Moonlight Cinema Adelaide

Open 26 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027

Moonlight Cinema is Adelaide’s most relaxed and atmospheric outdoor summer cinema, screening new releases, cult classics and family favourites under the stars at the Botanic Park.

Gates open 90mins before the film – enough time to spread out a picnic, grab food and drinks on site and catch-up as the sun sets. Bring a blanket and settle in on the grass, or upgrade to a premium experience.

  • What

    Outdoor Cinema

    A summer evening under the stars with a great film & company

  • Where

    Botanic Park

    Botanic Park along Hackney Road

  • When

    This Summer Season

    26 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027

  • Who

    Everyone

    Dates, friends, family, solo adventures & pups welcome

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Premium Experiences

General Admission gets you entry to Moonlight Cinema, so bring your favourite people, a picnic rug to nab your spot and your go-to snacks. Settle in for golden hour and make the evening your own.

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Settle into the evening with a bean bed waiting for you. Connoisseur Lounge at Moonlight Cinema gives you a guaranteed bean bed in a dedicated lounge area with a great view, plus a delicious Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream to enjoy during the film.

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Sit back and soak up the pre-movie atmosphere with GWM Gold Grass. Enjoy uninterrupted ease with prime viewing, express entry and food and drinks ordered via QR code delivered straight to your premium bean bed before the film starts.

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At a Glance

Venue
Botanic Park
Location
Adelaide SA | Kaurna
Season
26 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027
Gates Open & Arrive From
90 minutes before each film, to soak up the atmosphere
Film Starts
Times shift with sunset, check each session
Food & Drink
Available on site order by QR code, or bring a picnic
Seating
Nab a spot on the grass on arrival & BYO rug, or upgrade to a premium experience for a guaranteed bean-bed
Tickets
Book online in advance. Swaps available once, up to 24hrs in advance.

FAQs

Everything you need to know before your night under the stars at Moonlight Adelaide.

What time do the gates open?

Gates open 90 minutes before the film start time at Moonlight Cinema Adelaide. Start times can shift a little from night to night. Your booking confirmation shows the gate opening and film start times for your session. 

Arriving when the gates open is the best part of the night. You have time to settle in, choose your spot, and enjoy a catch up and picnic or order from the bar and kitchen by QR code before the film. Orders close 15 minutes before the pre-show starts. 

What should I bring?

What to bring to Moonlight Cinema Adelaide depends on your ticket. With General Admission, which is entry rather than a seat, bring a picnic rug, pillows or a blanket to sit or sprawl on. With a premium bean bed experience (Connoisseur Lounge or GWM Gold Grass), your bean bed is waiting for you, so you can travel light. 

Whichever ticket you have, bring: 

  • A warm layer: it cools down after sunset, and insect repellent is handy in the warmer months. 
  • Food and drinks: pack your own picnic, including alcohol, or order light meals, snacks and drinks from our licensed bar and kitchen by QR code before the film. Alcohol is for guests over 18 with valid ID. 
  • A way to pay: all venues are cashless for food, drinks and bean bed hire, so bring a debit card, credit card or gift card. 
  • A torch: we recommend one for the paths to and from the venue. 

With General Admission, chairs higher than 50cm go in a designated area so they don’t block anyone’s view. A limited number of bean beds are available to hire on site, first come first served, as a separate paid extra.

Can I BYO?

Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol, to Moonlight Cinema Adelaide. If you’re a pro at charcuterie, get your grazing boards ready. Alcohol is for guests over 18 with valid ID. 

Prefer to leave it to us? Our licensed bar and kitchen serve drinks, snacks and light meals, which you order by QR code before the film starts. Orders close 15 minutes before the pre-show starts, so there’s no food or drink service during the film. 

Where can I buy tickets, and should I book in advance?

You can buy tickets for Moonlight Cinema Adelaide online or at the venue box office, which opens 90 minutes before each film starts. We recommend booking online in advance, because some sessions and ticket types reach capacity, and tickets on the night depend on availability. 

Choose your film, date and ticket type in the program, and your confirmation email arrives with the QR code you’ll show at the gate. Booking ahead means your night is locked in before you arrive. Online booking fees apply.

Moonlight Cinema acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognizes the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

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