The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

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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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Focus on Frederick Wiseman

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

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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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Edward Scissorhands in Concert

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

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Focus on the Taiwan New Wave

See celebrated Taiwanese early films and late-career masterpieces.

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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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Out to See

A clothing-optional exploration of Australia's oldest legal nude beach and its depictions on screen.

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Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz

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

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Queering the Music Video

Panel discussion and premiere of three d/Deaf accessible music videos from The Legend of Queen Kong.

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Cinema Club

Movie obsessed teens start a club to reenact scene, play games, and geek out over great films.

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Dodger and GGG Short Films

The premiere of short film Dodger, screened alongside a program of previous GGG short films.

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Home Alone in Concert

Experience the beloved comedy classic with John Williams' charming score performed live by the MSO.

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German Week

Two weeks of culture, art, food, business and plenty to see, taste and do across the city.

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