Westpac OpenAir Sydney

Amazing movie experience. The place looks beautiful, I really loved it. I had the general admission ticket and it was totally fine. Highly recommended! Cant really think of a prettier cinema!

Absolutely as good as it looks and sounds. What a special venue! Get there early if you want to enjoy food and drinks before the movie as the sun sets behind the CBD buildings. The ambience is really nice as everyone gathers. There is not a bad seat in the “house” as the screen is up high and not blocked by anything, so sit back and enjoy!

As they described themselves, it is one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world! We really enjoyed the experience. Food is expensive for their takeaway format and drinks aren’t the best, but the experience of the cinema in front of the harbour bridge and the opera house is just amazing

I chanced upon this movie venue during my vacation and the only movie tickets available is DJ Ahmet. I thought watching a movie with the opera house as backdrop is already a good experience. Later I found out that the movie is part of their feel good Friday movement. Once the movie credits are on, the DJ took over and the public space became a party space! This feel Good Friday make the whole experience better. The facilities are great, there are ample food/drink booth, queue is decent and there are online ordering options. Recommend going earlier to reserve your seats and explore the food/drinks booth!

I've been a consistent visitor of the Westpac Open Air Cinema over the past 5 years and it just seems to be getting worse every single time. Two years in a row now I've attended sessions where they have a party boat right behind the screen and you're listening to half the movie and the other half the boats music. If you're running such an elaborate event that brings in an enormous amount of money, there should be care taken that they work with council to not allow party boats within the vicinity during session. The sound in the session I watched recently was also horrible, I spoke to my party of friends and they all said they struggled to hear the dialogue but the action scenes were overly loud, and certain speakers created echos which were distracting. These two issues weren't even the the most pressing, this year the inclusion of the Luke Nguyen dining experience was easily the worst part of the night. Our group decided to skip dinner and have it at the cinema, only to find that the Luke Nguyen menu had only a few appetisers and a couple of mains (pre made pad Thai in a take away container)on the menu. The food was overpriced, cold, pre made and are sitting there in mountains at the collection point. The chicken skewers we bought were pink inside and we had to toss because it felt unsafe to eat. The bao's were easily the worst baos I've ever had with cold stale pork, with barely any meat and doused in sauce. Provided you buy general admission tickets, it's the only food vendor you can eat at, I would definitely skip it and eat prior. To advertise it and associate it with a celebrity chef so as to legitimise it when it's actually garbage food is misleading. Given the poor quality sound, background noise distractions and the dining experience, I would probably skip this, especially if you've already been before. Such a shame because the initial experiences I'd had with dining and the cinema itself were so much better than what it's become.

We’ve been coming to the Westpac OpenAir cinema every year for 15 years, and it remains an absolute highlight of our calendar. There is no privilege quite like watching a film against the backdrop of the world’s most beautiful harbour. Even when the clouds break, we just pop on our ponchos and enjoy the show. A must try experience!

My boyfriend and I went to the showing of 10 things I hate about you and we LOVED it. The atmosphere was incredible, the food was amazing and the drinks were lovely. One thing was that there wasn’t heaps of seating in the dining area. Most of the tables were for 4 people but there was heaps of couples attending, meaning lots of empty spots at 4 person tables.

The cinema, atmosphere and food was amazing! For the ticket pricing what you get is amazing and if you go early you are able to choose good seats. The staff were super helpful in telling good areas to sit and the layout of everything. Would definitely recommend and come back!

10/10 they really have this locked in! I got tickets weeks before coming to Australia and it was amazing. If you come early they give away free coupons for ice cream and miscellaneous things from the sponsors. Food and drinks came out quick and from where you are they'll bring you your food. The weather was gorgeous when I went and I even caught the sunset. When I come back to Sidney I'll for sure try and catch this again. Definitely worth the go if you're here at the right part of the year to catch it!

