OpenCine - Summer Cinema
Open-air cinema in the Pomario of Castello dell'Acciaiolo in Scandicci
About OpenCine
OpenCine: Summer cinema under the stars in Scandicci
When summer arrives, the Pomario of Castello dell'Acciaiolo in Scandicci becomes one of the most beloved open-air cinemas in the province of Florence. OpenCine - Summer Cinema is a festival that has been bringing the big screen to the Medici castle gardens for years, offering high-quality cinema in the city's green heart. The event is organized by the Gli Amici del Cabiria APS association, a historic local cultural entity, and is part of the extensive Scandicci Open City summer program promoted by the Municipality of Scandicci.
A program with a global perspective
OpenCine is more than just a summer cinema; it is a festival with a clear editorial vision. The film selection prioritizes cinematic quality and addresses pressing contemporary issues such as environmental sustainability, social inclusion, equal opportunities, labor, interculturalism, and history. The lineup features a mix of auteur films, titles awarded at major international festivals, documentaries, animated works for families, and films that highlight local heritage. Each screening is preceded by an introduction from a film expert or in collaboration with local associations, turning the viewing experience into a moment for discussion.
The setting of Castello dell'Acciaiolo
Castello dell'Acciaiolo, with its medieval and Renaissance villa-fortress, is one of Scandicci's most fascinating landmarks. Its Pomario—the ancient orchard—is the perfect venue for the screen and seating, creating an intimate atmosphere with about a hundred seats. This rare sense of proximity makes OpenCine a staple for local residents and cinephiles from the Florence area.
A highlight of the Scandicci summer
Part of the Scandicci Open City program, the festival enlivens weekday evenings from mid-July to early August, with screenings from Monday to Friday. A refreshment area is available on-site, and in case of rain, screenings move indoors to the Pomario conference hall. OpenCine proves that even a town in the Florence metropolitan area like Scandicci can offer high-quality, accessible, and community-rooted cultural programming.
OpenCine — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of OpenCine takes place in the Pomario of Castello dell'Acciaiolo in Scandicci from July 13 to August 7, 2026, with screenings from Monday to Friday for four weeks. The festival, organized by Gli Amici del Cabiria as part of Scandicci Open City, offers a selection of quality films focused on environmental sustainability, social inclusion, equal opportunities, labor, interculturalism, and history.
The evenings follow the usual schedule: refreshment area opens at 8:00 PM, ticket office at 8:45 PM, and the film starts at 9:15 PM.
Programme OpenCine 2026
The complete calendar of films for the 2026 edition will be published by Gli Amici del Cabiria and on the Scandicci Open City portal in the weeks preceding the start of the festival.
The structure remains the same: five screenings per week, from Monday to Friday, from July 13 to August 7. Each evening features an auteur film, an award-winning title, a documentary, or an animated work, with an introduction by a film expert or a local association.
- Evening schedule: Refreshment area 8:00 PM - Ticket office 8:45 PM - Film starts 9:15 PM
- Venue: Pomario of Castello dell'Acciaiolo, via Pantin 63
- In case of rain: Screening in the Pomario conference hall
Highlights OpenCine 2026
High-quality open-air film festival with expert-led introductions, dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, and interculturalism, in the evocative setting of Castello dell'Acciaiolo.
Prices OpenCine 2026
Practical information — OpenCine
Location
Screenings are held in the Pomario of Castello dell'Acciaiolo, at via Pantin 63, Scandicci (FI), in the province of Florence.
How to get there
Scandicci is connected to Florence via the T1 tram line; by car, it is easily accessible from the FI-PI-LI highway (Scandicci exit) or the motorway junction. Parking areas are available near the castle.
Schedule
The refreshment area opens at 8:00 PM, the ticket office at 8:45 PM, and the film starts at 9:15 PM. In case of rain, the screening takes place in the Pomario conference hall.
Tickets
Admission is paid with affordable tickets, available at the box office on the evening of the event (reservations are not possible). Discounts are available for members, those under 18, and Coop cardholders; admission is free for people with disabilities and their companions.
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Where does it take place — OpenCine
Pomario del Castello dell'Acciaiolo
Via Pantin 63, 50018 Scandicci