Screen on the Green

Screen on the Green is NE1's much-loved open-air cinema in the heart of the city, showing two free films a day throughout the school summer holidays, enlivening Old Eldon Square and driving repeat visits into the city from families throughout July and August.

Key Facts

In excess of 95,000 attendees in 2024

107 films screened over 6 weeks

£2.2 million spent by attendees in the city

Over 99% of those surveyed would recommend Screen on the Green

Previously known as Monument Movies, Screen on the Green moved to Old Eldon Square in 2016 and has grown exponentially ever since, delivering a bigger and better event each summer.

Alongside the screening of over 100 free films during the six-week school break, Screen on the Green also screens eclectic sporting and cultural events including Wimbledon, Tour de France, the Olympics, and live-streamed performances from such notable bodies as the Royal Opera House.

With its focus on offering fun, family-friendly, and free activities which bring extensive footfall into the city centre and the retail core in particular, Screen on the Green is one of NE1’s most popular initiatives among both businesses and consumers.

Since 2022, NE1 has activated each grassed area in Old Eldon Square, growing the event's footprint and impact and in 2024, NE1 installed a new activation for the area, NE1's Tiny Toon. Delivered in association with Tyne and Wear Metro, the installation transformed the space making it a creative playground for young people as a toddler-sized Newcastle was created in the heart of the city. From the Grainger Market to the Tyne Bridge, Theatre Royal to a replica Metro carriage, it proved a vibrant and popular space for families, resulting in over 95,000 enjoying the space, which generated a £2.2 million economic impact for businesses in the city.

“NE1’s summer of activity in Old Eldon Square completely transformed the area, making it the best summer we’ve ever seen in that space. The events and activities brought families and groups into the city and succeeded in making Old Eldon Square a place in which to spend time.”

Tim Stone

Eldon Square

“NE1's summer of activities totally transformed Old Eldon Square, attracting tens of thousands of families over the school holidays and providing a huge boost for our business. It was such a joy to see so many young people having fun in that space.”

Samantha Archer

Starbucks

“We loved being a part of Tiny Toon and Old Eldon Square this summer with Metro. The concept really resonated with us when we first discussed it, and it looked even better when built than we'd hoped. The number of people who visited over the summer was astonishing and we think it had a real impact on family visits using Metro.”

David Turton

Nexus

Two people watching a film at Screen on the Green

Screen on the Green

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