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Outdoor Cinema Hire · Perth & Peel

Perth Outdoor Cinema

Fully delivered outdoor cinema for backyards, schools, weddings, councils and community events across Perth and the Peel region. We bring the screen, sound, projector and the magic. You bring the popcorn.

★★★★★ 4.8 from 20+ reviews·Since 2020·Fully insured·No surcharges any day of the year

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Perth Pop-Up Movies is Perth’s outdoor cinema hire specialist. We deliver, set up, operate, and pack down every event so you can focus on the people who showed up. Our screens run from 3 metres for a backyard birthday up to 8 metres for a council festival of more than a thousand people.

We serve Perth metro, the Peel region, and head further south on request. Whether you are a parent planning a tween’s sleepover, a P&C running a fundraiser, a wedding planner adding a wow factor to the reception, or a council events officer programming a summer series, we have the gear and the experience to make it look effortless.

Same price every day of the year. No weekend, public holiday, or school holiday surcharges. Ever.

The basics

What is outdoor cinema in Perth?

Outdoor cinema in Perth refers to any movie watching experience held outside, usually under the stars, with a portable or fixed screen. In Western Australia the format thrives because we have one of the longest dry seasons in the country, mild evenings from November through April, and a strong culture of backyard, beach, and park events.

There are three main ways people watch outdoor cinema in Perth:

1. Outdoor cinema hire

This is what we do. You pick a date and a venue (your backyard, a school oval, a council reserve, a beach reserve), we deliver everything, run the event, and take it all away at the end of the night. You control the film, the crowd, the food, the start time, everything.

2. Ticketed seasonal venues

Perth has several ticketed outdoor cinema venues that run a programme of films through summer. These include Telethon Community Cinemas in Burswood and Kalamunda, Moonlight Cinema in Kings Park, Camelot Outdoor Cinema in Mosman Park, and Rooftop Movies in Northbridge. You buy a ticket, you turn up, you watch what they’re showing.

3. Drive in cinema

Galaxy Drive-In in Kingsley is Perth’s last operating drive in. You watch from your car. Sound comes through your radio.

When the season runs

The Perth outdoor cinema season runs roughly November to April, with the absolute peak between December and March. Autumn (April to May) is a beautiful shoulder season for hire events with cooler evenings, smaller crowds, and easier bookings. Winter events are possible but better suited to indoor venues with a framed screen.

Use cases

What outdoor cinema is for

Outdoor cinema works for almost any event where people gather. Here’s how it breaks down across the typical clients we work with.

Backyard birthdays & family movie nights
Our most popular booking. A 3m inflatable screen sits comfortably in a standard suburban backyard, comfortably seats around 20 to 30, and turns any Saturday night into something the kids will remember. Pair it with bean bag hire for full lounge mode.
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Tween and teen sleepovers
Bigger than a sleepover, smaller than a party. We rig a screen for 10 to 20 friends, run the film, and leave the bean bags overnight so the sleepover continues after the credits roll. A genuinely magic 14th birthday move.
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School fundraisers & end of year events
Our 5m and 8m community screens are built for school ovals. Families bring picnic blankets, the P&C runs the canteen, and you’ve got a fundraiser that costs less per attendee than almost any other format. We handle the licensing conversation if needed.
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Wedding receptions & slideshow screenings
Add an outdoor cinema to your wedding for a slideshow during canapés, the couple’s first movie together as a married pair, or a late night screening once the formalities are done. We work quietly around your photographer and your timeline.
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Corporate functions & team events
Christmas parties, team away days, product launches, branded content screenings. We can run anything from a 30 person executive evening to a 500 person company family day. Branded intro slides and custom playlists available on request.
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Council & community festivals
We run community cinema events for councils across the Perth metro and Peel regions. Summer series, NAIDOC screenings, Australia Day events, and standalone family nights. Full council compliance pack including $10M public liability, JSA, and Waste Management Plan.
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Screen sizes

What size outdoor cinema screen do you need?

Screen size depends on your audience and your venue, not your budget. A 3m screen looks lost on a school oval and an 8m screen overpowers a backyard. Here’s the simple version.

ScreenAudienceBest forPrice from
3m inflatableUp to 50Backyard birthdays, family nights, small gatherings$280
3m framedUp to 50Indoor venues, wind-exposed locations, beach events$280
5m communityUp to 230Schools, weddings, small community events$600
8m communityUp to 1,200Council festivals, large schools, corporate events$1,100

Audience numbers are guidelines. Line of sight, venue layout, ambient light, and ambient noise all matter. If you’re not sure which screen fits your event, call us, send a venue photo, and we’ll tell you straight.

