Moonlight Cinema Melbourne

Overall, it was a really nice open-air cinema experience, especially when it comes to the movie itself. The screen was clear, the image quality was good, and the sound was perfectly fine, which made the film enjoyable to watch. Unfortunately, in our experience the screening was interrupted for several minutes due to a technical issue. Those minutes were not recovered (which I understand may not have been possible), and the movie simply resumed from the point where the program restarted. Another downside was the food. It was good but fairly average and a bit overpriced for what it was. Additionally, the message that was supposed to notify me when the food was ready never arrived, so after about 40 minutes I had to go to the counter to ask about it. They gave me fresh hot fries, but the nachos with meat were not replaced. When I got back to my seat, I noticed some ingredients were missing, so I had to go back again. They didn’t remake the order, but simply added the missing ingredients on top. I’m not a picky person, so I was patient, but overall the food service could definitely be improved. Food: some items tend to sell out quite early, so I strongly recommend ordering and picking up everything you want as soon as possible, rather than waiting. My honest recommendation is to bring your own food, and also a blanket, especially on colder evenings. Transportation: the venue is easy to reach by bus or train, and then you walk through the gardens to enter. General admission: it’s best to line up at least 1.5 hours in advance to get a good spot and make sure you get the comfortable cushions. The complete experience it’s a little expensive but it’s nice

My family and I experienced Moonlight Cinema for the first time in Australia, and it was a blast. Even though we had a great time, it made me realise how much better we could prepare for future visits. The two key areas we need to improve are timing and bug prevention. The gates opened at 7:15 pm, but by the time we arrived at 7:30 pm, the queue was already massive. That’s how we ended up with seats right at the back. On top of that, we could only find a spot near the bushes, which meant dealing with tons of flying insects. Thankfully, they weren’t mosquitoes—so I guess it could’ve been worse. Lesson learned. Next time, we’ll show up earlier and take bug prevention seriously. Bottom line: get ahead of the game. Act early, always.

Fantastic experience. Great setup on the hill, the film was clear and easy to both see and hear. Very pleasant evening in the Gardens. The only negative was the food. The quality was very average, and it took over an hour, as well as arriving lukewarm. Would 100% recommend Moonlight Cinema, but would strongly recommend bringing your own food and drinks.

What a cool set-up. Could hear a concert happening in the distance, but thankfully not too distracting and movie sound was very clear. Paid extra for "connoisseur lounge" ticket which included a bean bed in a reserved area and an ice-cream. There are also bean beds you can hire with GA tickets. Some ice cream flavours ran out closer to the start time. The staff I interacted with were lovely and one went out of their way to make sure I had a spot with enough spare bean bags for friends arriving later. As a visitor to Melbourne, found the signage and website information very clear on where to go.

Amazing at the Moonlight Cinema at the Botanical Gardens. The Gentleman was very accommodating & gave us a great spot on the Luxury Bean Bags despite our large group 🥂🥂🥂 🍿 🍱

An absolutely brilliant outdoor cinema experience. From the thoughtful layout and comfy seating to the smooth setup and welcoming atmosphere, everything was done with care. It felt relaxed, inclusive, and perfectly suited for friends, families, and even four-legged guests. The team behind this didn’t just run an event, they created a space where people could unwind, connect, and enjoy a movie under the sky. Effortless, well-organized, and genuinely joyful. Five stars for turning a movie night into a memory.

Watched Conclave with the Singapore Airlines Gold Grass seat ($49) which gets you up the front row and nice cushion seats. You can bring your own food and drinks (alcohol included) but there’s also food available from the kitchen (chipotle shaker fries at $9.50 is well recommended). I recommend bring your own bag and fill it with food, drinks and especially insect repellent.

I think this is a great way to spend a summer's evening and the staff are very nice, helpful and organised.