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The Best Cinemas in Perth for a Little Taste of Movie Magic
Grab the popcorn, find your seat; these Perth cinemas are filled with movie magic.
Perth’s best cinemas span new IMAX screens at Event Cinemas Innaloo and HOYTS Carousel, Spanish leather recliners at Palace Raine Square in the CBD, and art-house classics at Luna Leederville, but the real story is bigger than a good screen and a choc-top. After years of streaming from the couch, moviegoing feels social again: a plan with a start time, a shared room, that little hush before the lights drop and the relief of doing something that doesn’t involve choosing from a grid. Perth understands that magic better than most, with restored Art Deco theatres, rooftop screens, drive-ins, film festivals and bars built for post-movie debriefs.
These cinemas turn a film into a whole evening. Book dinner nearby, gather your favourite people, order something cold from the candy bar and let the big screen do what the small one never quite can. The only choice left is: which one do you visit first?
In this Guide
Perth’s Best Modern & Luxury Cinemas
Event Cinemas Innaloo
Event Cinemas Innaloo is home to some of Perth’s ultimate cinema experiences, including IMAX with Laser, SCREENX (a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience) and one of Perth’s only 4DX, complete with motion seats and environmental effects. There’s also an upgraded Gold Class for a more indulgent movie night.
Where: Innaloo
Cost: Standard adult tickets typically range from $20 to $28; Surcharges apply for premium formats
Best For: Special occasion, Groups, Date night
Need To Know: Home to IMAX with Laser, Perth’s only SCREENX, and one of Perth’s only 4DX cinemas, plus upgraded Gold Class.
Hoyts Carousel
HOYTS Carousel recently levelled up its blockbuster credentials, with a new IMAX with Laser auditorium added in December 2025. It joins an already impressive premium cinema lineup, including HOYTS LUX, XtremeScreen, D-BOX, daybeds and powered recliners, making it one of Perth’s best spots for a next-level movie night.
Where: Cannington
Cost: Standard adult tickets typically range from $20 to $22; Surcharges apply for premium formats
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Groups
Need To Know: New IMAX with Laser auditorium added December 2025, alongside HOYTS LUX, XtremeScreen, D-BOX, daybeds and powered recliners. Enjoy cheaper tickets Tuesdays and Sundays before 12pm.
Hoyts Karrinyup
If you’re craving a true big screen experience with thunderous sound, Hoyts Karrinyup is one of the best in Perth. The 10-screen cinema is home to Lux and XtremeScreen theatres, offering top of the line sound and viewing with reclining leather seats in every cinema.
Where: Karrinyup
Cost: Standard adult tickets typically range from $20 to $22; Surcharges apply for premium formats
Best For: Groups, Date night, Special occasion
Need To Know: 10-screen cinema with Lux and XtremeScreen theatres, reclining leather seats in every cinema. Enjoy cheaper tickets Tuesdays and Sundays before 12pm.
Palace Cinemas Raine Square
On the top level of the Raine Square centre, the luxury Palace Cinemas complex features nine traditional cinemas and four Palace Platinum boutique screens, all fitted with leather reclining seats handmade in Spain. The Palace Raine Square is a sophisticated, unique architectural space with four bespoke bars, and a cinema rooftop terrace overlooking the Yagan Square and the nightlife of the city.
Where: Perth CBD
Cost: Standard adult tickets typically range from $17 to $25
Best For: Date night, Special occasion, Couples
Need To Know: Nine traditional cinemas plus four Palace Platinum boutique screens with Spanish leather recliners, four bars including a rooftop terrace.
The Backlot
You’ll feel like a superstar when attending a private viewing at The Backlot, Perth’s only screening room purpose-built for an intimate audience of 50. Who knows which celebrity you could sit next to at an industry event or how popular you’ll be if you’re hosting a private screening for your nearest and dearest? Set within an industrial enclave in the CBD, the juxtaposition of the glamour within makes the experience all the more exclusive.
Where: Perth CBD
Cost: Private hire — contact venue for pricing
Best For: Special occasion, Groups, Unique experiences
Need To Know: Purpose-built private screening room for 50 guests, suited to industry events or personal celebrations.
Reading Cinemas Belmont
Reading Cinemas Belmont offers a contemporary cinema experience along with the promise of $10 tickets every day of the week. Want to view every single detail of the film on an even larger screen? The Titan XC cinema experience is exactly what you’re after; Reading’ biggest screen combined with explosive sound, it’s an immersive experience you won’t want to pass up. If you want to turn things up a notch, experience the Reading Gold Lounge, which features a fully licensed bar and in-cinema service, so you don’t have to miss out on any of the action.
