Open-air cinema. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller (Mercedes-Benz Classic archives) The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart will turn into an open-air cinema this summer, with 15 film screenings scheduled from August 21 to September 6, 2026.
The annual event will bring a mix of comedy, science fiction, adventure and outdoor films to the museum grounds, with screenings taking place beneath the open sky. Advance ticket sales are already underway, although several evenings have already sold out.
Open-air cinema. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller (Mercedes-Benz Classic archives)Among the highlights is Steven Spielberg's new science fiction film “Disclosure Day – The Day of Truth,” scheduled for August 29. The film explores the question of whether humanity is alone in the universe.
Another new addition to this year's program is “Steckerlfischfiasko,” the latest crime comedy featuring village police officer Franz Eberhofer, played by Sebastian Bezzel. The film will be shown on August 30 and brings the series' trademark dry Bavarian humor to the open-air cinema.
The program begins on August 21 with “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” although that screening is already sold out. Other sold-out dates include “Michael” on August 23, the European Outdoor Film Tour on August 26, the Ocean Film Tour on September 2 and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on September 6.
Open-air cinema. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller (Mercedes-Benz Classic archives)The full 2026 program is:
-August 21: The Devil Wears Prada 2 — sold out
-August 22: Special Treatment
-August 23: Michael — sold out
-August 25: A Munich Resident in Heaven
-August 26: European Outdoor Film Tour 2025 — sold out
-August 27: Minions & Monsters
-August 28: Oh, This Gap, This Terrible Gap
-August 29: Disclosure Day – The Day of Truth
-August 30: Steckerlfischfiasko
-September 1: Chéri, I'm Coming! – The Invention of Pleasure
-September 2: Ocean Film Tour — sold out
-September 3: Glennkill: A Sheep Mystery
-September 4: The Astronaut – Project Hail Mary
-September 5: The Odyssey
-September 6: Spider-Man: Brand New Day — sold out
The open-air stage is integrated into the museum hill, giving visitors a view of the screen from every seat. The distinctive architecture of the Mercedes-Benz Museum also provides a backdrop for the evening screenings.
Doors open at 7 p.m., while the films begin after sunset.
For travelers visiting Stuttgart, the event offers an opportunity to combine an evening of entertainment with a visit to one of the city's best-known museums. The Mercedes-Benz Museum itself is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the ticket office closing at 5 p.m.
Tickets and the complete program are available through the museum's official website.