I've been coming here now for the last 10 years and it has yet to disappoint. St George Open Air cinema is THE summer event everyone wants in on !! With the Sydney Harbour as the backdrop, the screen rising up out of the water, THIS is what you want in an outdoor cinema. It's electric, its majestic, its Sydney in all is glory. The film schedule is released early December and presales (for St George banking customers) commence then. You'll want at least 1 person in your crew to be a customer to get a hold of these tickets on day 1 of presales otherwise, you may miss out .. and you just don't want that disappointment in your life. When you arrive on the night, make sure you get there before 6pm to line up cause you'll want to be one of the first few hundred through the gates to reserve some good seats - do not fret though, there are 2000 seats available for everyones viewing pleasure. Reserve your seats, find a table and start the pre-show drinks and feed. The food and drink here is of exceptional quality - it seems every year it just gets a little more fancy than previous years. I still get chills when the screen starts to lift and that soundtrack comes on signalling the start of the movie !! Just get here.

Wowzers. What a location! This has got to be up there with the most stunning open air cinema spots in the world. With *that* as your backdrop, you'd be excused for not following the film. Food and drink options are pretty high caliber (from Chandon to cocktails and tajine to antipasti). A bit pricey, but they're generous with the portions. Awe factor, entertainment and presentable food options, make this a top contender for a perfect date venue. *Tip- Get down at least and hour early for your seats- pick up a name card, bags your seat and then enjoy dinner at one of the tables before the film. If the film sucks, there's always that epic view...

There's something special about watching a massive screen slowly rise above from the Sydney Harbour - with the Bridge in the background and the sun slowly setting - if you do not find this experience magnificent then I'd consider seeing a psych is I were you. Every time I've attended the screenings i have fallen in love with Sydney. I really do not think you could get a better cinematic experience the this.... Here are some tips if you are planning on heading to the cinemas..... (which you won't get on their website). 1. Get there early - you can't book seats and people can get quite territorial.... and by early I don't mean 10 minutes, i mean an hour. 2. Bring your own food - picnic style... you can buy food at the cinemas but its overly priced and there are really long queues 3. Book early - good movies sell out quickly, so as soon as you hear they've announced their season, get online and BOOK. 4. Bring a variety of different clothes - as you are sitting outside it can get cold and rain 5. Bring your own popcorn - for some reason they don't sell popcorn...and if you need that salty treat, make you you get some before you head down. This is a MUST to do in Sydney - I absolutely LOVE it!!!

The most fancy schmancy, impressive outdoor cinema by far. These guys sell out their tix before any other for a reason. Few things to be aware of, this is literally a cinema with lined seats that just happens to be outdoor so no picnic for you! Get in early and line up to bag your seats, then proceed to the dining area for dinner and drinks before your movie. You can BYO food (there's 4 tables in the corner you can use) but no BYO booze at all. Having said all that, there's a decent selection of good quality food and booze available. They even have mobile Pat & Sticks ice cream sellers roaming the aisles right before the movie. Basically everything you'd expect from a dinner and movies night, you'll find it here. Highly recommended for a date, especially if you're going for the cultured, romantic vibe. Wink.

Outstanding Evening and One of The Top things to do in this city! We took the full package option of fine dining at Kitchen By Mike along with fabulous seats to watch the movie this summer. The food , location, wine and service at KBM was absolutely sublime whoever dreamt up this combo take a bow! Then to sit in centre 4th row seats under the new moon and the stars watching a life to reel Aussie story Penguin Bloom was one of the highlights of the year. The evening was simply fantastic I cannot recommend both the restaurant and this perfect cinema experience highly enough! 6 Stars Btw Kitchen By Mike has lots of options for everyone. It's a match made in the stars!

St. George Open Air Cinema is an extremely well-run open air cinema in the perfect possible location. Tip: buy tickets well in advance. The tickets sell out, so book them once they go on sale. Tip #2: get there early (say, two hours before the movie) and reserve your seats. Once you have "claimed" your seats, you do not have to stay in them, and you are free to roam the facilities for food, drink and socialising. There are numerous seating options where you and friends/family can get drinks and food before the movie starts. It's great to make a whole evening out of it. Another reason to get there early is for the photos. On one side, you have the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. On the other you have the CBD. Get there in time to take some photos before the sun goes down. Once the sun goes down, the screen comes up and the movie starts. I often found myself paying attention to the surroundings more than the movie itself. That may be because I was watching Star Wars, a series I have never been particularly interested in, but I still had a great time because of the venue. It's not a cheap night out, though. Between the cost of the ticket, dinner, and a few drinks, you can expect to pay ~$70/person. But it's worth it.

