Iconic castles and harbours set to host family favourites and Hollywood blockbusters

THE TORCH THEATRE has announced the return of its popular Sunset Cinema season for 2025, bringing open-air film screenings to some of the most scenic locations in west Wales. Held in association with Pure West Radio, this year’s line-up includes showings at Pembroke Castle, Saundersfoot Harbour and—for the first time—Cardigan Castle.

The season opens on Saturday, July 26 with Top Gun: Maverick at Saundersfoot Harbour. Over the following month, audiences will be treated to a mix of blockbusters and family classics, including Toy Story, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Lion King, Grease, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, all shown on a state-of-the-art outdoor LED screen.

Artistic Director Chelsey Gillard said: “The Torch Theatre can’t wait to entertain audiences during the long, warm summer days and nights at some truly iconic locations across our beautiful county. From Saundersfoot Harbour to Pembroke Castle—and now Cardigan Castle too—what better venues to enjoy your favourite films under the stars or in the afternoon sun?”

A season of highlights

New for 2025, Cardigan Castle will host several screenings including Toy Story, Top Gun, The Lion King, Elvis and a special 18+ showing of Saturday Night Fever. Meanwhile, Pembroke Castle will close the season in magical style with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on Friday, August 29, followed by Wicked on Saturday, August 30.

Tŵr y Felin in St Davids also joins the line-up this year, screening Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on Saturday, August 16.

Ms Gillard added: “We try not to let the Pembrokeshire weather affect our screenings—so even if it rains, the show will go on. Only in cases of extreme weather, like dangerously high winds, will we cancel. We advise everyone to dress for the conditions and check the forecast beforehand.”

Full schedule

26 July – Saundersfoot Harbour – Top Gun: Maverick (Gates 7:00pm, film 9:00pm)

1 August – Saundersfoot Harbour – Toy Story (Gates 2:30pm, film 4:00pm)

1 August – Saundersfoot Harbour – Bohemian Rhapsody (Gates 6:00pm, film 7:30pm)

7 August – Cardigan Castle – Toy Story (Gates 4:00pm, film 5:30pm)

7 August – Cardigan Castle – Top Gun (Gates 7:30pm, film 9:00pm)

8 August – Saundersfoot Harbour – Grease (Gates 7:00pm, film 9:00pm)

14 August – Cardigan Castle – The Lion King (Gates 4:00pm, film 5:30pm)

14 August – Cardigan Castle – Elvis (Gates 7:30pm, film 9:00pm)

15 August – Saundersfoot Harbour – Grown Ups (Gates 7:00pm, film 9:00pm)

16 August – Tŵr y Felin, St Davids – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (Gates 7:00pm, film 9:00pm)

22 August – Saundersfoot Harbour – The Lion King (Gates 2:30pm, film 4:00pm)

22 August – Saundersfoot Harbour – Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (Gates 6:00pm, film 7:30pm)

23 August – Cardigan Castle – Saturday Night Fever (18) (Gates 7:30pm, film 9:00pm)

29 August – Pembroke Castle – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Gates 6:00pm, film 7:30pm)

30 August – Pembroke Castle – Wicked (Gates 6:00pm, film 7:30pm)

Tickets are £12 in advance or £15 on the gate, available online at torchtheatre.co.uk or via the Box Office on 01646 695267. Further venue details and updates can be found on the website.