Moonlight Cinema, Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, celebrates its 30th birthday season with The People’s Program; a nationwide vote to shape this season’s line-up. The cinema returns from 21 November for a summer of new releases, family favourites and Christmas classics under the starry night sky.
Tickets for the November and December program of Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi are on sale at https://moonlight.com.au/
Since opening with a screening of Pulp Fiction in 1995, Moonlight Cinema has become a cherished part of the Australian summer. From first dates to proposals, celebrity attendees like Margot Robbie and Chris Hemsworth to pampered pooches (with their own treats and dog beds), Moonlight Cinema is an experience unlike any other. More than 5 million people have attended in the three decades since gates opened, with Love Actually, Dirty Dancing and 10 Things I Hate About You drawing the biggest crowds .
As part of Moonlight Cinema’s 30th birthday celebrations, audiences are invited to vote for their nostalgic film favourites, to determine which will return to the big screen. The top-voted titles in each city will be screened from January through to March, as part of The People’s Program, turning this summer’s season into a shared celebration of three decades of movie magic under the stars.
Everyone who votes will receive a 30% discount on General Admission tickets to The People’s Program sessions, plus entry into the draw to win a Double Season Pass and other prizes. Voting is open now at the website, with a curated list of classics, sing-alongs, and cult favourites including Shrek, Dirty Dancing, The Castle and Jurassic Park up for the running.
John Boero, General Manager of Entertainment Operations, EVT said:
“For three decades, Moonlight Cinema has been a quintessential summer ritual for millions of Australians. To mark this milestone, we wanted to do something special for the audiences who’ve made us part of their summer traditions. 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.”
Kicking off the summer season in style, the November and December program for Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi is packed with festive cheer, fresh releases and family fun.
From 9 – 23 December, the beloved outdoor cinema channels the festive spirit for two weeks of Christmas Favourites, featuring timeless crowd-pleasers like Love Actually, Elf, Home Alone and The Holiday.
Beyond the festive season, audiences can enjoy summer blockbusters like Wicked: For Good, a special preview screening of Eternity, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and an exciting mix of family flicks including Zootopia 2 and some of this year’s biggest hits with screenings of Moana 2 and How to Train Your Dragon.
Dates and locations
Sydney Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Parklands, 21 November 2025 – 5 April 2026
Melbourne Central Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, 3 December 2025 – 5 April 2026
Adelaide Botanic Park Adelaide, 27 November 2025 – 15 February 2026
Brisbane The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parklands, 26 November 2025 – 15 February 2026
Perth May Drive Parkland, Kings Park, 4 December 2025 – Sunday 29 Mar 2026
Voting is open for The People’s Program until 15 December at the website.
Everyone who votes online is eligible for a 30% discount for General Admission tickets for any of The People’s Program Screenings and be entered into the prize draw to win a major prize of a Double Season Pass or other prizes such as 10 x Singapore Airlines Gold Grass double passes.
The People’s Program screenings featuring the top-voted films will take place from late January until the end of season.
Christmas Favourites
Die Hard 5 December (Brisbane, Adelaide)
The Holiday 9 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Last Christmas (2019) 10 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Elf 11 December (Sydney), 13 December (Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide), 22 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Home Alone 12 December (Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide), 13 December (Sydney), 18 December (Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide), 19 December (Sydney)
Love Actually 4 December (Sydney, Melbourne), 11 December (Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide), 12 December (Sydney), 18 December (Sydney), 19 December (Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide), 23 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 14 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Nightmare Before Christmas 16 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
The Polar Express 17 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
The Grinch (2018) 21 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Home Alone 2 20 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Family Flicks
A Minecraft Movie 22 November (Sydney)
How to Train Your Dragon 30 November (Brisbane), 7 December (Sydney, Adelaide)
Moana 2 28 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Zootopia 2 26 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
Hollywood Blockbusters and New Releases
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 21 November (Sydney)
Freakier Friday 23 November (Sydney)
Good Fortune 25 November (Sydney)
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere 26 November (Sydney, Adelaide), 5 December (Melbourne, Sydney)
Superman (2025) 25 November (Brisbane)
The Materialists 27 November (Sydney, Brisbane)
Regretting You 28 November (Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide), 7 December (Melbourne, Perth)
F1 The Movie 29 November (Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide), 5 December (Perth)
The Naked Gun 26 November (Brisbane), 30 November (Sydney, Adelaide)
Bugonia 2 December (Sydney)
Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning 2 December (Brisbane, Adelaide)
Eternity (Preview) 3 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide)
Eternity (Day of Release) 4 December (Perth)
Jurassic World: Rebirth 4 December (Brisbane, Adelaide)
Wicked (2024) 6 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide), 7 December (Brisbane)
Regretting You 7 December (Melbourne, Perth)
Wicked: For Good 27 December (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)
What’s On At Moonlight Cinema Presented by Youi
Under balmy summer night skies, each Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi location will come to life signature on-site activations, kitchens, bars and the comfiest bean beds for humans, and even one for their four-legged friends!^
Singapore Airlines Gold Grass
Sit back and soak up the magic of the pre-movie atmosphere with Singapore Airlines Gold Grass. Enjoy uninterrupted ease with prime viewing, express entry and food and drinks ordered via QR code and delivered straight to your seat.
Connoisseur Lounge
Enjoy guaranteed comfort with The Connoisseur Lounge at Moonlight. Your ticket includes a bean bed in a reserved area with great views, plus a delicious Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream to enjoy during the film.
General Admission
Settle in under the stars and make the evening your own. Bring your favourite people, a picnic rug and your preferred snacks, and enjoy the freedom of Moonlight your way.
As always guests can also prepare their own picnics, bring along refreshments and enjoy one of Australia’s quintessential summer experiences*.
Lyka (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane)
Treat your pup to a Lyka Doggie Bag with a fresh Kangaroo meal, lick mat and dental chew in a cooler bag.
Just $17 only available on-site at Moonlight Cinema (RRP $55). The first few purchases each night score complimentary doggie bean bed hire, so don’t miss out!
*Moonlight Cinema is BYO at all locations except Brisbane.
^Moonlight Cinema is dog-friendly at all locations except Perth.
Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi returns this year from Friday 21 November 2025 to Sunday 5 April 2026. Location-specific dates are available below.
Tickets for the Moonlight Cinema November / December program, running to 30 December, are now on sale at the website.
Website: https://moonlight.com.au/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/moonlightcinema/
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