South Bank Openair Christmas Cinema

Overview

Last-minute shopping, over-indulging at celebratory shindigs and pretending not to be annoyed about receiving another pair of socks: they're all a part of every Christmas. For kids and adults alike, so is many a seasonal-themed film. If it has Santa or Christmas in the title, it's optimal viewing at this time of year.

The folks at South Bank certainly think so, and are putting together their yearly Christmas Cinema Series to add movie merriment to the precinct's seasonal festivities. But these free films are never just for families. Any yuletide movie held under Brisbane's starry skies and by the water at South Bank's Cultural Forecourt at this summery time of the season is perfect for, well, everyone.

Pack a picnic and enjoy a flick every night from Friday, December 14–Sunday, December 22. The movie lineup hasn't been revealed as yet, but usually skews familiar but still festive and fun. (ON the list in past years: Elf, A Christmas Carol, Elliott: The Littlest Reindeer, Arthur Christmas and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, The Holiday, Happiest Season, The Grinch, Home Alone 2, Batman Returns and Gremlins, to name a few).

Attending is free, with the films kicking off at 7pm. From 4pm, there'll also be live music, as well as food trucks serving up bites to eat.