If you’re mourning the loss of Vivid, we’re here with some good news. There’s plenty more on the cards to keep you occupied this winter and beyond. Top of the list is the popular Bastille Festival which is returning this July with all the cheesy goodness, French vibes and comfort food you could ask for from July 13-16. This time around, art and cinema feature prominently in the festival’s stacked line-up and an exciting event to look forward to is Le Mulled Wine Cinema, a wonderful and festive event that blends delicious mulled wine with popular French movies, all screened harbourside.
Le Mulled Wine Cinema
Experience the magic of French cinema while snuggled up in deck chairs and cozy blankets and an endless supply of mulled wine on hand. The cinema will run throughout the festival with some exciting screenings of old classics planned. Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Amélie and Pixar’s Ratatouille are some popular movies to look forward to. Find the full program below.
- Thursday, July 13
The French Dispatch at 5pm
Le Dîner de cons at 8pm. - Friday, July 14
Le père Noël est une ordure at 5pm
Marie Antoinette AT 8pm - Saturday, July 15
La Famille Bélier at 11am
Les Choristes at 2pm
Ratatouille at 5pm
Amélie Poulain at 8pm - Sunday, July 15
Ratatouille at 11am
Les Visiteurs at 2pm
La Vie en rose at 5pm.
Grab your tickets to the Le Mulled Wine Cinema here.
Wondering what else is on during the Bastille Festival? There’s live performances including music, DJs, dance and street performances plus fire artists and more. Plus, go on a 1.4-kilometre wine-tasting tour around the Harbour and dive into all the sweet and savoury French cuisine on offer. Read all about it here.