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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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.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Solve Along A Murder, She Wrote
Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at an interactive screening of Murder, She Wrote!
Lunar New Year at Immigration Museum
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant day of music, storytelling and activities for all ages.
Modern Times (1936), Score by Sally Ford and the Idiomatics
Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 masterpiece with a new live soundscape blending live music and electronica.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Peter Weir's undisputed classic screens at ACMI Cinemas this Valentine's Day.
Art of the Score: James Horner
Art of the Score returns to present the music of the legendary Hollywood composer James Horner.
Last updated on Tue 6 Jan 2026
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