Pricing

Perth outdoor cinema hire pricing

We publish every price. No quote required for standard packages. No “starting from” tricks. No surcharges for weekends, public holidays, or school holidays. What you see below is what you pay.

Screen packages

PackageIncludesPrice
3m inflatable cinemaScreen, projector, sound, setup, operator, pack down$280
3m framed cinemaSame inclusions, framed screen for windy or indoor venues$280
5m community screenLarger screen, upgraded sound, event manager onsite$600
8m community screenMassive screen, full PA, event manager onsite$1,100

Add-ons

ItemPrice
Bean bags (adult size, per 24hr)$11 each
Speaker upgradeFrom $100
Projector upgrade$100
Generator (3m / 5m screens)$150
Generator (8m screen)$300
Silent battery inverterSame as generator (zero noise)
Smoke machine$30
Bubble machine$30
Laser light$30
Party pack (48hr)$250

Delivery

3m screens: Free delivery within 20km of Kwinana, then $4/km.
5m and 8m screens: $4/km from Kwinana.
Add-ons (bean bags, accessories): $6/km from Kwinana (return trip).
Free delivery in Kwinana suburbs for bean bag orders of 20+, or anywhere when bean bags are combined with screen hire to the same address.

Programme discounts

Running multiple events? Lock in better rates. 10% off when you book three events together. 20% off for a Summer Series of six events from December through April. 25% off for a 12 month annual programme. Talk to us about programmes →

Every booking

What’s included in every event

No nickel-and-diming. Every screen hire from us includes everything you need to run a proper outdoor cinema. You provide the streaming device. We handle the rest.

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Inflatable or framed cinema screen, sized to your event
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High brightness projector tuned for outdoor ambient light
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Professional sound system with wireless mic on request
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Full setup, operation, and pack down by our team
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Onsite event manager for the full duration of your event
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Backup equipment for every critical component
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Weather contingency planning and reschedule policy
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Pre-event coordination and venue assessment if needed
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Find Your Perfect Setup

Not sure which screen, where, or what add-ons? Answer four quick questions and we’ll build your ideal Perth outdoor cinema package with a real price.

No email required. We don’t store your answers. Just helping you skip the guesswork.

Booking process

How to book outdoor cinema in Perth

Five steps from “we’re thinking about it” to “credits are rolling”. We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Check your date

Use our Check My Date form or call 0433 951 928. Tell us the date, the screen size you’re thinking, and a rough headcount.

We confirm within 24 hours

We’ll come back with availability, a fixed price, and a couple of quick questions about the venue. No POA. No “starting from” prices. Just the real number.

50% deposit secures your booking

Once you’re happy, a 50% deposit locks the date in our calendar. You’ll get a written booking confirmation and a venue checklist within 24 hours.

Balance due 7 days before

Final balance is due a week before the event. We confirm setup logistics in the days leading up so there are no surprises on the night.

We arrive, set up, run the show, pack down

Our team arrives 90 minutes to 2 hours before showtime, sets everything up, runs the technical side of the event, and packs the gear away at the end. You enjoy the night.

Weather policy: If the forecast doesn’t cooperate, we reschedule within 6 months at no extra cost. Decisions are made by 12pm on the day of your event using the Bureau of Meteorology forecast.

Councils & community

Outdoor cinema for Perth councils

We run community cinema events for councils, P&Cs, residents associations, and community groups across Perth and Peel. Full compliance pack on every job. The paperwork is sorted before the screen comes off the truck.

“They consistently provide professional sound and lighting services and are always great to work with. Alex and the team are reliable, easy to communicate with, and always work within our needs and budget to help create high-quality events. Their experience and support have made them a valued part of many of our productions over the years, which is why we continue to come back to them time and time again.”

Jayde Cason · Living Waters Lutheran College · Repeat client

Programme options

Run a single event, or build a Summer Series. Most councils we work with programme 4 to 8 community cinema nights between December and April. Programmes get 20% off the standard rate, locked pricing for the season, and priority scheduling.

Compliance and accessibility

$10M public liability. AS/NZS 3760 test and tag compliance. WHS Act 2020 (WA) compliant. Wheelchair accessible viewing zones at every community event. Closed captioning supported where the film allows. Welcome to Country at every community event we deliver.

Documents

All of these are available for download. Council Proposal Pack is available on request.

