The beloved Moonlight Cinema is coming back to Melbourne for its 29th summer season. Brush off your picnic blankets, breathe in the balmy night air, and look forward to box office blockbusters and family favourites. This outdoor cinema event is playing in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens from Friday November 29 until Sunday March 30.
Moonlight Cinema Program
For its first month, get ready for the festive season with two weeks of beloved holiday films, like Elf, Love Actually, The Holiday, Red One, Home Alone 1 and 2, The Muppet Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Families will have plenty to choose from with Inside Out 2 and a special preview screening of Paddington in Peru.
There’s also new releases like Gladiator II ,Wicked and Heretic, as well as box office hits from this year like Challengers, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fall Guy and Twisters. See the Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man, on Boxing Day, and have fun with your besties at screenings like Barbie and Mean Girls (2004).
See their full Melbourne program here.
What else can you look forward to?
Each Moonlight Cinema location will have their own kitchens, bars, on-site activations and bean bags. Look forward to things like:
- Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling Platinum Experience – At select locations around Australia, including Melbourne, each guest can enjoy a complimentary Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling, as well as a food package. You’ll also receive personal waiter service straight to your deluxe double bean bag.
- Singapore Airline Gold Grass – Get great views and waiter service, with food and drink delivered straight to your bean bag.
- Connoisseur Lounge – Love ice cream? This option is for you. Receive a Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream stick and settle in to a bean bag in a reserved area.
- K9 Natural – Moonlight Cinema is a dog-friendly event. Ensure your dog stays as comfy as you by hiring out a dog bean bed.
- Garnier Garden Cart – Take home samples of Garnier products from the Garnier Garden Cart.
- Official Aperol Spritz Bar – Sip on freshly made Aperol Spritz, as well as Espolon Tequila Sparkling Margarita, over the summer at this popular bar.
How should I prepare?
If you’re not hiring a bean bag, you’re welcome to pack your own picnic rug and sprawl out across the lawn for a perfect night at the movies. Avoid any pesky bugs by wearing insect repellent, and bring a blanket or wear layers to keep you warm. Of course, you’re welcome to BYO your own food and drink, including alcohol.
However, if you forget to bring snacks, there will be a small range of food and drink to purchase on-site. There will also be a licenced bar.
This is a dog-friendly experience, so you’re welcome to bring your pooch for company as long as they’re well-behaved.
Moonlight Cinema dates around Australia:
- Adelaide – Botanic Park – November 28 to February 16
- Brisbane – Roma Street Parklands – November 21 to February 16
- Melbourne – Royal Botanic Gardens – November 29 to March 30
- Perth – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – December 5 to March 30
- Sydney – Centennial Parklands – November 22 to March 30