About
Wireless headphones, Adirondack seats and the Empire State Building glowing past the screen — the 37th St rooftop cinema is down to its final nights.
This is the open-air movie night that solves every outdoor-cinema problem: wireless headphones kill the Midtown traffic noise, every Adirondack chair and loveseat has a clean line to the screen, and the Empire State Building glows a few blocks south as the sky darkens through the film. The season closes this week, so these are literally the last screenings before the terrace goes dark. If a rooftop movie has been on your summer list, it's now or next year.
What to expect
You'll settle into an Adirondack chair or two-person loveseat on a 3rd-floor terrace, put on wireless headphones synced to the film, and watch the skyline shift from gold to dark behind the screen. A full bar and snacks are steps away; each night runs a different title, from cult classics to recent releases.
Good to know
- Book online — the closing-week screenings are the season's most in-demand
- Every seat gets wireless headphones, so dialogue stays crisp over street noise
- Closest trains: B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W to 34 St–Herald Sq
- Loveseats suit date nights; solo Adirondacks are great for one
- The terrace is open-air — check the sky and bring a layer for after sunset
- Concessions and a craft bar are on the roof
More film this weekend
Common questions
What happens if it rains?
Screenings run rain or shine in light weather with ponchos, but heavy weather cancellations are rebooked or refunded per the venue's policy.
Is this really the end of the season?
The Midtown terrace's spring–summer run wraps up this week, making these the final screenings before the rooftop closes.
Where exactly is the rooftop?
On the 3rd-floor terrace at 60 W 37th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues — the screen faces the Empire State Building.