📄 Terms and Conditions 📄 Job Safety Analysis (JSA) 📄 Waste Management Plan 📄 Certificate of Currency
Where we go

Perth suburbs we deliver to

We serve the Perth metro area, the Peel region, and head further south or out to the wheatbelt on request. Travel costs are calculated from our Kwinana base. Click any linked suburb below for local pricing and pickup options.

South

Western

Eastern

  • Armadale
  • Gosnells
  • Canning
  • Cannington
  • Kalamunda
  • Cockburn

Northern

  • Joondalup
  • Hillarys
  • Mindarie
  • Yanchep
  • Two Rocks

Inner Perth

  • Subiaco
  • Vincent
  • Bayswater
  • Bassendean
  • Mount Lawley

Outside these areas? Just ask. We service the whole state for the right event.

Safety & insurance

Fully insured, fully compliant

Every event we run is properly insured, properly documented, and properly safe. Here’s the short version of the paperwork side.

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$10 million public liability insurance
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AS/NZS 3760 test and tag compliant equipment
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WHS Act 2020 (WA) compliant operations
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35 km/h wind threshold with documented response plan
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Wheelchair accessible viewing zones at every event
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Closed captioning supported where the film allows
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Welcome to Country at every community event
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Backup equipment and contingency plans on every job
Frequently asked questions

Perth outdoor cinema FAQs

Twenty of the most common questions we get. If yours isn’t here, call 0433 951 928 or use the contact form.

Perth outdoor cinema hire ranges from $280 for a 3m backyard package through to $1,100 for our 8m community screen. Every package includes screen, projector, sound, setup, operation, and pack down. No weekend or public holiday surcharges. Add-ons like bean bag hire ($11 per bag), generators ($150 to $300), and party pack effects ($30 each) are charged separately. Delivery is included free for 3m screens within 20km of Kwinana, otherwise calculated at $4/km return.
For up to 50 people in a backyard or small venue, a 3m screen is right. For 50 to 230 people on a school oval, a wedding lawn, or a community park, the 5m community screen is the sweet spot. For 230 to 1,200 people at a council festival or large school event, you want the 8m community screen. If you’re not sure, send us a venue photo and a headcount and we’ll tell you straight.
Yes. Backyard outdoor cinema is our most popular booking type. A 3m inflatable screen sits comfortably in a standard suburban backyard and seats around 20 to 30 people on bean bags or picnic blankets. We need a roughly 5m x 5m flat area, mains power within 30m, and reasonable vehicle access for unloading. Most Perth backyards work without modification.
For private events (birthdays, weddings, family gatherings) you generally don’t need a public performance licence. For events open to the public, charging entry, or fundraising, you need a Roadshow Public Performance Licence (PPL). We’ll talk you through the licensing conversation as part of the booking process. Most school fundraisers and community events need a one-off PPL which typically costs $150 to $400 depending on the film. Roadshow PPL website.
If the Bureau of Meteorology forecast shows heavy rain or unsafe conditions, we reschedule. Decisions are made by 12pm on the day of your event. You can reschedule within 6 months at no extra cost. We will not set up equipment in unsafe conditions (wind above 35 km/h, electrical storms, heavy rain) regardless of the forecast.
A 3m inflatable needs a flat area of about 5m x 5m for the screen and blower, plus seating space in front. A 5m needs around 7m x 7m. An 8m needs around 11m x 11m. All inflatable screens need to be staked or sandbagged, so soft ground (grass, turf) is preferred. We can set up on hard surfaces with weighted bases instead.
For private events, yes. For public, ticketed, or fundraising events, no, because streaming service terms of use restrict public screenings. For public events you’ll need a film with a proper public performance licence, which we’ll help you arrange through Roadshow PPL. For private backyard events, Netflix, Disney+, Stan, Prime Video, YouTube, or any streaming device works.
For a backyard event, our standard sound system is sized to be audible without disturbing neighbours, typically around 65 to 75 decibels at the seating area. For community and council events we use a larger PA scaled to the venue. We always check council noise restrictions before public events and recommend a 10pm finish for residential areas.
November through April is the peak season with warm evenings, low rainfall, and the longest twilight. December and January are the busiest months. April and May (autumn) are a hidden gem, cooler evenings, smaller crowds, and easier bookings. June through August (winter) we recommend indoor venues with our framed screen.
Yes. We cover Perth metro, the Peel region, and head further afield for the right event. Travel is calculated from our Kwinana base at $4/km for screens, $6/km for add-ons. Free delivery for 3m screens within 20km of Kwinana. Free delivery for 20+ bean bag orders within Kwinana suburbs.
Every package includes the screen, a high brightness projector, professional sound, full setup, an onsite operator for the duration of your event, pack down, backup equipment, and weather contingency planning. You provide the streaming device (or licensed film for public events) and the venue. We handle everything else.
A 3m inflatable takes 30 to 45 minutes to set up. A 5m or 8m community screen takes 60 to 90 minutes. We aim to arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours before showtime to give us a buffer for any venue surprises. Pack down at the end of the night is typically 30 to 60 minutes.
Yes. We set up wheelchair accessible viewing zones at every community event by default, and on request for private events. Closed captioning is available for films that support it. We’re also happy to incorporate Auslan interpretation if required, just let us know during booking.
Yes. Councils across Perth and Peel are a significant part of our work. We carry $10M public liability, JSA documentation, Waste Management Plans, and Certificates of Currency on file ready for procurement. We can also run multi-event Summer Series with locked pricing for the season. More on community cinema →
Yes. School movie nights are one of our specialties. We work with P&Cs to handle licensing, sound, screen selection, and accessibility. Most schools use our 5m community screen on the oval, with a movie chosen by the kids and a sausage sizzle run by the P&C. School fundraiser cinema →
Technically yes, but you’ll lose around 30% of the brightness compared to a proper white screen, and any textures, windows, or colours on the wall will show through the image. We always recommend hiring a proper screen for the picture quality. If wall projection is a hard requirement (architecture event, art installation, etc.) we can advise on the best projector for the surface.
Inflatable screens use a continuous fan to hold their shape. They’re fast to set up, soft sided, and the standard choice for backyard and lawn events. Framed screens use a rigid frame with a tensioned fabric screen. They handle wind better, can be used indoors, and look slightly sharper. The picture quality is similar on both. We carry both 3m formats at the same price.
Yes. We carry $10 million public liability insurance and our Certificate of Currency is available for download or by email. We’re WHS Act 2020 (WA) compliant, AS/NZS 3760 test and tag compliant on all equipment, and we provide JSA documentation for council and school events. Certificate of Currency PDF →
For peak season (December to March) we recommend booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead, especially for Saturdays. Council Summer Series should be locked in 3 to 6 months ahead. For school fundraisers and weekday community events, 4 to 6 weeks is usually fine. Last minute backyard bookings are sometimes possible, call us and we’ll check.
No. Same price every day of the year. Saturdays, Sundays, Australia Day, Christmas Eve, the night before New Year, all the same. The only thing that ever changes a price is the package, the add-ons, or the travel distance from Kwinana.
About Perth Pop-Up Movies

