Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema 2018

Overview

Throw us Sydneysiders a bit of sunshine and we'll take just about any inside activity to the great outdoors. Open-air moviegoing, however, is a clear favourite, so you'll be chuffed to learn that the Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema is returning for a fourth year.

Running for a month from January 11 to February 18 at the Castle Hill Showground, this al fresco event promises summertime cinema at its best. The 24-strong film program — which will show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights — will cover both new releases and classics, across all kinds of genres. The season will kick off with the Christmas flick Daddy's Home 2 followed by a screening of Bad Moms 2 the next night, and finish up Pitch Perfect 3.

But, really, the big screen stuff is just a tiny part of what this pop-up event has in store. Most importantly, the beach-themed bar will be pumping out Pimms and Epic Pizza will be on slice duty. There will also be popcorn and frozen yoghurt for anyone wanting to really ace that date night situation.

Beanbags will ensure total tush comfort, but if you really want to luxe up your cinema experience, you can go VIP in Cabana Class, which gets you a king-sized bed to watch the movie on with three mates. Or you could get eight of your mates together, and shell out $300 for a VIP bell tent — you'll get your own private viewing courtyard, a private butler, cover and all the creature comforts you need to spend a luxe evening under the stars.