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Doggie Movie Date Nights This Valentine's

A busy outdoor movie crowd enjoying Moonlight Cinema at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne during a summer evening.


Celebrate Love (and Paws) Under the Stars: Moonlight Cinema’s February Highlights

Why settle for a standard dinner date when you can have a "Doggie Date Night" under the stars? This February, Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi is celebrating its 30th anniversary by leaning into its legacy as Australia’s favourite date-night tradition.

Whether you’re planning a romantic evening with a partner or a "Galentine’s" night with your best furry friend, the February program is packed with iconic romance, audience favourites, and new blockbusters.

Three dressed-up young women enjoying a Galentine's Day picnic with a small dog and champagne at Moonlight Cinema.



The "Week of Romance": Feb 10 – 15

Moonlight is dedicating an entire week to love in all its forms. If your dog is your "Ultimate Valentine" (they don't talk during the movie and they’re always happy to cuddle!), these are the dates to mark in your diary:
  • Feb 10: Pretty Woman
  • Feb 11: Notting Hill
  • Feb 12: 10 Things I Hate About You
  • Feb 13: Dirty Dancing (A "People's Program" favorite!)
  • Feb 14: Wuthering Heights – Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. This bold new take on the classic tale is the headline event for Valentine’s Day.
  • Feb 15: The Notebook

Note: Tickets for the Valentine's Day screening of Wuthering Heights go on sale from January 14.

Close-up of a happy Pug dog wearing a Moonlight Cinema VIP badge and lanyard, tongue out, sitting on the grass at a dog-friendly movie night.



Choose Your Experience

Under balmy summer night skies, each location comes to life with on-site activations, kitchens, bars, and the comfiest bean beds for humans (and even one for their four-legged friends!).

  • Singapore Airlines Gold Grass: The ultimate A-List experience. Enjoy prime viewing, express entry, and food/drinks ordered via QR code and delivered straight to your seat.

  • Connoisseur Lounge: Guaranteed comfort in a reserved area with great views. Your ticket includes a bean bed and a delicious Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream.

  • General Admission: Moonlight your way! Bring your favourite people, a picnic rug, and your preferred snacks.

Note: Moonlight Cinema is BYO at all locations except Brisbane.

Treat Your Best Friend: The Lyka Doggie Bag

Lyka stall at Moonlight Cinema showing a sign for the $17 Lyka Doggie Bag and a stack of Lyka doggie bean beds available for hire.
Available in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane, the Lyka Doggie Bag is the ultimate movie snack for pampered pooches. For $17 (RRP $55), your dog gets:

✔️ A fresh Kangaroo sample meal

✔️ A lick mat

✔️ A pack of dental treats

✔️ A reusable cooler bag

Contents of the Lyka Doggie Bag at Moonlight Cinema including Turkey Dental Jerky, Roo Bowl meal, and a green lick mat in a striped cooler bag.
Pro Tip: Arrive early for freebies! The first few Lyka purchases each night score complimentary doggie bean bed hire, ensuring your pup has a front-row seat in total comfort. 
Since the regular hire is $12.50, it pays to be at the front of the line when the gates open!

"The People’s Program" & New Releases

Beyond the romance, February features the films Australia voted for as part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations, plus highly anticipated new summer releases:

  • Audience Favourites: Jurassic Park (Feb 5), Mamma Mia! (Feb 7), and a Grease Sing-Along (Feb 21).
  • Summer Blockbusters: Avatar: Fire & Ash, Marty Supreme, and the preview screening of the black comedy thriller How to Make a Killing (Feb 25).
  • Family & Throwbacks: Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire (Feb 8) and Zootopia 2 (Feb 28).

Important Dates & Dog-Friendly Details

Moonlight Cinema runs until April 5, 2026, but please note that the Brisbane and Adelaide seasons conclude in mid-February.

City                       Venue                                                                                  Dates           Dog-Friendly?

Sydney            Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Parklands           until Apr 5          YES!
Melbourne      Central Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria           until Apr 5          YES!
Adelaide            Botanic Park Adelaide                                                     until Feb 15        YES!
Brisbane           The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parklands                until Feb 15         YES!
Perth                  May Drive Parkland, Kings Park                                    until Mar 29        No*
*Perth is the only non-dog-friendly venue due to local wildlife protection regulations. 

Moonlight "House Rules" for Paws:
  • Keep it Short: Dogs must be on a lead (2m or less) at all times.

  • Quiet on Set: Ensure your dog is comfortable in crowds and remains quiet during the film.

  • BYO Bowls: While snacks are sorted with the Lyka bag, remember to bring a water bowl for your pup.

  • BYO Picnic: Moonlight is BYO food and drink at all locations except Brisbane (where alcohol must be purchased on-site).

Ready to book? Head to moonlightcinema.com.au to grab your tickets before the popular Valentine's sessions sell out!

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