Denver Film Unveils 2026 Film on the Rocks Season Blending Classic Favorites and Live Entertainment at Red Rocks

 

DENVER – Denver Film and Denver Arts & Venues today announced the lineup for the 27th edition of Film on the Rocks, the annual summer series featuring live performances and beloved films under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. Denver Film Member tickets for the five-event season are available now, while tickets for the general public go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. at denverfilm.org. Tickets, including fees, are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP reserved seating, which includes premium location seating near the front of the amphitheatre. Group sales are also available by contacting boxoffice@denverfilm.org.

 

The season kicks off Monday, June 8 with a presentation of the beloved fairy-tale adventure The Princess Bride and continues through Monday, August 10 with a screening of the groundbreaking dinosaur blockbuster Jurassic Park presented in partnership with National Geographic Live. In between, the schedule delivers the Academy Award-winning horror Sinners, a 20th anniversary presentation of heartfelt indie comedy Little Miss Sunshine presented in partnership with the Sundance Film Festival, and a 15th anniversary presentation of the riotous hit Bridesmaids.

 

“Film on the Rocks is one of those quintessential Colorado summer experiences. Iconic films, live music and a vibrant crowd all coming together at Red Rocks,” said Denver Film CEO Kevin Smith. “This year’s lineup really leans into that mix of nostalgia and big-screen fun, and we can’t wait to kick things off!”

  

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show entertainment taking the stage at 7 p.m., followed by the film presentation at 8:30 p.m. Each show will be emceed by local comedian, actor, and event host Janae Burris. Pre-show entertainment includes musical performances by School of Rock, The Reminders, Wheelchair Sports Camp, DeVotchKa and May Be Fern, as well as a special presentation by paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Tyler Lyson.

 

“Film on the Rocks is one of Red Rocks’ longest-running traditions, and is a hit with families, visitors and Coloradans alike,” said Tad Bowman, Red Rocks venue director. “There’s no better place to catch a film under the stars.”

 

 

FILM SCHEDULE:

 

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Director: Rob Reiner

Monday, June 8, 8:30 p.m.

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

Featuring a pre-show performance by School of Rock

 

SINNERS

Director: Ryan Coogler

Monday, June 22, 8 p.m.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Featuring a pre-show performance by The Reminders

 

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE — 20th Anniversary, Presented in Partnership with the Sundance Film Festival and Searchlight Pictures

Directors: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris

Monday, July 13, 8:30 p.m.

Father Richard (Greg Kinnear) is desperately trying to sell his motivational success program... with no success. Meanwhile, "pro-honesty" mom Sheryl (Toni Collette) lends support to her eccentric family, including her depressed brother (Steve Carell), fresh out of the hospital after being jilted by his lover. Then there are the younger Hoovers - the seven-year-old, would-be beauty queen Olive (Abigail Breslin) and Dwayne (Paul Dano), a Nietzsche-reading teen who has taken a vow of silence. Topping off the family is the foul-mouthed grandfather (Alan Arkin), whose outrageous behavior recently got him evicted from his retirement home. When Olive is invited to compete in the "Little Miss Sunshine" pageant in far-off California, the family piles into their rusted-out VW bus to rally behind her - with riotously funny results.

Featuring a pre-show opening performance by Wheelchair Sports Camp, followed by headliner DeVotchKa.

 

BRIDESMAIDS — 15th Anniversary!

Director: Paul Feig

Monday, August 3, 8:30 p.m.

Annie's (Kristen Wiig) life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's (Maya Rudolph) maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke,  Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.

Featuring a pre-show performance by May Be Fern

 

JURASSIC PARK — Powered by Xcel Energy, Co-Presented by National Geographic Live

Director: Steven Spielberg

Monday, August 10, 8:30 p.m.

In Steven Spielberg’s massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park’s mastermind, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt.

Featuring a pre-show presentation by Paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Tyler Lyson