In short: Key takeaways
- Tuesday is the main discount day across both Perth and Adelaide, with tickets starting from $10 to $13.50.
- Palace Raine Square (Perth CBD) and Palace Nova Eastend and Prospect (Adelaide) discount on Mondays as well as Tuesdays.
- Reading Cinemas in Belmont (WA) and West Lakes or Elizabeth (SA) offer some of the lowest standard everyday ticket prices in the country.
- The Cinema Deals screen on moviemates.social checks live pricing across every major Australian chain so your squad knows where to book tonight.
| Cinema Chain | Key Perth & Adelaide Locations | Cheap Day & Typical Price | Membership Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Cinemas / Palace Nova | Raine Square (Perth CBD), Eastend & Prospect (Adelaide) | Monday & Tuesday from $10 to $12 | No for standard Royal / Nova discount; extra perks with Movie Club |
| Reading Cinemas | Belmont (Perth), West Lakes & Elizabeth (Adelaide) | Everyday value from $10 to $12 on standard screens | No |
| Hoyts | Carousel, Karrinyup, Garden City (WA); Norwood, Tea Tree Plaza, Salisbury (SA) | Cheap Tuesday from $13.50 | No for Cheap Tuesday; Hoyts Rewards for points |
| Event / GU Film House | Innaloo, Whitford, Morley (WA); Marion, Glenelg, Adelaide CBD (SA) | Half Price Tuesday | Yes, free Cinebuzz account |
| Luna Palace (Perth) | Luna Leederville, Luna on SX (Fremantle), Windsor Nedlands | Cheap Monday & Tuesday sessions | No |
Where to find the best value in Perth
In the Perth CBD, Palace Raine Square is tough to beat on a Monday or Tuesday night, giving you luxury recliners and both mainstream and arthouse releases at discount pricing. Across the river, Reading Cinemas Belmont is famous among Perth film fans for keeping everyday standard tickets close to $10.
If you love independent and festival cinema, Luna Leederville and Windsor Cinema in Nedlands run discounted early-week sessions with real neighbourhood character. For blockbuster formats like Xtremescreen, Hoyts Carousel and Hoyts Karrinyup drop standard prices every Tuesday.
Where to find the best value in Adelaide
Adelaide is one of the best cinema cities in Australia thanks to Palace Nova Eastend (Rundle Street) and Palace Nova Prospect, which run Popular Monday and Discount Tuesday pricing that regularly brings tickets down around the $10 to $12 mark.
In the suburbs, Event Cinemas Marion and Glenelg run Half Price Tuesday for free Cinebuzz members, while Hoyts Norwood and Tea Tree Plaza offer $13.50 Cheap Tuesdays without needing a loyalty card.
Locking in the session with your Squad
Once you spot a cheap Tuesday deal on moviemates.social, tap Group Decisions to put two or three films and a cinema up for a vote with your mates. After booking, scan your barcode into MM Wallet so it is ready at the gate and saved as a permanent ticket stub.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest cinema in Perth?
Reading Cinemas Belmont and Palace Raine Square (on Mondays and Tuesdays) consistently offer tickets starting around $10 to $12 for standard sessions, while Hoyts locations across Perth run $13.50 Cheap Tuesdays.
Does Palace Nova Adelaide still do cheap Mondays?
Yes. Palace Nova Eastend and Palace Nova Prospect discount standard sessions on both Mondays and Tuesdays, making Monday night one of the best times to catch a film in Adelaide.
Can I keep my Cinebuzz and Hoyts Rewards cards in Movie Mates?
Yes. The MM Wallet on moviemates.social stores your Australian cinema membership cards right alongside your upcoming session barcodes and keepsake ticket stubs.
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