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Summer Nights Movies 2025

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Kick back and relax in Stratford’s picturesque parks this January for Stratford District Council’s free Summer Nights concert and movie events.

On Saturday 25 January, whānau can get comfy in front of the outdoor big screen for our Summer Nights movies in the park.

Being held for the first time in Victoria Park, next to the Stratford Bike Park, families can enjoy Trolls Band Together at 4pm and Wonka at 5.45pm. Two movies that won the community’s vote, fighting off some fierce competition, on SDC’s Facebook page when asked earlier this year.

Movie times:

  • 4pm - Trolls Band Together
  • 5.45pm - Wonka

Kai/food options

There'll be some snacks available to purchase on site and you can also pack a picnic from home or support local with takeaways from our Stratford eateries.

On site we'll have:

  • Safe Delights - 100% gluten free, main meals and chips, deserts, and coffee.
  • Mr Kool - Lovely soft serve ice-creams
  • Fruzo Taranaki - Slushies
  • Sarah's Baked Bliss - Hot donuts and cupcakes

Getting there

Parking is available on the streets surrounding Victoria Park, including Regan Street, Cordelia Street and Orlando Street.

If you're coming from outside of Stratford, turn onto Regan Street/SH43 from the northern Broadway roundabout.

Dogs

While some of Victoria Park is a dog walking zone, if you’re settling in to watch the movies, please leave your four-legged friend at home. There’ll be loud sounds, lots of people (some who may be frightened of dogs), curious kids, and picnic food just lying around! These can be a bit much for even the goodest dog to handle for a whole movie.

What can you bring

  • Umbrellas and chairs, but we ask that you consider others when setting up so that everyone can have an enjoyable experience.
  • A picnic if you don't wish to purchase food at the event.

Thanks to our sponsors TET and TOI Foundation for helping make this community event possible.

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Location

Victoria Park
Next to Stratford Bike Park
Regan Street/Cordelia Street

Contact Information

Anna-Louise Crane

acrane@stratford.govt.nz 06 765 6099

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