Where: Belmont
Cost: Standard tickets are $10 everyday. Premium recliner seats cost approximately $15 to $22, while Gold Lounge tickets are about $28.
Best For: Date night, Groups, Special occasion
Need To Know: Home to the Gold Lounge with fully licensed bar and in-cinema service, plus the Titan XC big-screen format.
Perth’s Best Art-House Cinemas
Luna Leederville
Retaining all the heritage of the Art Deco era, it’s easy to imagine the fanfare that once occurred when Luna Leederville opened in 1927 to a star-spangled audience. Today, this iconic cinema is part of Luna Palace Cinemas and is revered for its art-house movies, film festivals and interactive events, including outdoor screenings during the warmer months.
Taking pride of place on the corner of Oxford and Vincent in Leederville, it’s easy to make a day or night of it with so many nearby delicious dining options, especially if you’re up for a movie marathon thanks to their back-to-back daily screenings.
Where: Leederville
Cost: Standard adult tickets typically range from $17 to $25
Best For: Cultural, Date night, Locals
Need To Know: Back-to-back daily screenings and outdoor screenings during warmer months. Known for screening the latest and greatest documentaries.
Windsor Cinema
Also run under the Luna Palace family, the Windsor Cinema in Nedlands has been restored to its Art Deco grandeur. Since its opening in 1937, with the latest technology of a moveable projector for screenings in the adjacent gardens, the Windsor is a local favourite and attracts movie-goers across the metropolitan area for art house movies and film festivals.
Where: Nedlands
Cost: Standard adult tickets typically range from $17 to $25
Best For: Cultural, Date night, Locals
Need To Know: Luna Palace Cinema Club membership gives discounted tickets and offers.
The Revival House
A love letter to classic cinema, The Revival House brings the magic of film back to the heritage-listed Como Theatre. Screening films on original 16mm, 35mm and 70mm formats, it’s all about the grain, warmth and nostalgia of seeing movies the way they were originally intended. Expect cult favourites, classics and special screenings in one of Perth’s most unique cinema experiences.
Where: Como
Cost: Ticketed — check website for current pricing
Best For: Cultural, Unique experiences, Locals
Need To Know: Screens on original 16mm, 35mm and 70mm formats within the heritage-listed Como Theatre.
Perth’s Best Cinema Clubs
Crafty Cinema Club
Crafty Cinema Club pairs feel-good flicks with low-effort crafting (think crochet, knitting, scrapbooking), and it’s quickly become one of Perth’s most wholesome nights out. Lights are dimmed, but not fully off, so you can actually see what you’re working on while still enjoying the relaxed big-screen vibes. Sessions are often accompanied by pre-screening meet-ups as well, where you might just make some new crafting friends.
Where: Most screenings appear at Palace Cinemas — check event details for upcoming events
Cost: $28.50 + booking fee — check event details for current pricing
Best For: Groups, Unique experiences, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Pairs film screenings with low-effort crafting activities like crochet and knitting; often includes pre-screening meet-ups.
The Rechabite’s Cinema Club
While not an always on sort of thing, we had to give a special shout out to The Rechabite’s Cinema Club. Held in the multi-level venue’s great hall, this pop-up cinema hosts a different screening from 7.30pm every Monday night, including a few of our all-time fave festive flicks in the lead up to Christmas. Settle in, grab some popcorn and make the most of the in-seat food and beverage ordering. If you’re keen to dial up your movie night, you’ll also find rooftop drink specials and an express feed-me dinner menu. Best of all, the movie itself is completely free; simply RSVP online to secure your seat.
Where: Northbridge
Cost: Free (RSVP required)
Best For: Free, Locals, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Pop-up screenings every Monday from 7:30pm in the venue’s great hall. In-seat food and drink ordering available; not a year-round fixture.
Perth’s Best Outdoor Cinemas
Somerville Auditorium
Sommerville Auditorium may only be open November through to April, but we think that makes this cinema a whole lot more special. This outdoor cinema in Perth has been screening films for over 70 years during the Perth Festival, bringing likeminded audiences together through captivating theatre. Tickets are general admission, so you can arrive early to snag one of the seats, or bring your own cushion and pick a perfectly pleasant patch of grass to watch the film from. Lotterywest also has a number of cushions available if you forget yours.
