The student-run cinema Kino im Blauen Salon invites you to its seventh open-air cinema event on the lawn in front of the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design from June 12–15 and June 18–22, 2026. For nine summer evenings, the green space between the university and the Federal Prosecutor’s Office will be transformed into an atmospheric open-air cinema.

This year’s program focuses on debut films by influential directors in film history, which will be shown in impressive 35mm projection on a large inflatable screen. The open-air cinema thus remains true to its analog tradition and brings film history to life in its original form.

2026 Program

• June 12, 2026: À bout de souffle (1960) – Director: Jean-Luc Godard
• June 13, 2026: Die wilden Kerle (2003) – Director: Joachim Masannek
• June 14, 2026: As Tears Go By (1988) – Director: Wong Kar-wai
• June 15, 2026: Bottle Rocket (1996) – Director: Wes Anderson
• June 18, 2026: Cult Sneak (Surprise film with a giveaway)
• June 19, 2026: Mad Max (1979) – Director: George Miller
• June 20, 2026: Wanda (1970) – Director: Barbara Loden
• June 21, 2026: The Virgin Suicides (1999) – Director: Sofia Coppola
• June 22, 2026: Permanent Vacation (1980) – Director: Jim Jarmusch

Whether it’s the French New Wave, Hong Kong New Wave, U.S. independent cinema, or Australian apocalyptic classics—the program spans a wide range of cinematic styles and cultural contexts.

The supporting program begins every evening at 8:00 PM with DJ sets, a bar, and snacks—including hot dogs (also vegan) and fresh popcorn. The film program starts at 9:15 PM.

Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Venue:
Lawn between HfG Karlsruhe and the Federal Prosecutor’s Office
Lorenzstraße 15
76135 Karlsruhe

For more information, visit:
https://kinoimblauensalon.de/de/open-air-kino