Want to Watch a Movie on an Island in the Middle of The Hudson River?

Have you ever wanted to watch a movie on an island in the middle of a body of water? Well, now you can at Bannerman Island on the Hudson River.

Bannerman Island Opens for the 2025 Season

In early May 2025, Bannerman Island officially opened for the season.

Guests can visit the island and castle weekends from May until October with a paid ticket for a tour or an event.

READ MORE: What To Expect At Bannerman Island For The 2025 Season

There are a handful of events that you can enjoy including self guided tours, dinner events and kayak tours where instead of taking a boat to the island, you paddle yourself there from the Cornwall area.

Additionally, Bannerman announced that they are bringing back one of their more popular events...Movie night!

Bannerman Island Announces 2025 Movie Night Schedule

Have you ever wanted to have a movie night on an island in the middle of the Hudson River with a castle as your backdrop?

Well, now's your chance! Starting on May 16th, 2025 Bannerman Island will be playing different movies once or twice a month.

In order to have a movie night, there must be 2 boat loads of 44 people. Guests on the first boat at 6:30 pm will receive a guided tour of the island before the movie starts.

Those on the second boat at 7:30 pm will be given a lecture of Bannerman Island as they wait for the boat to bring you back.

What movies will be played this year? Bannerman has an excellent line up mixed with fun family films, classics starring Betty Davis and a spooky showing just in time for Halloween.

Take a look at the line up below:

Get your tickets today at BannermanCastle.org.

Are Drive-In Theaters Still a Thing in New York State?

They sure are!

If going to see a movie on an island isn't quite you're thing, check out one of the 23 drive-in theaters in New York that are still showing films all summer long: