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The National Bank of Indianapolis
Summer Nights Film Series
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series
Doors open at 7 PM | Film begins at dusk
15 movies. 13 summer nights.
This June, July, and August, watch the sun set and catch a film in The Amphitheater for Indy’s favorite summer tradition, The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series. Gather your friends and family to experience a lineup of timeless classics and hidden gems. Bring your blankets, pack your favorite snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoy the show under the stars. Don’t forget sunscreen and bug spray. It is summertime in Indiana, after all.
Doors will open at 7 PM. Arrive early to grab the perfect patch of grass, pick up some popcorn, and relax as the sun sets behind The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park.
Before each film, enjoy music from local DJs and challenge your friends to trivia, games, and activities. Film start times will vary throughout the season. Alcoholic beverages and additional concessions are available for purchase until 30 minutes after the film begins.
Want to travel light? Add a chair rental for $8 and we'll do the heavy lifting for you.
In the event of inclement weather films will be screened in The Tobias Theater at 9 PM. You will be notified via email on any weather calls as soon as they are made.
Friday, June 6–Saturday, August 30, 2025
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Advance tickets required
Friday, June 6, 2025
Dangerous Liaisons
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) and the Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich) play a wicked game to manipulate their lovers and rivals.
Friday, June 13, 2025
The Wizard of Oz
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
Swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy must journey to find the wizard and return home, making friends and enemies along the way.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - SOLD OUT
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels on the ice planet Hoth.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
A prince, a pumpkin, a glass slipper...history’s most enduring fairy tale returns with a thoroughly modern twist.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Captain America: The First Avenger
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum".
Friday, July 11, 2025
Breakfast at Tiffany’s - SOLD OUT
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
Young New York socialite Holly Golightly becomes interested in her reclusive neighbor, Paul, but her past threatens to get in the way.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Robin Hood
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
The classic story in an animated musical adventure featuring Foxy Robin Hood and Little John.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Love & Basketball
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
Childhood friends and next-door neighbors Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) navigate their respective basketball careers and relationship with each other.
Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26, 2025
Indy Shorts International Film Festival Partnership Screening
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
Festival Favorites will feature short compilations from the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, running July 22–27, 2025 at Newfields from our friends at Heartland Film, Inc.
Friday, August 1, 2025
Get Out
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
In this psychological thriller about race and privilege, Chris, a young Black man, meets his white girlfriend's family on their estate and uncovers shocking secrets.
Friday, August 8, 2025
The Emperor’s New Groove
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
After Emperor Kuzco’s advisor Yzma turns him into a llama to steal the throne, he enlists the help of villager, Pacha to regain his throne and human form.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Planet of the Apes
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
After being kept in hyper sleep, astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston) crash lands on a mysterious planet where highly intelligent apes rule and humans are enslaved.
Friday, August 22, 2025
A Knight’s Tale
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
A peasant squire named William is fueled by his desire for food and glory and creates a new identity for himself as a knight to compete in jousting tournaments.
Friday, August 29, 2025
Mulan
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
With Mulan's father too ill to fight in the army, she disguises herself as a man to assume his place with the help of her trusty dragon sidekick, Mushu.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
To Catch a Thief - SOLD OUT
The Amphitheater at Newfields
Doors open at 7 PM / Film begins at dusk
In this Alfred Hitchcock classic featuring Carey Grant, a retired cat burglar trying to solve a series of jewel thefts with the help of charming socialite Frances, played by Grace Kelly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Inclement Weather:
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, films will be screened in The Tobias Theater at 9 PM and doors will still open at 7 PM. Check the website and social media for updates on the weather before you head out to the movie. Ticket holders will receive an email about any changes to the scheduled film screening. If the screening is halted due to inclement weather less than 45 minutes into the screening, guests will receive a full refund.
What can I bring?
Bring your blanket, chairs, bug spray, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. You can purchase beer, wine, soda, water, and snacks from our Culinary Arts team until 30 minutes after the film begins.
What should I leave at home?
Pets, alcohol, candles over 12", knives (cut the rice krispie treats before you leave!) and anything you won't be able to get down the stairs easily.
Content Warning:
Because this film series spans a variety of genres and decades, these movies may contain depictions and/or treatment of people or cultures that can be interpreted from a variety of lenses. It is important to understand the content and language used in the context of the films. You can find information about potentially triggering content for each film at commonsensemedia.org. If you have any questions or would like to know more about a specific film, please contact us at info@discovernewfields.org.
Accessibility:
Seating for attendees with limited mobility is available upon request. Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request and each film will be presented with closed captioning (when available). If you have any questions, please contact us at info@discovernewfields.org.
Reserved Seating:
Interested in the chairs, but you’re not sure? The chairs are armless, low profile, and can hold up to 350 pounds. If you select chairs, we'll have you tell us who else you're sitting with so we can put your chairs together.
The Summer Nights Film Series is generously supported by
