Starlight Saturdays 2026 Lineup
Live comedy, outdoor movies, and summer nights under the stars
Spend your Saturday nights in Downtown San Jose with entertainment, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun at St. James Park
The evening kicks off with local comedians before the featured film takes over the big screen at dusk. Bring a blanket or low chair, relax on the lawn, and enjoy lawn games, themed trivia, face painting, food trucks, and a full beer garden throughout the season.
Starlight Saturdays is presented by UA Local Union 393, co-produced by the San Jose Downtown Association & Filco Events, in partnership with Viva Parks.
2026 Lineup
July 18
She’s the Man (2006) | PG-13
She’s the Man (2006) | PG-13
When her twin brother leaves town, Viola disguises herself as him to attend his elite boarding school and play on the boys’ soccer team. But as romance, mistaken identities, and hilarious situations unfold, keeping her secret becomes harder than she expected.
Kick off the season with an outdoor screening of She’s the Man on July 18! Celebrate the final weekend of the World Cup with live comedy from ComedySportz San Jose before the movie, plus themed activities, games, food trucks, and more.
August 1
Happy Gilmore (1996) | PG-13
Happy Gilmore (1996) | PG-13
After his grandmother’s house is repossessed by the IRS, a bad-tempered hockey player takes his talents to golf to earn the big bucks and get his grandmother’s house back.
- Live comedy before the movie
- Happy Gilmore on the big screen at dusk
Lawn games, face painting, themed trivia and prizes, cold drinks, and food trucks.
More details coming soon.
August 15
Bring it On (2000) | PG-13
Bring it On (2000) | PG-13
A champion high school cheerleading squad discovers its previous captain stole all their best routines from an inner-city school and must scramble to compete at this year’s championships.
- Live comedy before the movie
- Bring it On movie the big screen at dusk
Lawn games, face painting, themed trivia and prizes, cold drinks and food trucks.
More details coming soon.
Event Details | July 18
Pre-Movie Activities
- Soccer activity with Volo Sports San Jose
- Face painting with Rosmar Face Painting
- Craft activity with Bad Crafts Social
- Photo booth with props
- Movie trivia with prizes
- Family-friendly lawn games + rock climbing wall
Event Survey Rewards
- The first 50 people will receive a free bag of popcorn
- Everyone will be automatically entered to win a $50 Dine Downtown Gift Card to Sixth Street Burger
Show your confirmation page to the SJDA Staff at the Info Booth
Food & Drinks
Community & Partners
Say hello to Bay FC, Groundwerx, SJDA and Viva Parks
Everything You Need to Know
Answers to some frequently asked questions
Starlight Saturdays is free to the public thanks to our sponsors.
Absolutely! There will be fun family-friendly activities and games for the whole family to enjoy.
The event is held at the corner of the park on N. Third and E. St. James streets (across from the Corinthian Grand Ballroom).
Yes! There will be on-site food trucks and a beer garden.
Arrive at 6 p.m. for live entertainment, trivia, family-friendly activities, food trucks and beer garden. Movies begin at dusk, around 8:30 p.m.
Light Rail: Check VTA.org for nearby bus stops and schedules.
Parking: The closest garages are the Third Street Garage between Santa Clara and St. John streets and the Market & San Pedro Garage. There is also metered street parking surrounding the park that is free on weekends.
About Starlight Series
The San Jose Downtown Association has produced free outdoor summertime movies for more than two decades, and was among the first to precede screenings with games and activities. The intention of the program has always been to bring together community members of all ages to enjoy Downtown’s beautiful public spaces.
Parking
Five ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of free parking.
The garages closest to Starlight Cinema at St. James Park are the Third Street Garage between Santa Clara and St. John streets and the Market & San Pedro Garage.
Thank you to our series sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Partners
Starlight Sundays is presented by UA Local Union 393, co-produced by the San Jose Downtown Association & Filco Events, in partnership with Viva Parks.
