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The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne
Pop-up cinema season is back! Check out these yearly events and brand new blockbuster experiences.
Moonlight Cinema
Melbourne's beloved movies in the gardens are back. Pack a picnic and head to the Royal Botanic Gardens this summer to enjoy new releases and old flicks under the stars. See Wicked: For Good, the Bruce Springsteen biopic and more blockbuster films. Or catch a Christmas classic like Elf, Home Alone or Love Actually.
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Fashion Film Awards Screening
Come along for the official premiere screening, showcasing a curated collection of fashion films.
Jurassic Park in Concert
Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.
Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.
Art of the Score: James Horner
Art of the Score returns to present the music of the legendary Hollywood composer James Horner.
Wicked: For Good Sing-a-long with Lazy Susan and Zelda Moon
Dress in your best Elphaba green or Glinda pink for a drag sing-along screening of Wicked: For Good.
Kids' Flicks with Feelings
Flex your emotional muscles this summer with a series of fun films for imaginative minds.
Outdoor Cinema: Dancing with Danger
A high-energy nightly double bill pairing musicals and action blockbusters.
Family Museum Sleepovers (Ages 6 to 12)
Explore the Museum after dark in this unique overnight experience at Melbourne Museum.
Matinees
Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with our curated line-up of films at a discounted rate.
CHARGE! Agincourt by Back to Back Theatre
A new exhibition by Geelong's Back to Back Theatre brings fresh perspective to the story of Henry V.
Capitol Theatre Orchestra followed by The Sting (1973)
Live 1920s jazz followed by a screening of The Sting (1973) with the Capitol Theatre Orchestra.
People of Passion International Film Festival
A feel-good festival celebrating fresh voices and inspiring films from all over the globe.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.
Outdoor Cinema: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
An epic three-night journey featuring the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings.
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Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience
Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.