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

Brisbane cinema guide 2026: the best cinemas in Brisbane including Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Village, Reading, Palace Barracks and outdoor cinema options.

By Brisbane Daily · Published 2 July 2026

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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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