Cinema at the 'G

Overview

Melbourne's late summer openair cinema will occupy hallowed turf, with a pop-up cinema on the pitch at the MCG. Taking over the iconic sporting arena for the final weekend of summer, Cinema at the 'G will showcase a pair of critically acclaimed films under the stars.

On Friday, February 24, they're screening Lion, the Australian-made drama starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman that's poised to clean up at this year's Academy Awards. The following evening it's up in the air (and then down in the river) with Tom Hanks in Sully, the real-life drama about the heroics of US Airways pilot Chesley Sullenberger.

Ticketholders can bring picnic blankets, pillows and snacks, or munch on cinema food available for purchase on-site. Doors open at 6.30pm for an 8.30pm start. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Bank of Melbourne Neighbourhood Fund, which in turns supports an array of Victorian charities.