City of Cockburn · Councils, clubs and community groups
Community Cinema Hire Cockburn.
Staffed outdoor cinema for Cockburn community events: 3m, 5m and 8m screens with projector, sound and an operator, plus the compliance pack your council asks for.
We'll confirm within 24 hours.
$450+
Staffed 3m Community package, plus delivery
$692
5m screen delivered to Cockburn
$1,192
8m screen delivered to Cockburn
JSA
Compliance pack for your council
Quick answer
How much is community cinema hire in Cockburn?
Community cinema hire in Cockburn starts at $450 for the staffed 3m package plus delivery. The 5m screen (up to 230 guests) is $692 and the 8m screen (up to 1,200 guests) is $1,192, delivered, set up and run by our team. Those totals include $92 delivery from our Kwinana base, 23 km away. Updated November 2026.
Cockburn is one of our closest large councils, so the 5m and 8m community screens come with a low delivery cost, and the City asks for permit applications well ahead of the event.
Venues
Community screening venues in Cockburn
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Bibra Lake Reserve. Flat lawn for 5m or 8m events beside Cockburn ARC, with parking on site.✓
Coogee Beach Reserve. Community events and summer screenings on the foreshore lawn. 3m or 5m screen.✓
Port Coogee Marina. Foreshore areas ideal for evening events. 3m or 5m screen.✓
Manning Park, Spearwood. Heritage-listed grounds with ornamental water features. 3m or 5m screen.✓
Woodman Point Regional Park. Coastal bushland and foreshore reserve. Event permit required.Approvals and paperwork
What the City of Cockburn will ask for
Event approval. Start with the City of Cockburn event information. Some councils ask for several weeks of notice or more.
Insurance and safety documents. Our certificate of currency, JSAs and waste management plan are ready to download.
Electrical certificate. If the council requires a Form 5, we arrange a licensed electrician for $500. See the Form 5 guide.
Film licence. The film licence is arranged by the organiser through Roadshow or Amalgamated Movies, and the fee varies by film, up to about $2,000, so allow 2 to 3 weeks. Under our Fully Managed service we arrange it as your agent, with the fee included up to $1,000 per film.
General information only. Check the current rules with the council.
Event ideas
What Cockburn community groups use it for
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Council summer series and movies in the park✓
Christmas carols and Australia Day events✓
Club presentation nights and fundraisersRelated
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Frequently asked questions
Community cinema Cockburn FAQs
In Cockburn the staffed 3m Community package is from $450 plus delivery, the 5m screen (up to 230 guests) is 692 delivered, and the 8m screen (up to 1,200 guests) is 1,192 delivered. Those totals include $92 delivery from our Kwinana base, 23 km away.
If the screening is on council land you usually need the council's event approval, and some councils ask for several weeks of notice or more. Our certificate of currency, JSAs and waste management plan are ready to download for your application.
The film licence is arranged by the organiser through Roadshow or Amalgamated Movies, and the fee varies by film, up to about $2,000, so allow 2 to 3 weeks. Under our Fully Managed service we arrange it as your agent, with the fee included up to $1,000 per film.
Yes, when your council requires one. We arrange a licensed electrician to attend and sign it for $500, added to your hire. See our Form 5 guide for how it works.
Yes. On the 5m and 8m community screens and the staffed 3m package, our team delivers, sets up and runs the night, so your volunteers can run everything else.
For peak summer dates book 4 to 8 weeks ahead, and allow extra time for council approvals. Tell us the date and venue and we confirm within 24 hours.
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Last updated: 12 November 2026.