A local, owner-operated business

Alexander, owner and operator of Perth Pop-Up Movies

Perth Pop-Up Movies has been delivering outdoor cinema across Perth since 2020. Owner-operator Alexander brings more than 20 years of professional sound, lighting, and event production experience to every booking. From backyard birthdays in Kwinana to council festivals in Mandurah, every event is run with the same approach: do it properly, leave nothing to chance, and treat the people who book us like adults.

We’re a small, local Western Australian business based in Kwinana. The person who quotes your event is the person who runs your event. No subcontracting. No call centres. No surprises on the night.

Reviews

What our customers say

★★★★★ 4.8 from 20+ Google reviews. Read them all on Google →

“They consistently provide professional sound and lighting services and are always great to work with. Alex and the team are reliable, easy to communicate with, and always work within our needs and budget to help create high-quality events.”
Jayde Cason · Living Waters Lutheran College
“Their experience and support have made them a valued part of many of our productions over the years, which is why we continue to come back to them time and time again.”
Repeat community client
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Related resources

Browse our specialist pages for more detail on packages, individual screens, and event types.

Outdoor Cinema Hire

The full hire pillar with all screen options and packages

Cinema Hire Packages

Bundled screen + bean bag + add-on packages with combined pricing

3m Inflatable Screen

Our most popular backyard cinema package from $280

3m Framed Screen

Wind resistant alternative for tight or breezy venues

5m & 8m Community Screens

Big screens for schools, councils, and large community events

Bean Bag Hire Perth

Adult-sized cinema bean bags in 7 colours from $11 each

Birthday Cinema Hire

Backyard birthday outdoor cinema packages for all ages

Wedding Cinema

Slideshow and film screenings for wedding receptions

School Fundraiser Cinema

P&C friendly movie nights for school ovals and fetes

Council & Community Events

Programme planning, compliance, and Summer Series options

Corporate Cinema Hire

Christmas parties, team days, product launches, branded screenings

Party Hire

Smoke, bubble, laser, and party pack add-ons
Book your event

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