Cheap movie tickets
in Brisbane
Every cheap day at every major Brisbane cinema chain — updated weekly. Tuesday is Brisbane's cheapest movie night, with discounts across Event, Hoyts, Palace and Dendy. Here's exactly what each chain charges and where to find them.
Cheap days at Brisbane cinemas
Tips for cheap movies in Brisbane
- Event Cinemas Myer Centre is the most central Brisbane option — Half Price Tuesday for Cinebuzz members makes it the best Tuesday deal in the CBD for members.
- Palace James Street in Fortitude Valley runs the Royal Discount on both Monday and Tuesday at ~$12 — no membership required, and it's a great boutique cinema for an evening out.
- Dendy Portside (Hamilton) is Brisbane's cheapest flat-rate Tuesday deal at $10 for members — free to join at dendy.com.au. Portside Wharf is a nice spot for a pre-film dinner too.
- Hoyts Carindale and Mt Gravatt both do Cheap Tuesday at ~$13.50 — no membership needed, making them the easiest option in Brisbane's south-east.
- Use moviemates.social to run a live web search for the current cheapest session near you — it checks every major chain each time you search.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest day to see a movie in Brisbane?
Tuesday. Event Cinemas offers half price for Cinebuzz members, Hoyts charges ~$13.50, Village runs Super Tuesday at roughly half price, Palace charges ~$12 (also on Mondays), and Dendy Portside charges $10 for members. Dendy Portside on a Tuesday is Brisbane's cheapest mainstream cinema deal.
Does Event Cinemas Brisbane do half price Tuesday?
Yes — all Brisbane Event Cinemas locations participate in Half Price Tuesday for Cinebuzz members, including Myer Centre (CBD), Chermside, Garden City (Upper Mt Gravatt), and Indooroopilly.
What is the cheapest cinema in Brisbane CBD?
Event Cinemas Myer Centre (Half Price Tuesday for Cinebuzz members) is the main CBD option. Palace James Street in Fortitude Valley — just across the river — runs the Royal Discount at ~$12 on Mondays and Tuesdays with no membership needed, making it the cheapest no-membership option near the city.
Does Hoyts Brisbane do Cheap Tuesday?
Yes — Hoyts Carindale and Hoyts Mt Gravatt both participate in Cheap Tuesday at around $13.50 for a standard adult session. No membership required.
Is Palace James Street part of the Royal Discount?
Yes. Palace James Street (Fortitude Valley) runs the Royal Discount on Mondays and Tuesdays at around $12 per ticket, no membership needed. It's a boutique cinema in the James Street precinct — a great combination with dinner in the area.
Is there a cheap movie night on weekends in Brisbane?
Most chains are full price on weekends. Your best options are to use loyalty points (Cinebuzz, Hoyts Rewards) or look for special screenings at Dendy Portside or Palace James Street. The moviemates.social Cinema Deals screen runs a live web search before every outing to surface any current weekend specials.
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