Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars will light up the night in Tamworth's Bicentennial Park for the 11th time tonight.

The family free event will feature blockbuster movie Paddington 2 (rated PG) as well as some pre movie entertainment.

Live Music and kids activities including a circus workshop and football activities will get underway from 5:30 before the movie starts at sunset.

For more information go to www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/cinema