Vote in The People's Program Now! (Dogs Welcome at All Venues Except Perth)
Tickets are on sale now at moonlight.com.au. Vote for your favourite films here!
Get ready to roll out the blankets and the dog beds! Moonlight Cinema, Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, is not just celebrating its 30th birthday season—it's throwing the biggest, most dog-friendly party of the summer!
Returning from November 21 for its ninth major season, the new program is packed with new releases, family favourites, and festive classics. And for all our four-legged friends across the country? Get your paws on this: with the exception of Perth's Kings Park, every Moonlight Cinema venue is proudly dog-friendly!
Three Decades of Doggie Dates: Where Pampered Pooches are VIPs
Since lighting up the screen in 1995, Moonlight Cinema has become a cherished Aussie summer ritual. The secret sauce? The four-legged attendees! Over the years, Moonlight has hosted more than five million guests—from first dates to proposals, celebrity attendees like Margot Robbie, and countless pampered pooches who enjoy their own bean beds and treats. It’s a truly unique, communal, and dog-inclusive outdoor event.
The People’s Program: Your Vote Shapes The Silver Screen!
To mark this landmark 30th season, audiences were invited to vote for the classic films they wanted to see back on the big screen, with almost 6,500 movie lovers having had their say.
Early results placed Shrek at number one in every city and chosen by more than one third of all respondents. The Greatest Showman is holding strong in the runner up position nationwide, while local quirks emerged, including Melbourne and Adelaide’s big desire for a Mamma Mia sing-along, and Perth and Brisbane rallying behind Dirty Dancing and Jurassic Park.
When voting closed, each city’s top films were finalised to return as part of The People’s Program this season. Shrek, The Greatest Showman, and The Parent Trap are all set to feature in the January line-up.
Program Update: November to January Flicks and Fresh Releases
The November and December program kicked off with a bang, and January brings a mix of films for every movie fan.
Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi runs until Sunday 5 April 2026. Tickets for the entire January program are on sale now at moonlightcinema.com.au.
Full January Program Highlights:
The People’s Program
The Parent Trap - 13 January
The Greatest Showman - 21 January
Shrek - 31 January
Previews Screenings
Song Sung Blue - 30 December (Preview), 30 January
Six The Musical (Preview) - 3 January
Hamnet (Preview) - 14 January
Primate (Preview) - 18 January
Is This Thing On (Preview) - 23 January (Sydney and Brisbane)
Hollywood Blockbusters and New Releases
The Housemaid - 1 January, 10 January, 27 January
Wicked: For Good - 4 January, 9 January, 15 January
Zootopia 2 - 2 January (All cities)
Roofman - 6 January
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 - 7 January
Ella McCay - 8 January
F1: The Movie - 11 January (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide)
SpongeBob: Search for SquarePants - 16 January
Anaconda - 17 January and 24 January
The Deb - 20 January
The Choral - 22 January (Sydney and Melbourne)
Avatar: Fire & Ash - 23 January (Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide)
Back to the Future - 25 January
Rental Family - 28 January
Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi returns this year from Friday 21 November 2025 to Sunday 5 April 2026.
Dog Owner House Rules: For all dog-friendly venues, owners must keep their dogs supervised and on a short leash (2m or under) at all times, clean up droppings, and ensure their dogs are quiet and non-disruptive during the film.
Melbourne Central Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Dec 3 – Apr 5 YES!
Adelaide Botanic Park Adelaide Nov 27 – Feb 15 YES!
Brisbane The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parklands Nov 26 – Feb 15 YES!
Perth May Drive Parkland, Kings Park Dec 4 – Mar 29 No (Native Wildlife Protection)
Guests can elevate their experience with:
- Singapore Airlines Gold Grass: Priority entry, prime viewing, and food/drinks delivered to your comfy bean bed.
- Connoisseur Lounge: A reserved area with great views, a bean bed, and a delicious Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream.
On-Site Upgrade: The Lyka Doggie Bag: Treat your best friend to the ultimate movie night experience with a Lyka Doggie Bag! This premium pack includes a fresh Lyka Kangaroo meal, a fun lick mat, and a dental chew, all secured in a cooler bag.
Tickets are on sale now at moonlightcinema.com.au
