Sydney Outdoor Cinemas 2026–27: Dates, Prices and Free Nights

Outdoor cinemas are a simple, fun way to finish a summer’s day in Sydney. Each year more pop‑ups join the programme, so below I’ve pulled together the key details for 2025–26: what’s on, where to go and what it costs. I’ve highlighted free sessions, dog‑friendly venues and BYO rules where they apply.

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Mov’in Bed

Mov’in Bed is back for its 11th summer, with a new waterfront home at Pyrmont Bay Park. You get real beds under the stars, a big outdoor screen and noise-cancelling headphones, and food and drinks delivered to your bed.

The opening week includes Verity, The Odyssey and The Dog Stars, plus a throwback night with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. You order food and drinks by scanning the QR code on your bedside table.

Seating options:

• Garden Pass on the grass. Bring a blanket. Chairs and inflatables aren’t allowed.
• Comfort Bed, a queen for 2 or a king for 3, with pillows and a doona.
• My Dog & Me Bed, the same as a Comfort Bed plus a dog bed and water bowl.
• VIP Bed, a king with butler service, a welcome drink and bottomless popcorn.

Tip: Arrive early to get settled before sunset and make the most of the service.

Season dates: 4 December 2026 to 28 March 2027. Gates open 6.30pm.
Where: Pyrmont Bay Park, Pyrmont
Cost: Garden Pass from $13 (general admission $19). Beds from $95 for 2 people, dog beds from $105, VIP beds from $160.

Moonlight Cinema – Centennial Park

Moonlight Cinema is back at Centennial Park for summer 2026–27. It opens on Wednesday 25 November with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

December brings new releases like Verity and Sense and Sensibility. Christmas Favourites runs from 11 to 23 December, with Love Actually, Elf and Home Alone. For families, Disney’s Hexed plays on Boxing Day. Some sessions have open captions.

Gates open 90 minutes before each film. There are four ticket types:

• General Admission, where you bring a rug and pick your own spot on the grass
• Connoisseur Lounge, with a guaranteed bean bed and an ice cream
• GWM Gold Grass, with a premium bean bed and food delivered to you
• Platinum Experience, new to Sydney, with a double bean bed for two, drinks, a snackbox and blankets

There’s a kitchen and bar on site. You can also bring your own picnic and drinks. Dogs are welcome.

Transport: Buses from the city or Bondi Junction stop near the Woollahra Gates on Oxford Street, the closest entry to the Belvedere Amphitheatre.

Tickets for sessions up to 30 December are on sale now.

Season Dates: Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Sunday 28 March 2027
Where: Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Parklands
Cost: See moonlight.com.au for 2026–27 prices

Westpac OpenAir Cinema – Sydney Harbour

Set on Mrs Macquaries Point with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Westpac OpenAir Cinema is a summer blend of film, food and Sydney lifestyle. From early evening the harbour’s edge comes alive with al fresco dining and bars, then at dusk a giant three‑storey screen rises from the water. Expect comfortable seating, 4K projection and Dolby digital surround sound.

This summer is OpenAir’s 30th season on the harbour, with over 40 nights of films. The program comes out on 1 December. Westpac customers get a pre-sale from 8 to 10 December, and general tickets go on sale on 14 December. Popular nights sell out, so put that date in your diary.

There are four ticket types:

• The Point gets you in with an unreserved cinema seat.
• Garden Dining adds a dining reservation and a reserved seat.
• Premium Dining includes a premium restaurant booking and a premium reserved seat.
• Westpac Terrace pairs a dining reservation with a premium reserved seat.

Season Dates: 6 January to 19 February 2027
Where: Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point (Royal Botanic Garden Sydney)
Cost: Prices out with the program on 1 December (see westpacopenair.com.au)
Access: Via Mrs Macquaries Road (note: Botanic Garden gates close at 8pm; after this, use Mrs Macquaries Road)

Sunset Cinema Bondi Pavilion

Sunset Cinema usually returns to Bondi Pavilion’s Dolphin Court in November with a few weeks of outdoor movies, Tuesdays to Sundays. Expect a mix of new releases, family favourites and Christmas classics, with gates opening from 6.30pm. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

The 2026–27 program hasn’t been announced yet. Last summer it ran for six weeks, from mid-November to just before Christmas.
Visit sunsetcinema.com.au

Season Dates: 2026–27 dates to be announced
Where: Dolphin Court, Bondi Pavilion
Cost: To be announced. Last season it was $29 adults, $24 concession, $16 kids

Sunset Cinema North Sydney – North Sydney Oval

While best known as a home to cricket or football each summer, North Sydney Oval hosts Sunset Cinema’s summer season. Watch from the lawn, rent a chair or bean bed and if it rains, head for the stands to watch the end of the film. Gates open at 6.30 pm, films start at last light.

Tip: Great for last-minute seats as this large cinema is rarely sold out although the lounge package does.

BYO food and soft drinks – no glass or alcohol allowed or grab a meal from the Greens who will provide on site catering each night.

Dates: Announcement coming
Cost: TBC
Public transport: Bus from North Sydney or Wynyard Station
Visit the Sunset Cinema website for the program

Free Outdoor Cinemas in Sydney

Laneway Cinema turns The Rocks’ cobblestone lanes into a free midweek movie night under the stars. Settle into a bean bag or deck chair and enjoy cult classics, indie favourites and “Popcorn with a Purpose” supporting local charities.

The Rocks says details for the 2026–27 season will be released soon. Last summer it ran every Wednesday from mid-November to early March.

While there is no grass to sit on, cosy bean bags and comfy deck chairs will save you from the hard cobblestones. Check the schedule here.

How it works: Entry is free. For the best seats, register for a free ticket in advance; walk‑ins are welcome on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Tickets are released each Monday for the following Wednesday. Doors open 5.30pm and the film starts at 7pm.

Season Dates: Wednesdays, 2026–27 dates to be announced
Where: End of Playfair Street, The Rocks (just off George Street)
Cost: Free

Movies In The Park Strathfield

We’re excited to announce that Movies in the Park is back at Strathfield Park on select Saturday nights!

Starting on Saturday 7 November 2026, you can enjoy a free movie under the stars with family and friends. Just pack a picnic, grab a blanket or chair, and head over to the top synthetic field near Homebush Road.

Free family fun across the summer!

Dates: Select Saturdays from 7 November 2026. Movies screen at sunset.
Where: Strathfield Park
More: Strathfield Council events calendar

More outdoor cinemas across local council areas will be added when they are released.

Google maps of outdoor cinema locations

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