The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

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NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

NGV Friday Nights shine with Cartier, featuring live music, flims, food and drinks.

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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

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Games Week Film Program

Visit ACMI cinema as they celebrate videogames on film.

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The Design of Dredge and Q&A

How did a NZ trio create a genre-changing game that has captured audiences around the world?

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Focus on Frederick Wiseman

Celebrate the 62-year career of one of the great observers of modern life.

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Outdoor Cinema: Feathers, Fins and Friendship

Catch beloved family-friendly adventure films about human and animal friendships, on the Big Screen.

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The History of Concrete: Q&A

Enjoy advance screenings of The History of Concrete and a special pre-recorded Q&A.

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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

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Love Actually In Concert

The ultimate romantic comedy, with a live symphony orchestra.

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We Like Laika

A retrospective look at Laika Studios' masterpieces in anticipation of their next feature, Wildwood.

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Edward Scissorhands in Concert

The MSO performs Danny Elfman's ethereal and emotive score live to picture.

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Focus on Lynne Ramsay

A career-spanning season pairing Lynne Ramsay's most celebrated films and ones that inspired her.

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Lifelike

Lifelike is a major new exhibition celebrating the magic of movie puppetry in all its forms.

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Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz

Love, destiny and iconic Korean soundtracks transformed with the Mina Yu Ensemble.

Last updated on Tue 6 Jan 2026

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