Float-In Cinema: Valentine's Edition 2023

Overview

If you're going to watch a romantic film with your other half this Valentine's Day, you may as well do so while you're splashing around in a pool — especially if that's the kind of watery movie date that you've never had before. That's what's on the bill at Brisbane's returning outdoor cinema pop-up, aka the fittingly called Float-In Cinema. Once again setting up at W Brisbane, it's taking over the riverside hotel's WET Deck for three nights in February to pair swim-in flicks with food and cocktails.

Screening from Sunday, February 12–Tuesday, February 14 — with a 6.30pm seating time for a 7.15pm start — Float-In Cinema costs $109 per person. For that price, you'll float on the water in an inflatable lounger, watch the movie (obviously), tuck into your choice of three grazing boxes, and sip a glass of bubbles or a I Heart You cocktail upon arrival.

Those food options include a cheese box packed with aged cheddar, double brie, blue cheese, prosciutto, salami and stuffed olives; a savoury box with vegetarian sliders, flank steak skewers, corn ribs and fried plantain with guacamole; and a sweet box with macaroons, mini tarts, mini cakes and caramelised mixed nuts. Whichever you select, you'll need to email the venue in advance to make your pick.

If you're keen, you might want to get in quick, as seats are limited per session. And as for what you'll be watching, romance is the natural theme. So, that means The Other Woman, Focus and — yes, on the day itself — Valentine's Day.