The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) is pleased to announce its 2026 Movies by Moonlight series, taking place outdoors at Top of the Park from June 12-28. This year, Movies by Moonlight is embracing the unexpected with Holidays in June, a playful, genre-hopping series that flips the calendar and celebrates out-of-season favorites under the stars.
This year’s lineup features nine films, eight of which make their Movies by Moonlight debut, all chosen because they feel delightfully out of place for summer and therefore exactly right. Expect festive chaos, heartfelt moments, romantic misadventures, and a touch of movie magic, usually reserved for chillier months.
These stories remind us that holidays are not about dates, but about sharing moments together. Grab a blanket, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for summer nights filled with tradition, surprise, and the joy of gathering.
All film screenings will begin at 9:45 PM, with the exception of Hamilton, which will screen at 9:30 PM, and It’s a Wonderful Life, which will screen at 10:00 PM on So Long Sunday, the season’s closing night. Additional events and series will be announced throughout the spring, with the full 2026 season to be unveiled on May 1.
Hamilton (PG-13, 2020, 2h 59m) – Sunday, June 14 – 9:30 PM
Gremlins (PG, 1984, 1h 46m) – Tuesday, June 16 – 9:45 PM
Sleepless in Seattle (PG, 1993, 1h 40m) – Wednesday, June 17 – 9:45 PM
Sinners (R, 2025, 2h 17m) – Thursday, June 18 – 9:45 PM
Coco (PG, 2017, 1h 45m) – Sunday, June 21, 2026 – 9:45 PM
Groundhog Day (PG, 1993, 1h 41m) – Tuesday, June 23 – 9:45 PM
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (R, 1987, 1h 33m) – Wednesday, June 24 – 9:45 PM
Elf (PG, 2003, 1h 37m) – Thursday, June 25 – 9:45 PM
It’s a Wonderful Life (PG, 1946, 2h 10m) 80th Anniversary – Sunday, June 28 – 10:00 PM
Individual films are supported by Cardamom, ECO PHYSICS, FOUND Gallery, Kapnick, Northstar Bank, Sax Wealth Advisors, Wessinger Properties, TheRide, and Yarrow Real Estate.
A2SF events are supported by a generous community of individuals, foundations, and businesses. The 2026 Title Sponsors are the Ann Arbor District Library, City of Ann Arbor, Destination Ann Arbor, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Muth Law, O&W, and the University of Michigan.
Events at Top of the Park will take place between June 12 – 28, 2026.
A2SF champions performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. In addition to a nearly four-week festival each June that attracts a diverse audience of over 80,000 people and offers over 200 concerts, art exhibitions, kids activities, spectacle, and film screenings, A2SF presents compelling experiences throughout the year on the campus of the University of Michigan and throughout Washtenaw County.
The mission of A2SF is to present a world-class celebration of arts and entertainment that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region. A2SF was founded as a partnership between the University of Michigan and the City of Ann Arbor and produced its first season in 1984. For more information on all events, please visit A2SF.ORG.