Where: Crawley
Cost: General admission — check website for current pricing
Best For: Cultural, Outdoor, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Open November to April only, tied to the Perth Festival. BYO cushion, or borrow one from Lotterywest on-site.
Rooftop Movies
No list of best cinemas in Perth would be complete without including Rooftop Movies in the mix. Perched high above the bustling streets of Northbridge, this fun, open-air cinema takes movie night to another level (literally).
Sink into a plush beanbag, grab a drink from the bar and soak up the energy and atmosphere of this unique cinema space. As the sun sets, settle in to watch the exciting selection of blockbuster hits, cult classics, and indie gems, with the twinkling city skyline perfectly setting the mood.
Where: Northbridge
Cost: Ticketed — check website for current pricing
Best For: Date night, Outdoor, Groups
Need To Know: Beanbag seating with bar on-site; runs a mix of blockbusters, cult classics and indie titles. Only open during summer.
Moonlight Cinema
A pop-up outdoor cinema set within the lush surrounds of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Moonlight Cinema runs from December right through to the end of March. The program delivers a solid mix of old favourites and new releases, with Christmas classics like The Holiday, Elf and Love Actually always some of the most popular sessions of the year.
BYO rug, pillows and snacks or luxe it up in Gold Grass with snacks and drinks delivered to your very own bean bed. With a food van and bar on site, they’ve got the essentials covered.
Where: Kings Park
Cost: Ticketed — check website for current pricing
Best For: Outdoor, Families, Date night
Need To Know: Runs December to end of March. Gold Grass upgrade available with bean bed and delivered snacks; BYO rug and snacks otherwise.
Galaxy Drive-in Theatre
Get retro with the latest releases at the Galaxy Drive-In Theatre – Perth’s last remaining drive-in. Since you’re cocooned in the privacy of your car, no one will care while you snuggle up in your comfies. The drive-ins are a great option for families too as Tuesday nights are bargain nights at $22 per car.
Where: Kingsley
Cost: From $22 per car on Tuesday bargain nights
Best For: Families, Free (kids under 4), Budget-friendly
Need To Know: Perth’s last remaining drive-in. Children under four are always free.
Perth Cinemas: Frequently Asked Questions
Perth’s cinema scene spans new IMAX with Laser screens at Event Cinemas Innaloo and HOYTS Carousel, luxury seating at Palace Raine Square and HOYTS Karrinyup, and art-house programming at Luna Leederville and Windsor Cinema. For something different, Rooftop Movies and Somerville Auditorium offer open-air sessions, while The Rechabite runs a free Monday night cinema club. Whether you’re after blockbuster scale, boutique comfort, or something more offbeat, Perth’s cinemas cover every kind of moviegoing occasion.
Perth’s IMAX with Laser screens are at Event Cinemas Innaloo and HOYTS Carousel, both added in December 2025. Event Cinemas Innaloo also houses Perth’s only SCREENX, a 270-degree multi-projection format, and one of the city’s only 4DX motion cinemas, alongside an upgraded Gold Class. Both venues suit major blockbuster releases where scale, sound and picture quality are part of the experience.
Yes. Galaxy Drive-In Theatre in Kingsley is Perth’s last remaining drive-in, screening the latest releases from the privacy of your car. Tuesday nights are bargain nights at $22 per car, and children under four are always free, making it a popular option for families. Bookings are recommended, particularly on discount nights.
Luna Leederville and Windsor Cinema, both part of the Luna Palace group, are Perth’s primary art-house venues, known for documentaries, film festivals and interactive screening events. For something more specialised, The Revival House screens films on original 16mm, 35mm and 70mm formats at the heritage-listed Como Theatre, built around the warmth and grain of classic film projection rather than digital.
The Rechabite’s Cinema Club, held in the venue’s great hall every Monday night, is completely free with a simple online RSVP. It’s not a year-round fixture, but it includes a rotating lineup of films along with in-seat food and drink service and rooftop bar specials. It’s one of the only genuinely free, ticketed cinema experiences running regularly in the city.
Rooftop Movies in Northbridge and Somerville Auditorium in Crawley are two of Perth’s most popular outdoor options, though availability is seasonal. Somerville runs November to April alongside the Perth Festival, while Moonlight Cinema in Kings Park runs December to March. All three suit a relaxed evening out and are best booked ahead during peak season.
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