Cheap movie tickets
in Sydney
Every cheap day at every major Sydney cinema chain — updated weekly. Tuesday is Sydney's cheapest movie night, with discounts across Event, Hoyts, Village, Palace and Dendy. Here's exactly what each chain charges and where to find them.
Cheap days at Sydney cinemas
Tips for cheap movies in Sydney
- Event Cinemas George Street is the biggest multiplex in the CBD — Half Price Tuesday for Cinebuzz members makes it the best Tuesday deal in the city centre if you're a member.
- Dendy Newtown's $10 Budget Tuesday is the cheapest flat-rate ticket in Sydney and a great excuse to make a night of Newtown. Free membership at dendy.com.au.
- Palace Norton Street and Palace Verona both run Royal Discount on Mondays too — Monday nights in Leichhardt or Paddington at $12 beat a busy Tuesday crowd.
- Hoyts Entertainment Quarter validates parking in the Moore Park precinct on certain sessions — check before you drive.
- 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 Sydney?
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 Newtown charges $10 for members. Dendy Newtown on a Tuesday is the cheapest mainstream cinema session in Sydney.
Does Event Cinemas George Street do half price Tuesday?
Yes — all Sydney Event Cinemas locations participate in Half Price Tuesday for Cinebuzz members, including George Street (CBD), Broadway, Bondi Junction, Parramatta, Chatswood, Hornsby, Hurstville, Burwood and Liverpool.
What is the cheapest cinema in Sydney CBD?
Event Cinemas George Street (half price for Cinebuzz members on Tuesdays) and Reading Cinemas Town Hall are the main CBD options. Outside of Tuesday, standard prices apply. Palace Central Park (Broadway) is close to the CBD and offers the Royal Discount on Mondays and Tuesdays at ~$12.
Does Dendy Newtown do a cheap Tuesday?
Yes — Dendy Newtown runs Budget Tuesday at $10 for Dendy members. Membership is free to join at dendy.com.au. It's one of the best cinema deals in Sydney, especially for the inner west.
Are there cheap cinemas in the eastern suburbs of Sydney?
Palace Verona (Paddington) is the best eastern suburbs option — Royal Discount at ~$12 on Mondays and Tuesdays, no membership needed. Event Cinemas Bondi Junction also runs Half Price Tuesday for Cinebuzz members.
Is there a cheap movie night on weekends in Sydney?
Most chains are full price on weekends. Your best options are to use loyalty points (Cinebuzz, Hoyts Rewards, Vrewards) or wait for Dendy's occasional weekend special screenings. The moviemates.social Cinema Deals screen runs a live web search before every outing so you won't miss a special weekend deal.
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