Open Air
Schlossplatz
Be part of Stuttgart’s biggest open-air cinema event! Short and feature-length films for kids and families, blockbuster fans and independent film lovers. Free and in the outdoors. All you need is a picnic blanket.
We take the ITFS to the city centre and show fantastic animated films outside the cinemas, too. From Wednesday to Friday during the festival week, there’ll be a varied programme of things to see, discover and try out for children, families, teenagers and adults.
Here's what to expect
Which films are being shown at the Open Air?
The Open Air programme takes place from Wednesday to Sunday during the festival week.
Every day at midday, the film programme kicks off with a selection of short films for children and families. These include films that have been screened in cinemas at the ITFS in previous years. In the afternoon, the feature-length film provides the main highlight for younger film fans.
From early evening, films for adults are screened, such as curated ‘Animation around Europe’ programmes. As the sun sets, the Open Air venue on Schlossplatz transforms into an cinema spectacle. The feature-length films for adults range from Disney hits to indie gems, but are always animation at its very best.
What happens in case of bad weather?
The films are shown whatever the weather. As we all know, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. So wrap up warm – and make sure you’re waterproof – and get comfortable in front of the LED screen. You won’t be on your own there, we promise!
Who can I turn to if I need help?
If you have any questions about the festival or the programme, please feel free to visit our information point at Schlossplatz and in the Gloria-Passage at any time.
