Pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

Pop-up cinema season is back! Check out these yearly events and brand new blockbuster experiences.

Capitol Cinema interior with brilliant pink lighting and large illumainted screen.

Christmas Cinema

7 – 22 Dec

Grab the popcorn, this pop-up cinema is dishing up classic Christmas movies. Book $5 tickets and head to the stunning Capitol Theatre for festive films including Home Alone, The Muppet Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The best bit? All proceeds go to local food relief initiatives.

People gathered in the main plaza at Fed Square, seated on deck chairs or rugs, facing towards the big screen and watching a Christmas movie.

Christmas Outdoor Cinema

16 – 23 Dec

Cross your fingers for fine December weather and settle in at Fed Square's free open-air cinema. Grab a deck chair or bring a picnic rug for an evening of free family fun. A lineup of cult-status Christmas flicks are playing on the big screen. Think The Santa Clause, Elf and The Polar Express.

The Christmas themed square at Marvel Stadium with large Christmas trees, a garden area, and people walking around.

Nth Pole

3 – 23 Dec

Marvel Stadium is being transformed into the North Pole this Christmas. Snap a pic with the AFL team-themed trees, then head to Santa’s 360° Cinema Dome. This pop-up cinema is screening two immersive 22-minute Christmas films. Fly through the sky with Santa in “What Santa Sees” and then experience the magic of the “Snowflake Adventure”.

Still from a movie with two Hollywood actors - Gregory Peck and Ingrid Bergman - with their heads touching in an affectionate pose; black and white 1950s style.

Matinees

Until 31 Dec

Calling all classic film buffs. Melbourne's own home of film ACMI has an epic lineup of movies for only $9. See old Hollywood flicks, arthouse restorations, documentaries and musicals on the big screen.