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Community movie night
Perth.
A fully managed outdoor cinema experience for neighbourhood events, council screenings, charity fundraisers, multicultural nights and Christmas in the park. We deliver, set up and run everything. Your community just shows up.
Pick the right screen for your community event.
Community events typically use the 5m or 8m screen. Click any screen to view full details and pricing.
Travel charged at $4/km from Kwinana. No weekend or public holiday surcharges. View add-ons including bean bags, party pack, generator and speaker upgrade.
Every Perth community deserves
a great movie night.
A community movie night brings people together in a way that almost nothing else does. Neighbours who have never spoken, families from different backgrounds, kids and grandparents all watching the same screen under the same sky. Perth Pop-Up Movies has been running community cinema events across Perth since 2020 — from neighbourhood nights in Nedlands and Claremont to large community screenings in Baldivis, Joondalup and Ellenbrook.
Residents associations, street parties and neighbourhood groups. A movie night is the easiest community event you can organise and consistently the best attended. Bring people together who live near each other but rarely meet.
Cinema crosses language barriers in a way that most community events cannot. A family-friendly film on a large screen works for diverse communities regardless of background. Popular with multicultural groups, migrant support organisations and cultural associations across Perth.
Perth’s growing Christmas community event tradition. A festive film on the oval with food trucks, carols and family activities is the kind of event councils and community groups run year after year. Our 5m and 8m screens suit Christmas gatherings of 100 to 1,200 people.
Not-for-profit organisations and charities use community cinema nights as fundraisers — ticket sales, raffle and food stall revenue all flows to the cause. Lotterywest and DLGSC grant funding is available to offset event costs for eligible organisations.
City and town councils across Perth regularly use outdoor cinema to activate parks and build community connection. We work with councils on venue approval, safety documentation and event management. Certificate of insurance, JSA and waste management plan all provided.
Apartment complexes and strata communities use cinema nights as resident engagement events. Our 3m framed screen works in courtyards, rooftop terraces and car parks. A surprisingly affordable way for body corporates to invest in community within their buildings.
Council parks, foreshore reserves and open ovals across Perth are ideal outdoor cinema venues. We handle all the technical logistics. You handle the council booking and film licence, and we handle everything else from arrival to packdown.
Churches, mosques, temples and religious community groups across Perth use outdoor cinema to bring congregations together in a relaxed social setting. Family-friendly films, comfortable seating and a professionally run event that reflects well on any organisation.
How much can your community event raise?
For community groups running a ticketed fundraiser, here is a realistic estimate of what your event can generate based on attendance and ticket pricing.
Estimates only. Film licence (~$400) not included above — factor this in for public screenings. Community grant funding from Lotterywest or the DLGSC may offset your cinema hire cost.
The best Perth venues for a community movie night.
Most Perth councils have parks, ovals and reserves available for community events. Here are the booking portals for the most popular areas — plus our home base in Kwinana.
Our home base. Thomas Oval, Calista Oval, Rhodes Park, Apex Rotary Park and community halls all available for hire. Fastest and most affordable delivery from our Parmelia base.
Book a venue ↗Cockburn, Success, Atwell, Coogee and surrounds. Strong community event culture and excellent park facilities. Popular area for neighbourhood movie nights.
Book a venue ↗Fremantle parks and foreshore. Popular for multicultural community events and neighbourhood screenings in one of Perth’s most diverse communities.
Event permits ↗Covering Cottesloe, Nedlands and surrounds. Reserve and park bookings for private and community events in Perth’s western suburbs.
Venue hire ↗Northern corridor hub. Large community parks and sporting reserves for community events serving Joondalup’s growing family population.
Venue hire ↗Rockingham and Baldivis. Large oval network ideal for community fundraisers and neighbourhood events serving Perth’s fastest-growing southern corridor.
Venue hire ↗Ellenbrook, Midland and surrounds. Perth’s most populous suburb with an extensive community reserve network and strong community event culture.
Venue hire ↗CBD parks and green spaces. Elizabeth Quay surrounds, Langley Park and Kings Park (managed separately) for larger community screenings in central Perth.
Event permits ↗Mandurah foreshore and parks. A large, community-focused city with excellent outdoor event spaces and zero local outdoor cinema competition.
