Outdoor screenings are a firm fixture on the London social scene nowadays. When it first became a thing, there was (arguably justified) griping about the cold and the crowds, but now rarely an event goes by without it being projected onto a big screen somewhere in the capital.

And 2018, as it happens, is a busy summer — from the World Cup to Wimbledon and Glyndebourne to the Grand Prix.

Here’s where you can watch these events in the comfort and convenience of a blanketed deckchair and optional (but rude-not-to) Aperol Spritz…

1. Boxpark

Where: Main events spaces in Shoreditch and Croydon
How much: Free
What’s on: Only every bloody World Cup match
Best for: Hipsters with a penchant for football, or a team in the office sweepstake
Remember: It’ll get pretty busy and priority tickets are already sold out, so be prepped for rowdy crowdy action

2. Great British Summer

Where: One New Change, St Paul’s; Cardinal Place, Victoria; New Street Square, Chancery Lane
How much: Free
What’s on: All the on-court action from SW19
Best for: Tennis fans who can’t face the mission west for Murray Mound madness
Remember: There are foodie pop-ups and impressive views of London, making it an Instagram hotspot

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3. Rooftop Film Club

Where: Queen Of Hoxton, Shoreditch; Bussey Building, Peckham; Roof East, Stratford
How much: £15.95
What’s on: Everything you ‘should’ have seen, from classics like Donny Darko, to Oscar highlight I, Tonya and then some timeless greats, including The Greatest Showman
Best for: People who want to get their film fix
Remember: It’s director’s chairs, rather than deck chairs — if you have a preference

4. Summer Screening

Where: Television Centre
How much: Free
What’s on: Athletics, racing, cricket, rugby
Best for: Sports fans (for obvious reasons)
Remember: It’s the old HQ of the BBC, so quite novel to check out

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5. Nomad Cinema

Where: It roams (hence the ‘nomad’ thing)
How much: £14.85
What’s on: Some real classics — and they’re usually related to the place they’re set, like Bride Of Frankenstein at Brompton Cemetery
Best for: People who want a reason to check out new places in the city
Remember: You need to order blankets when you book tickets

6. BP Big Screens

Where: Trafalgar Square
How much: Free
What’s on: Ballet and opera
Best for: Potential culture vultures, as those kind of things can be expensive to see live
Remember: Arrive early (it packs out fast) and there’s no glass allowed, so pack paper picnic cups

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7. The Luna Cinema

Where: Some seriously beaut locations, including Kenwood House and Chiswick House
How much: £16.50
What’s on: Something for everyone — from golden oldies to Mean Girls
Best for: Watching the best films at the UK’s No1 open air cinema
Remember: If it’s The Greatest Showman you’re going for, book fast