange thunderstorm alert), the screening is canceled – no rescheduled date planned – ticket holders are invited to contact our switchboard for a rescheduling or refund: +33 (0)3 81 87 83 33

THURSDAY, JULY 23: Little Miss Sunshine, a funny and touching family road movie / directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris

THURSDAY, JULY 30:O’Brother, a burlesque odyssey through the American heartland / a film by Joel and Nathan Coen

AUGUST

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: An Ordinary Traveler’s Journey into the Extraordinary / a film by Ben Stiller

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13:Into the Wild, the quest for absolute freedom in the face of the wilderness / a film by Sean Penn

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20:Apollo 13, a thrilling space journey into the unknown / a film by Ron Howard

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27: Peter Pan, A Final Flight to the Land of Imagination / Walt Disney Animation

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

SITE ACCESS

Vehicle access via Rue des Fusillés is prohibited from 7:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Spectators are encouraged to walk, bike, or take the Ginko bus (Citadelle line).
Screenings take place in Parc Saint-Etienne

SHUTTLE / GINKO BUS

A bus every 18 minutes from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., then every 35 minutes. Free parking at Chamars starting at 7:00 p.m. Last departure from the Citadel: 11:45 p.m.

SCHEDULE & ACCESS TO SESSIONS

Screenings begin 15 minutes after sunset.
Online ticket sales close at 7:00 p.m. on the day of the event.
The box office opens at 8:00 p.m., subject to availability.
No one will be admitted after the film has started, even with a ticket.

Accessibility: People with limited mobility are encouraged to contact the team in advance so we can best arrange for their arrival and departure:
contact@citadelle.besancon.fr

COMFORT ON SITE

Audience members will be seated on the grass. Be sure to bring cushions, blankets, or a light sweater for added comfort. Please note that for those who wish to bring their own chairs, a special area will be designated to ensure everyone has a clear view. You may bring a picnic. Wine and beer are allowed. Hard liquor is prohibited.
Light refreshments (from 8 p.m. until the movie starts) – Le comptoir Libanais and Les glaces de la Ferme d’Aissey

RULES TO FOLLOW

No smoking in public areas.
No candles allowed.

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER

The event may be canceled or postponed in case of rain.

GOOD TO KNOW

This event is accessible with the Culture Pass.