Venue hire ↗Cottesloe Beach reserve and parks. One of Perth’s most desirable event locations — oceanfront settings for neighbourhood and community cinema nights in the western suburbs.
Parks and reserves ↗South Perth, Como, Applecross and surrounds. Riverside parks along the Swan River foreshore make for spectacular community cinema settings.
Facility hire ↗Floreat, Wembley and surrounds. Well-maintained parks and reserves in Perth’s inner western suburbs. Popular for family and neighbourhood community events.
Venue hire ↗Subiaco, Shenton Park and surrounding inner suburbs. Character-filled parks and reserves in one of Perth’s most vibrant community areas.
Halls and venues ↗Cottesloe Beach foreshore and reserves. One of Perth’s most desirable event settings. Neighbourhood nights here draw strong attendance from an engaged western suburbs community.
Parks and reserves ↗Claremont riverside parks and reserves. Beautiful summer event settings with high community participation. Popular with Claremont, Dalkeith and Nedlands community groups.
Facilities and venues ↗South Perth, Como and Applecross foreshore reserves with stunning Swan River views. Some of Perth’s most picturesque outdoor cinema settings for community events.
Facilities and venues ↗Your community event may be grant eligible.
Community groups, not-for-profits and neighbourhood organisations in Perth can apply for funding through several programs. A community movie night is exactly the kind of event these grants support — and the grant amount can cover your entire cinema hire cost.
WA’s primary community grants body. Funds community events, cultural activities and neighbourhood programs across Western Australia. Not-for-profit groups and community organisations are eligible to apply.
Apply at lotterywest.wa.gov.au ↗The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries funds community recreation and cultural programs. Community movie nights qualify as cultural community events under several funding streams.
dlgsc.wa.gov.au ↗Resources and support for community organisations running volunteer-based events in Western Australia. Useful for community groups without paid staff managing event logistics.
volunteeringwa.org.au ↗We have had the pleasure of running a community cinema event for IIWS WA at Medina Hall, Kwinana. A wonderful organisation doing important work across Perth’s communities.
iiwswa.org.au ↗Public screenings need a film licence.
Any screening outside a strictly private residential setting requires a public performance licence. This applies to all community events, neighbourhood nights, charity screenings and council events. The process is straightforward and typically costs around $400.
Covers most mainstream films. Apply online, process takes a few days, licence is emailed to you. Required for most community and fundraiser screenings.
Apply at ppl.roadshow.com.au ↗Alternative licensor for titles not covered by Roadshow. Check both portals for the specific title you want to screen before applying.
amalgamatedmovies.com.au ↗We handle everything. You focus on your community.
Community event organisers are volunteers. We make the cinema side of your event effortless so you can focus on your guests, your community and your fundraising goals.
- ✓Screen, projector and professional sound system delivered to your venue
- ✓Full setup 2 to 3 hours before the event — no volunteer effort required
- ✓On-site operation and technical management throughout the event
- ✓Intermission management for announcements, raffles and fundraising moments
- ✓Complete packdown and site restoration after the event
- ✓Certificate of public liability insurance provided for council permit applications
- ✓Job safety analysis (JSA) provided for council and school approvals
- ✓Waste management plan provided for reserve bookings
- ✓No weekend or public holiday surcharges — ever
Get the word out across your community.
The best-run community cinema events in Perth consistently attract 3 to 5 times more attendees than poorly promoted ones. Here are the channels that work.
Your suburb’s community Facebook group is the single highest-reach channel available. Post 2 weeks out, 1 week out and the day before. Include the film title, time and location in every post.
Submit to your council’s community events calendar — it is free and reaches residents actively looking for local events. Most Perth councils process submissions within 3 to 5 business days.
List on Eventfinda for free. It reaches people searching for things to do in Perth and adds a legitimate-looking public listing to your promotional mix.
If your event is connected to a school or sporting club, their newsletter and Facebook page are your highest-trust channels. A principal or club president endorsement significantly increases attendance.
Letterbox drops and community noticeboards at local cafes, newsagents and community centres still work surprisingly well for community events, particularly in family-dense suburbs.
RTR FM 92.1 and 6PR both accept community event listings. Perth community radio has a loyal local audience and community events get genuine airtime.
Community movie night Perth FAQs.
Ready to bring cinema to your community?
Tell us your suburb, your expected attendance and your preferred date. We will get back to you with a quote and all the documentation your council will need.