Sunset Cinema Is Bringing Its Outdoor Movies, Bean Bags and Bar to Bondi Beach From November

For six weeks at the end of 2023, cinema will join sun, surf and sand as one of the best things to enjoy at Bondi Beach. From mid-November, Sunset Cinema is heading to the iconic Sydney spot, setting up shop at Bondi Pavilion. There'll be movies under the stars. There'll be bean bags to sit on. There'll be a bar serving boozy beverages, food trucks dishing up bites and popcorn — of course — as a snack option, too.

Sunset Cinema is no stranger to Sydney. Over the summer of 2022–23, it screened flicks in St Ives and also North Sydney, with a season at the latter also on the itinerary again from January 2024. Getting its projectors whirring at Bondi Pavilion is a brand-new addition to its lineup, however, and an exciting one — with exactly what you'll be watching still to be announced.

Film lovers will be heading to Dolphin Court for their al fresco flick fix from Thursday, November 16–Saturday, December 23, with Sunset Cinema screening from Monday–Saturday.

If the lineup is anything like the openair cinema's past Sydney runs, attendees can expect recent box-office hits, new arrivals on the big screen, festive flicks leading into Christmas and retro favourites. On the bill last season: everything from Top Gun: Maverick, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Strange World, Don't Worry Darling, The Menu and Everything Everywhere All At Once to Elf, Love Actually, Home Alone and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

"We are excited to bring our unique brand of entertainment to the Bondi community this summer," said Sunset Cinema's General Manager Brad Garth, announcing the Bondi Beach season.

"The Sunset Cinema movie experience is all about delivering quality entertainment that everyone can enjoy. We can't wait to launch the perfect summer event at Australia's most iconic beach."

Sunset Cinema will take its openair flicks to seven locations across Australia's east coast over the summer of 2023–24, including Wollongong, Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne.

At all stops around the country, BYO picnics are encouraged; however, the event is fully licensed, which means alcohol can only be purchased onsite. And if you don't pack enough snacks, that's where the hot food options, plus plenty of the requisite movie treats like chips, chocolates, lollies and popcorn, come in.

Sunset Cinema will hit Dolphin Court, Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach from Thursday, November 16–Saturday, December 23 — screening from Monday–Saturday. Head to the Sunset Cinema website for further details.

Top image: Bondi Pavilion.