Overview
Heading to Moonlight Cinema has been one of the best ways to spend a balmy night across Australia since 1995. Kicking things off 30 years ago with a screening of Tarantino classic Pulp Fiction, the much-loved outdoor cinema is celebrating its milestone birthday with the launch of a special cinematic lineup selected by the audience — The People's Program.
While the cinema never misses a beat when it comes to the silver screen schedule, showcasing new releases, timeless masterpieces and family-friendly hits, now audiences are invited to have their say on which films return to the big screen. With voting open, choose from a curated list of classics, sing-alongs and cult favourites, from Shrek and Dirty Dancing to The Castle and Jurassic Park.
"For three decades, Moonlight Cinema has been a quintessential summer ritual for millions of Australians," says John Boero, General Manager of Entertainment Operations, EVT. "The People's Program gives fans the chance to help shape the season and enjoy their most-loved films — under the stars, where Moonlight magic happens."
However, there's more to this event than just picking the flicks. Everyone who votes will receive a 30 percent discount on general admission tickets to The People's Program sessions, screening the top-voted requests from January through March. Plus, voters go into the draw to win a double season pass alongside other stellar prizes so that you can experience Moonlight Cinema at its very best.
As for the rest of the season, this year's Moonlight Cinema is particularly merry. From Tuesday, December 9–Tuesday, December 23, movie-lovers will be treated to Christmas Favourites. Spanning two weeks of crowd-pleasing festive films, Love Actually, Elf, Home Alone, The Holiday and more are taking over massive al fresco screens around the country.
Then it's time for summer blockbusters, including new releases like Wicked: For Good, Eternity and Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Meanwhile, there's no shortage of new family flicks bound to become old favourites, like Zootopia 2, Moana 2 and How to Train Your Dragon.
Moonlight Cinema runs in various locations with specific dates from Friday, November 21–Sunday, April 5, 2026. Head to the website for more information.