Westpac OpenAir Returns With Its Biggest Summer Yet

Sydney’s most iconic harbourside cinema is back for its 30th season, serving up 47 nights of blockbuster sunsets, world-class films and the kind of summer atmosphere that feels like pure Sydney magic. Running from 9 January to 24 February 2026 at Mrs Macquaries Point, this is the ultimate night out for parents who want something a little special. Tickets go on sale 8 December and always disappear quickly.

A Line-Up Worth Getting a Babysitter For

The program launches with the Australian premiere of Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow. From there, the hits keep rolling: the Toronto Audience Award winner Hamnet, Bradley Cooper’s newest film Is This Thing On?, Shakespearean reimaginations, thrillers, romances and the kind of cinematic storytelling that makes you fall in love with movies all over again.

Standout Premieres Parents Will Love

If you’re planning a rare parents’ night out, mark your calendar for local standout Addition starring Teresa Palmer, the Sydney premiere of EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Chris Hemsworth’s Crime 101 and Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It’s peak date-night material. Think: harbour breeze, skyline views and zero kid interruptions.

Family-Friendly Picks For Summer Nights

If you’re bringing the kids, you’re covered too. Westpac OpenAir will screen family favourites like Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash and major 2025 blockbusters returning for one more big-screen moment. Kids get the spectacle; you get to enjoy a movie under the stars without cleaning popcorn off your couch.

Girls’ Night Gold

Looking for the perfect girls’ night? The discounted Feel Good Fridays lineup is basically designed for it. Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Ten Things I Hate About You. Add a harbour cocktail and the collective scream-singing of Dancing Queen and you’ve got a night that fills your cup better than therapy.

The Food Alone Is Worth Going For

Arrive from 6pm to soak up the atmosphere. The harbourside bars and restaurants get buzzing early, with foodie offerings from Danielle Alvarez, Luke Nguyen and even an oyster bar right by the water. Perfect for date night, girls’ night or even an early dinner with the kids before the movie starts around 8.30pm.

A Cinematic Summer Only Sydney Can Deliver

This year’s foreign-language gems include My Brother’s Band from France, Somebody to Love from Italy, The Love That Remains from Iceland, and Sentimental Value from Norway. If you’ve been craving something more grown up than Bluey reruns, this is your moment.

Plan Your Perfect Night Out

With general admission from 44, Feel Good Fridays at 33 and luxe dining options like The Chandon Garden and Summer House Dining, there’s a night to suit every parent budget and vibe. Whether you’re booking a sitter or bringing the kids for a one-off summer memory, Westpac OpenAir is one of those Sydney experiences you’ll talk about all year.

Event Details

Event: Westpac OpenAir 2026
Where: Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney
When: 9 January to 24 February 2026
Harbourside bars and dining open: 6.00pm
Film starts: Shortly after nightfall
Tickets: On sale from 9am, 8 December via westpacopenair.com.au