Amazing experience! The staff is so professional and accommodating. Note: you come on a trip or only once this summer make sure you buy the VIP seats well worth the expense.

I love any well organized event. Anything from a chook raffle to the Olympic Games. And this terrific event falls into this category. Of course the setting is breathtaking, quite aprt from whichever movie is being screened. I love it that on arrival you are issued with a Reserved sign to leave on the best seating you can find. I also liked it when my friends who invited me explained that the seats were already there, and I didn't have to lug a fold up chair from one side of Sydney to the other. We were not as early as we'd hoped so we grabbed 4 seats in the back row under the big fig tree. This worked a treat for us. Certainly being under the canopy of the tree might have made us victims of unwanted bat droppings, but at least we could put up umbrellas or don hats without anybody else being bothered. Seats sorted, we joined the queue for food. Sure the line went for quite a distance but it was well monitored and the path for patrons who'd made it to the counter was kept clear. I was impressed by the range of food. Besides burgers, fish & chips, & a great looking pie my group enjoyed a chicken salad, a watermelon cup, a cheese 'platter' and I had calzone with a small salad. Next stop was the bar & a hunt for a place to perch to nibble on our food choices. Back to the seats we'd reserved to take in more of our stunning harbour & the screen rises & the projection starts. What a wonderful night! I'm in no doubt that once you've experienced it, you'll want to make it a fixture on your calendar. I know I will.

A fantastic experience for those who love cinema and nature. The Open Air Cinema provides the perfect opportunity to get out there on a warm and balmy summer's night and enjoy the latest releases in addition to a few old classics. Enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine as you sit back and relax. There's no need to pay exorbitant prices for unhealthy food. The view of the Harbour is incredible beautiful and is the perfect setting. In order to avoid dissapointment, get there reasonably early to secure a decent patch of grass. You don't want to be trying to catch a glimpse of the screen behind the person in front of you. You can also pre-book online, which saves time and secures you a ticket.

The Open Air Cinema gives Moonlight Cinema some tough competition. Set at Mrs Macquarie's Point the backdrop of Sydney Harbour (Opera House and Harbour Bridge views included) makes for a magical setting. On a balmy night with the sea breeze and sparkly lights this is one of the most romantic spots in the city (guys, take note). The Open Air Cinema screens more new release films than its competition but the real difference is that here you'll get a proper seat. Aside from the obvious benefit of not lying in dirt there is an almost guaranteed good view of the screen. Tickets are on the pricy side at $30 for an adult or $28 pre-paid. Movies generally start at 8:30 which gives you time to get to onsite Chandon Bar for a drink beforehand. The bar is super popular and can only hold 400 people so get there early so you're not turned away.

Every year, we look forward to the return of the St George Open Air Cinema. With a spectacular view of our iconic Sydney Harbour, not to mention a cinema screen which literally rises out of the water, this is a not to be missed Sydney summer event. And, we're not the only ones who think so, tickets sell out well in advance of screening each year and become highly sought after once the program begins. It's not hard to see why. Unlike the Moonlight Cinema, this is not a picnic event. This outdoor cinema has its own bars and restaurants (the Chandon Bar and Good Food restaurants for example) and grandstand seating, so you're going to want to arrive early to make the most of it. The 2013 program has just been announced. So, get in early and secure your tickets, while you can. General Admission Grandstand Seating Tickets are priced at $32 + booking fee. Heed our advice - get your tickets before they sell out, you'll thank us later! Advance tickets are on sale from 9am on 13 December 2012.

We've been coming to this venue for a couple of years now, and each year it's a great spectacle. Even if the movies you choose are duds, the simple fact that a great big screen raises out of the harbour to cheeky music and you can easily grab something nice to eat and drink beforehand and not worry about getting a seat (as long as you reserve them as you get in - quick!). Hint to anyone trying out the cinema - you'll most likely go with someone or others. Its helpful in a group to get someone to grab the reserve seats and the other person to grab a table to eat at before the show starts. Doors generally open at 6pm, make it an event and get there early so you can grab the seats and table you want.

Epic, can't recommend this highly enough! We got tickets on the day so we could make sure the weather is good. It did start raining mid movie so they passed around ponchos which kept us dry til the rain stopped. Will definitely go again next year! Best outdoor cinema I've been to (the third one I've been to).