Deckchair Cinema
A waterfront open-air cinema where you watch films from canvas deckchairs under the tropical stars, one of Darwin's most distinctive nightlife experiences.
The Deckchair Cinema is run by the Darwin Film Society on the bay south of the city centre. Surrounded by tropical trees, audiences watch films from canvas deckchairs or on the grass, with the stars overhead and the occasional bat flying past. The programme includes new releases, independent films and classics. There are food and drink stalls on site, and you can bring your own picnic (though not alcohol). It screens every night in the dry season and closes during the wet season. Bring insect repellent. Check the official website for ticket prices.
Opening hours
Dry season, nightly from about 19:00
Nearby sights
- WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
- Darwin Waterfront Precinct
- Crocosaurus Cove
- Bicentennial Park & The Esplanade
- RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
- Aquascene
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market