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 blockbusters like Wicked: For Good, or catch the latest entry in the epic Avatar series. There's also regular screenings of cult classics. Think Shrek, Back to the Future and The Parent Trap.
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Best of 2025
Celebrate the year's best films, focusing on excellence in acting, direction and cinematography.
Kids' Flicks with Feelings
Flex your emotional muscles this summer with a series of fun films for imaginative minds.
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.
Capitol Theatre Orchestra followed by The Sting (1973)
Live 1920s jazz followed by a screening of The Sting (1973) with the Capitol Theatre Orchestra.
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.
Fashion Film Awards Screening
Come along for the official premiere screening, showcasing a curated collection of fashion films.
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.
Matinees
Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with our curated line-up of films at a discounted rate.
Jurassic Park in Concert
Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.
People of Passion International Film Festival
A feel-good festival celebrating fresh voices and inspiring films from all over the globe.
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.
Solve Along A Murder, She Wrote
Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at an interactive screening of Murder, She Wrote!
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