The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce The Honesdale National Bank as the official series sponsor of its popular summer film program, now rebranded as The Honesdale National Bank Big Screen Summer Series.
Building on the success of last year’s season, the 2026 series feature eight weeks of family-friendly programming, featuring beloved children’s films every Tuesday at 1:00 PM throughout the summer. All screenings will take place on The Luzerne Foundation Screen at the Kirby Center, offering a classic big-screen experience in a historic theater setting.
“Following the incredible response to last year’s series, we’re excited to welcome families back to the Kirby for another summer of making memories together,” said Joell Yarmel, Executive Director. “We’re especially grateful to The Honesdale National Bank for their support in making this series more accessible to our community. We are proud to continue building this tradition in downtown Wilkes-Barre.”
“Our local communities are stronger and more vibrant thanks to the incredible programming offered by the Kirby Center,” said Elizbeth Nagy, VP, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Digital Banking for The Honesdale National Bank. “Bringing families and communities together with joy and core memories is a privilege our Foundation is proud to be a part of.”
As part of the Kirby Center’s ongoing mission to serve the community, the series continues to provide accessible, affordable entertainment for families across the region.
2026 Film Lineup
- June 23: Finding Nemo
- June 30: Ratatouille
- July 7: Zootopia
- July 14: Dumbo
- July 21: Frozen II
- July 28: Trolls
- August 4: Cars
- August 11: Space Jam
Admission:
- FREE for children 12 & under
- $5 for ages 13 & up
- Children without valid ID must be accompanied by an adult
How to Purchase Tickets:
- Online: kirbycenter.org and ticketmaster.com
- In-person: Visit the Kirby Center Box Office (Monday–Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
- By phone: Call 570-826-1100
For more information, visit: https://kirbycenter.org/shows/
About the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts:
The F.M. Kirby Center is a historic Art Deco-Moderne-style performing arts center located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
