Seaport Cinema: Outdoor Movies by the Pier

The Seaport’s outdoor movie series is running this summer on the Heineken Riverdeck at Pier 17 in lower Manhattan, with screenings timed for sundown and featured in Time Out New York’s August 3-9 events roundup. The venue’s 2026 lineup includes studio comedies, romance titles and family-friendly films, according to The Seaport’s event page. The series is free to attend, though organizers say space is limited and seating is not guaranteed with an RSVP. Time Out listed Seaport Cinema among its recommended things to do in New York this week. ### Where exactly is Seaport Cinema held? Pier 17 is the site of the screenings, with The Seaport listing the Heineken Riverdeck on the north side of the pier at 89 South Street, New York, NY 10038, as the location. The outdoor setup faces the waterfront, and The Seaport says films begin at sunset. The Seaport describes the series as a weekly outdoor movie program with on-site food and drink options. (timeout.com) The event page says attendees can bring blankets and chairs for the turf area, though those with reserved-seat upgrades are told to leave chairs at home. ### Which movies are playing this week? August 4 brought a screening of “Legally Blonde,” according to The Seaport’s main schedule page. (theseaport.nyc) Thursday, August 6, is set for “She’s the Man,” a date The Seaport lists separately from the usual Tuesday cadence. Eventbrite’s ticket page says “She’s the Man” was rescheduled from July 28. The same page says “National Treasure” was moved from July 21, though The Seaport’s own season page lists that title for September 8, while Eventbrite shows an August 8 rescheduled date. (theseaport.nyc) The venue’s main Seaport Cinema page appears to be the clearer current schedule for the remaining season. (theseaport.nyc) August 11 is scheduled for “13 Going on 30,” followed by “Crazy Rich Asians” on August 18, “Dirty Dancing” on August 25 and “King Richard” on September 1, The Seaport says. A rain date is listed for September 8 on Time Out’s earlier summer lineup report, and The Seaport’s current season page lists “National Treasure” on that date. (eventbrite.com) ### Do you need a ticket, and does RSVP guarantee entry? The Seaport says Seaport Cinema is free. The venue also says RSVP is encouraged but not required. “FREE RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE SEATING,” the event page says, adding that seating is first come, first served. That policy appears on both The Seaport’s event listing and its Eventbrite registration page. (timeout.com) A $25 Heineken Zone upgrade is available for reserved seating, according to The Seaport. The package includes a reserved seat and a bucket of three Heineken beers, with options including Heineken Original, Heineken Silver and Heineken 0.0. (theseaport.nyc) ### What can people bring, and what is sold on site? The Seaport says outside alcohol is not allowed, but outside food is permitted. The venue also says leashed dogs are allowed. (theseaport.nyc) Happy hour runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with $6 Heinekens available at the Riverdeck bar, according to The Seaport. The event pages also list hot dogs, cocktails, frozen drinks and snack samples tied to sponsor Unreal Snacks. (theseaport.nyc) ### What happens if it rains, and where is the latest schedule? The Seaport says screenings are canceled in inclement weather and that a rain date is held at the end of the season. (theseaport.nyc) The venue advises people to RSVP to receive updates. Time Out’s August 3-9 listings page points readers to its weekly events guide for current recommendations, while The Seaport and its Eventbrite page carry the venue-specific schedule and attendance rules. (theseaport.nyc) The next confirmed screening on The Seaport’s event page is “13 Going on 30” on Tuesday, August 11, at sunset at 89 South Street. (timeout.com) (theseaport.nyc)