Cheap movie tickets
in Melbourne
Every cheap day at every major Melbourne cinema chain — updated weekly. Tuesday is Melbourne's cheapest movie night, with discounts across Hoyts, Village, Event, Palace and Dendy. Here's exactly what each chain charges and where to find them.
Cheap days at Melbourne cinemas
Tips for cheap movies in Melbourne
- Palace cinemas offer their Royal Discount on both Monday and Tuesday — Monday is Melbourne's quietest movie night, so you'll get a near-empty cinema at $12.
- Hoyts Rewards points earned on Cheap Tuesday count the same as full-price sessions — stack points towards a free ticket faster by going every Tuesday.
- Village Crown and Jam Factory are the most central Village locations. Crown validates parking on certain sessions — check the Village website before you drive.
- The Dendy Brighton $10 deal is the cheapest flat-rate ticket in Melbourne — but you need to join the free Dendy membership to unlock it.
- Use moviemates.social to run a live web search for the current cheapest session near you — prices and promotions change, and the app checks weekly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest day to see a movie in Melbourne?
Tuesday. Every major chain runs a Tuesday discount: Hoyts at ~$13.50, Village and Event at roughly half price, Palace at ~$12 (also on Mondays), and Dendy at $10 for members. Palace's Monday deal is the best-kept secret — same price as Tuesday, much quieter cinema.
Does Hoyts Melbourne do Cheap Tuesday?
Yes — all Hoyts Melbourne locations participate, including Melbourne Central, Cinema District (Docklands), Chadstone, Northland, Highpoint, Doncaster and Glen Waverley. No membership required, and it applies to all standard sessions on Tuesdays at around $13.50.
What is the cheapest cinema in Melbourne CBD?
On Tuesday, Hoyts Melbourne Central (~$13.50) and Palace Kino (~$12, also on Mondays) are the best value in the CBD. Palace Kino is the cheapest if you're flexible on day. Dendy doesn't have a CBD location, so Brighton is your closest option for the $10 deal.
Does Village Crown have a cheap Tuesday?
Yes. Village Crown (Southbank) participates in Super Tuesday — standard sessions at roughly half the regular adult price. All other Melbourne Village locations (Jam Factory, Victoria Gardens, Doncaster, Fountain Gate, Werribee) also run Super Tuesday.
Are Palace cinemas cheap in Melbourne?
Yes — Palace's Royal Discount applies on both Monday and Tuesday at around $12. Melbourne locations include Como (South Yarra), Balwyn, Brighton Bay, Westgarth (Northcote), Kino (CBD), and The Astor (St Kilda Road). No membership needed.
Is there a cheap movie night on weekends in Melbourne?
Most chains are full price on weekends. Your best option is to use loyalty points (Hoyts Rewards, Cinebuzz, Vrewards) or watch for special promotions. The moviemates.social Cinema Deals screen runs a live web search before every session, so any current weekend deals will show up there.
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