Mount Smart Stadium Will Become New Zealand's Biggest Drive-In Cinema Next Month

There's no shortage of openair cinema experiences in Auckland, but the classic drive-in where film-goers tune in from the comfort of their car is still relatively unchartered territory. Pull up the handbrake — Mount Smart Stadium will become New Zealand's biggest drive-in movie theatre next month for a one-off screening of the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.

For the first time ever, visitors will be able to drive their vehicles on to the turf to watch the four-time Oscar-winning movie on a gigantic 212-metre screen. The screen usually delivers high-definition live action and replays during Warriors games.

Spaces at Cinema at the Stadia will be limited to 200 cars, with a maximum of four people per car. To create the classic drive-in experience, an FM radio station will be created so that film-goers can tune in on their car radios. Tickets are also available to grab a seat on the grass, with space for bean bags, low seats and picnic blankets. Tickets for are $70 per vehicle with a limit of four people per vehicle and $20 per person for grass seating. Each vehicle ticket includes popcorn and soft drinks for two people.

The screening comes just nine days before Queen + Adam Lambert arrive with The Rhapsody Tour at the same venue. Regional Facilities Auckland's Scott Couch hopes the event will become a regular series across our three stadiums: Mount Smart, Western Springs Stadium and North Harbour Stadium.

Cinema at the Stadia will take place at Mount Smart Stadium on Wednesday, 29 January, 2020. For more information and tickets, visit aucklandstadiums.co.nz.