Melbourne outdoor cinema guide

ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Melbourne.

The Moonlight Cinema in Melbourne. Picture: Supplied

ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Melbourne.

FORD FIESTA MOONLIGHT CINEMA
Keep an eye out for the bats at Melbourne's Moonlight Cinema, held in the lovely Royal Botanic Gardens.

Starts: December 16, 2010 - March 20, 2011. Gates open at 7pm; movie starts at approximately 8.30pm

Where: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Screening: Old favourites like Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Blues Brothers as well as new releases. Check out the film schedule here.

Price: Adults from $18

Tip: Buy a Moonlight Movie Club membership by 31 December 2010 and receive 5 credits for the price of 4, which you can redeem for general admission tickets to any session.

More: www.moonlight.com.au

ST KILDA OPENAIR
Movies by the beach combine the best aspects of summer. Add in a fully licensed festival bar with yummy food, and you've completed the summer sunset vibe at St Kilda Openair.

Starts: December 12, 2010 - January 19, 2011. Gates open at 7.30pm; movie starts at approximately 8.30pm

Where: St Kilda Sea Baths, St Kilda Beach

Screening: Cult classic The Breakfast Club and children's favourite Harry Potter. Check out the film schedule here.

Price: 'Early Bird' special tickets for $14.90; Adults from $20

Tip: Make sure you arrive in time for pre-movie entertainment by the likes of The Polites, Richard Lipp, Leon Thomasand more.

More: www.stkildaopenair.com.au

ROOFTOP CINEMA
Melbourne's Rooftop Cinema is committed to showcasing arthouse, classic and recent release films in a completely unique urban environment.

Starts: December 2010 - March 2011, excluding Monday and Friday nights. Gates open at 8pm.

Where: Curtin House, Melbourne City

Screening: An eclectic mix of Independent, cult and classic films, like A Clockwork Orange and Ghostbusters. Check out the film schedule here.

Price: Adults from $20

Tip: Rooftop Cinema Gift Vouchers are available and would make a great last-minute gift.

More: www.rooftopcinema.com.au

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