Film classics including Dirty Dancing coming to free open air cinema
And, thanks to Newport City Council using UK government funding, the 400 tickets for each performance will be free.
Starting with the feel-good musical Mamma Mia on August 9, the shows will include Dirty Dancing on August 10 and Wicked the 11th. There will be vocal entertainment before each of these performances.
The final film at the festival will be The Greatest Showman on August 12 which will be preceded by a fire-eating act.
Cinema goers can bring their own chair, picnic blanket and snacks. There will also be food and drink available to buy as well as chairs to hire.
Cllr James Clarke, cabinet member for regeneration and business growth, said: 'The city centre is buzzing this summer with so much going on from Newport Now's urban beach to the pop-up park near The Wave where families can sit and chill for a while.
'There is also a great outdoor music festival on August 9 in High Street which has been organised by a new collaboration involving our fantastic grassroots music venues in that part of the city centre. It has also received funding from the UK government through SPF.
'There's also loads going on in The Riverfront for all ages. You can find out about all these amazing events at www.whatsoncityofnewport.co.uk '
Find out more and book tickets for the film festival go to www.wondercinema.co.uk/newport-summer-events
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