Newfields' Summer Nights returns with 'Shrek,' 'Moonstruck,' 'Casablanca' and more

Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star
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A slate of classic comedies and dramas are on deck for this year's National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series. Newfields will show 15 nights of film between June 7 and Aug. 31 at its outdoor amphitheater.

Highlights include "Moonstruck," "The Bodyguard," 2023's "The Little Mermaid" and a secret film to be revealed later. Here's the full lineup:

Newfields Summer Nights schedule for 2024

The outdoor films start at dusk. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music and activities before the screening, which starts as twilight turns to dark. In case of rain, films will move to the Tobias theater and start at 9 p.m. Check discovernewfields.org for any changes to the dates or lineup.

More information on the films’ subjects and any potential trigger warnings are at commonsensemedia.org.

  • June 7: "Casablanca" (1942. PG)

  • June 14: "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975. PG)

  • June 21: "Moonstruck" (1987. PG)

  • June 28: "Shrek" (2001. PG)

  • July 5: "National Treasure" (2004. PG)

  • July 12: "The Bodyguard" (1992. R)

  • July 19: "Gran Turismo" (2023. PG-13)

  • July 26-27: Indy Shorts International Film Festival partnership screening

  • Aug. 2: "Cool Runnings" (1993. PG)

  • Aug. 9: "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956. PG)

  • Aug. 16: "The Little Mermaid" (2023. PG)

  • Aug. 23: "The Equalizer" (2014. R)

  • Aug. 30: "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" (2017. PG-13)

  • Aug. 31: Super secret screening (1990s. PG-13 for intense science fiction terror)

Ticket prices and what you can bring

Tickets are $12 for the general public and $10 for members. Kids ages 5 and under are free but must have tickets reserved for them.

Chairs, blankets, pillows, umbrellas, food and nonalcoholic drinks are allowed on site. People cannot bring alcoholic beverages, grills, pets, knives, guns or candles taller than 12 inches.

People can buy beer, wine and snacks on site. Only credit and debit cards are accepted.Find more information and buy tickets at discovernewfields.org/SummerNights.

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Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or d.bongiovanni@indystar.com. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @domenicareports.

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