Providing unforgettable summer nights under the stars, these screenings are perfect for anyone planning a ‘Galantines Day’ or date night out. Get romantic with iconic films such as 10 Things I Hate About You (showing on Valentine’s Day), The Notebook and Notting Hill, as well as new releases such as We Live in Time.
The February program is packed with something for everyone, from thrilling blockbusters and preview screenings to beloved classics and family-friendly favourites. For the shower sopranos and karaoke kings, it’s time to warm up those vocal cords and join us on 8th February for the much-anticipated Wicked: Sing-Along.
Music enthusiasts should also check out Better Man, the Robbie Williams biopic, and A Complete Unknown, chronicling Bob Dylan’s rise to fame. Families won’t want to miss out on the breathtaking Disney prequel Mufasa: The Lion King.
If you’re in the mood for a nostalgic movie night, you can enjoy timeless favourites such as The Parent Trap, The Devil Wears Prada, and Twilight. For those eager to catch something fresh, this month’s lineup of preview screenings offers an exciting selection of films including Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,Widow Clicquot, The Last Showgirl and Spit.
Moonlight Cinema is located in Australia’s most picturesque botanic gardens and parklands in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth. To add to your magical evening under the stars, indulge in delicious treats from the on-site kitchen and Aperol Spritz Bar, bring your own picnic set up or upgrade to premium bean beds.
Tickets for the February program are now on sale at moonlight.com.au
February 2025 Program
A Week of Romance: Your favourite romance titles under the stars.
- Notting Hill – 11th February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide). Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant shine in this charming tale of an ordinary bookseller and a superstar actress finding love in London’s quaint Notting Hill neighbourhood.
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Preview Screening) – 12th February (National). Renée Zellweger returns as the iconic Bridget Jones, as she engages with the dating scene four years after the death of her husband.
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) – 13th February (National). Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey bring sparkling chemistry to this hilarious rom-com about a journalist and an ad exec caught in a game of love and deception.
- 10 Things I Hate About You – 14th February (National). A modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this beloved classic stars Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, packed with wit, romance, and unforgettable moments.
- The Notebook – 15th February (National). The ultimate love story starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Hoping to stir her fast-fading memories, an old man reads a love story to a woman that tells of two young lovers in the 1940s who are separated by the girl’s wealthy parents.
- We Live in Time – 5th & 16th February (National), 27th February (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide). A tender romance starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, exploring the complexities of love and loss through a beautifully woven narrative.
Hollywood Hits: The movies that have fuelled this year’s blockbuster summer.
- Wicked: Sing-Along – 8th February (National). Get ready to belt out Defying Gravity! Revisit the untold story of the witches of Oz in this interactive singalong version of the film.
- Wicked – 20th February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth). The dazzling adaptation of the Broadway musical, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, telling the untold story of the witches of Oz.
- Mufasa: The Lion King – 1st February (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide), 2nd February (Brisbane, Perth), 18th & 28th February (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide). An epic prequel to The Lion King, exploring the rise of Mufasa, voiced by Aaron Pierre, and his journey to becoming king of the Pride Lands.
- Better Man – 23rd February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth) A musical biopic about Robbie Williams’ untold rise to fame. Starring Robbie Williams and featuring his biggest hits.
- Conclave – 6th February (National). A tense thriller set in the Vatican, starring Ralph Fiennes. The film follows the secretive process of electing a new Pope, unravelling political intrigue and hidden agendas.
- Sonic 3 – 1st February (Brisbane, Perth). The next instalment in the Sonic franchise, starring Ben Schwartz, as Sonic and his friends face a new nemesis threatening their world.
- Gladiator II – 19th February (Perth). The epic sequel to Gladiator, starring Paul Mescal. The story picks up years after Maximus’ death, exploring the power struggles of the Roman Empire.
- September 5 – 21st February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth). During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.
- A Complete Unknown – 22nd February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth). A biographical drama exploring the life of Bob Dylan, starring Timothée Chalamet. The electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.
Preview Screenings: The upcoming releases everyone is talking about.
- Widow Clicquot – 2nd February (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide). Based on the true story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family in the late 18th century. After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention to revolutionise the champagne industry and become one of the world’s first great entrepreneurs.
- The Last Showgirl – 19th February (Sydney, Melbourne). After a successful thirty-year run as the face of a Las Vegas floor show, Shelley must figure out what comes next when the show is cancelled. Starring Pamela Anderson, Dave Bautista, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Kiernan Shipka and Brenda Song.
- Spit – 26th February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth). Spit (David Wenham) finds himself locked up in an immigration detention centre upon his return to Australia. With old enemies on his tail and a target on his back, he navigates a series of comedic misadventures, sharing with his fellow detainees the meaning of mateship and what it is to be truly Australian.
Retro Titles: It wouldn’t be Moonlight Cinema without nostalgic, feel-good flicks this season.
- Devil Wears Prada – 4th February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide). Relive the iconic film starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.
- The Parent Trap – 7th February (National). This beloved family comedy stars Lindsay Lohan as identical twins scheming to reunite their divorced parents in this heart-warming and hilarious classic.
- Twilight – 9th February (Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide). Relive your vampire phase and get swept up in this noughties pop culture phenomenon, starring Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
- She’s the Man (2006) – 25th February (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth). Amanda Bynes stars in this hilarious romantic comedy adapted from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
TICKETS AND PROGRAMMING:
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
- Adelaide: Botanic Park, 28 November – 16 February
- Brisbane: Roma Street Parklands, 21 November – 16 February
- Melbourne: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 29 November – 30 March
- Perth: Kings Park & Botanic Garden, 5 December – 30 March
- Sydney: Centennial Parklands, 22 November – 30 March
