Discover what’s on at Lighthouse Poole in August 2026, with confirmed events including Toy Story 5, André Rieu’s Viva Maastricht!, Creative Summer Camp and National Theatre Live’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Explore family cinema, children’s holiday activities, classical music and filmed theatre, with key August dates, advertised ticket prices and booking information for Poole’s leading arts and entertainment venue.
4th August 2026
Lighthouse Poole has a packed programme throughout August 2026, with major new cinema releases, family films, accessible screenings, independent dramas, cult classics and five days of creative summer activities for children.
Families can see new releases including Minions & Monsters, Toy Story 5, Moana, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Elsewhere in the programme are Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, a special screening of David Byrne’s American Utopia, National Theatre Live and the fiftieth-anniversary return of Taxi Driver.
Here are the films and events currently listed at Lighthouse Poole during August 2026.
Friday 31 July-Thursday 13 August 2026
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues into August with screenings running until 13 August.
The film carries a 15 certificate and retells the ancient story of Odysseus and his difficult journey home following the Trojan War. A captioned performance is included within the advertised run.
Friday 31 July-Wednesday 19 August 2026
Families have several opportunities to see Minions & Monsters throughout the first half of August.
The U-certified film brings the popular Minions back to the cinema and is one of the most accessible choices for families with younger children during the school holidays.
Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 5.45pm
David Byrne’s acclaimed stage production American Utopia returns to the screen for a special evening presentation.
The film captures Byrne and a group of musicians performing songs from across his career within a distinctive theatrical production. It carries a 12A certificate.
Friday 7-Tuesday 11 August 2026
Lighthouse’s Silver Screen programme offers selected daytime film screenings accompanied by a relaxed cinema experience.
The Christophers carries a 15 certificate, with a captioned performance available during the advertised run.
Friday 7–Thursday 20 August 2026
Disney’s Moana returns to the big screen during the summer holidays.
The PG-rated family film follows Moana as she journeys across the ocean with the demigod Maui. Its extended August run provides families with several dates to choose from.
Saturday 8-Wednesday 12 August 2026
André Rieu celebrates the anniversary of his famous Maastricht summer concerts with a special cinema presentation.
Joined by the Johann Strauss Orchestra, Rieu brings the music and atmosphere of Vrijthof Square to the Lighthouse screen.
Monday 10-Friday 14 August 2026 from 10am
Lighthouse’s Creative Summer Camp runs across five consecutive days during the school holidays.
The family programme gives children an opportunity to work creatively through activities connected with art, movement and imaginative making. Each day is listed separately:
Places must be booked through Lighthouse, and families should check the official listing for age guidance, prices and what children need to bring.
Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11.30am
Parents and carers can see Toy Story 5 during a dedicated parent-and-baby screening.
The performance is suitable for adults accompanied by babies and is also listed as captioned. It provides a more relaxed cinema environment in which parents do not need to worry about babies making noise or becoming unsettled.
Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 2pm
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the familiar group of toys return in Toy Story 5.
The latest PG-rated film in the Pixar series explores what happens when traditional toys are faced with children’s growing interest in electronic technology.
Thursday 13 August 2026 at 3.30pm
Lighthouse is also showing a relaxed performance of Toy Story 5.
Relaxed screenings usually make adjustments to the conventional cinema environment and may be particularly suitable for people who benefit from reduced sensory pressure or greater freedom to move around. Visitors should check Lighthouse’s accessibility guidance for the specific arrangements.
Friday 14 August 2026 at 7pm
The People’s Emergency Briefing is listed as a film presentation carrying a 15 certificate.
The official What’s On programme should be consulted for the complete synopsis, running time and booking details.
Saturday 15 August 2026 at 3.30pm
In addition to the Silver Screen performances earlier in the month, The Christophers receives a standard afternoon screening on 15 August.
The film carries a 15 certificate.
Saturday 15 August 2026 at 7pm
Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver returns to the big screen to mark its fiftieth anniversary.
The influential 1976 film stars Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle, a troubled night-time taxi driver navigating the streets of New York. It carries an 18 certificate and is intended for adult audiences.
Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 2.45pm
Tuner receives an afternoon screening at Lighthouse on 19 August.
The crime drama carries a 15 certificate and follows a piano tuner whose unusually sensitive hearing draws him into a very different kind of work.
Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 6pm
Lighthouse’s Team Pics selection presents Delicatessen, the surreal French black comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro.
The film carries a 15 certificate and offers one of the month’s more unusual alternatives to mainstream cinema releases.
Thursday 20 August 2026 at 6.30pm
Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in National Theatre Live’s filmed production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
The story follows the rivalry, manipulation and dangerous games played by the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. The screening carries a 15 certificate.
Friday 21-Tuesday 25 August 2026
Tuner also forms part of the Silver Screen programme later in the month.
The advertised run includes a captioned performance, giving audiences several additional opportunities to see the film.
Friday 21-Thursday 27 August 2026
Holy Days screens across seven days towards the end of August.
The film carries a 12A certificate. Visitors should consult the official Lighthouse listing for the synopsis, full screening schedule and accessibility information.
Friday 21-Thursday 27 August 2026
One of the month’s biggest new releases is Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The Marvel film carries a 12A certificate and is showing across several dates during the final full week of August. A captioned performance is included within the advertised run.
With its superhero action and recognisable characters, this is likely to be one of the most popular summer-holiday cinema choices for older children, teenagers and families.
Saturday 22-Thursday 27 August 2026
Younger cinema visitors can see Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie during the final week of the school holidays.
The film carries a PG certificate and combines the familiar rescue pups with a dinosaur-themed adventure.
Friday 28 August-Thursday 3 September 2026
The End of Oak Street begins its Lighthouse run at the end of August and continues into September.
Its certificate is currently listed as to be confirmed. Final age guidance should therefore be checked before booking.
Friday 28 August-Thursday 3 September 2026
The 15-rated film Tony also begins screening on 28 August and continues into early September.
The official Lighthouse listing should be checked for individual performance times and a full description.
Saturday 29th August 2026 at 13:00
The Last Guest at the Holloway Motel is also included within Lighthouse’s late-August programme and carries a 15 certificate.
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