Brisbane Cinemas and Movies Guide 2026 — Best Cinemas, Arthouse Screens and Outdoor Movie Experiences

Brisbane Cinemas 2026 — Overview

Brisbane has a solid cinema landscape ranging from major CBD multiplexes to suburban chains and a growing arthouse scene. The city's outdoor cinema options are particularly popular given Brisbane's warm climate, and inner-city venues such as Palace Barracks offer a boutique alternative to the standard multiplex experience. Here's a guide to the best cinemas in Brisbane.

Major Cinema Chains in Brisbane

• Event Cinemas (multiple) — Locations across Brisbane including Brisbane CBD (Queen Street Mall, Myer Centre), Indooroopilly, Chermside, Carindale, Garden City and more. Gold Class and VMAX formats. See eventcinemas.com.au for all locations.
• Hoyts (multiple) — Locations at Carindale and other Brisbane centres. XTREMESCREEN, Lux and standard formats. Book at hoyts.com.au.
• Village Cinemas — Brisbane suburban locations.
• Reading Cinemas — Locations at Newmarket, Sunnybank and outer suburbs. Value-friendly pricing.

Arthouse and Independent Cinemas in Brisbane

• Palace Barracks — 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane. Quality arthouse and independent cinema in a heritage building with an excellent bar and outdoor terrace. Popular with film enthusiasts and date-nighters alike.
• New Farm Cinemas — 701 Brunswick Street, New Farm. Iconic Brisbane arthouse cinema and community institution. Classic programming alongside new independent releases.

Premium Experiences

• Event Cinemas Gold Class — Multiple Brisbane locations. Recliner seating and in-cinema dining for special occasions.
• Dendy Portside — Portside Wharf, Hamilton. Quality cinema with waterfront restaurant precinct. Quality arthouse and mainstream programming.

Outdoor Cinemas in Brisbane

• Moonlight Cinema Brisbane — New Farm Park. Seasonal (December-April). Picnic-style outdoor cinema in a beautiful park setting. Book in advance at moonlight.com.au.
• Open Air Cinema (South Bank) — Regular outdoor screenings at South Bank during cultural festivals and events.

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