The Rocks Laneway Cinema

Amongst golden sandstone buildings and cobbled lanes on Playfair Street, you’ll find a giant screen surrounded by cosy bean bags and comfy deck chairs where you can watch your favourite movie under the stars each Wednesday night. Gates open at 6:00pm and the movies start at 7:00pm.

Entry to The Rocks Laneway Cinema is free, but for the best seats in the house - be sure to register for your free ticket. If you miss out booking online there are a limited amount of walk-ups ticket available on the night!

In March we are celebrating cinema classics and we will be proudly supporting Bus Stop Films, teaching adults with disabilities from marginalised communities film studies.

Pay what you feel! Profit from each bag of popcorn sold will go to supporting Support Act and provide fundraising for crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support to our friends in the industry.

Info

Runtime: 114 Minutes

Rating: G

Synopsis: After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.

Terms & Conditions

Maximum of 4 tickets per person/registration

Limited registered seating and walk-up seating is available

Registered seating will only be held until the commencement of the movie. Once the movie has commenced, it will become available for walk-up guests

If you require accessibility access, please register for a seat and email for further information and our team can assist you on the evening

By registering for a ticket, you agree to the Terms & Conditions of Entry

FAQ

Is The Rocks Laneway Cinema free? Yes! It is free to attend the cinema. We strongly recommend to register for your free ticket to secure a seat. There is limited seating for walk-ups available

Can I bring food and beverage into The Rocks Laneway Cinema? You are welcome to bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages. Why not plan your evening and dine in at one of our many outlets in The Rocks – better yet, why not grab some take-away and settle in for the evening. Check out our retailers here serving a range of delicious eats!

Is The Rocks Laneway Cinema dog friendly? Yes! We love dogs and we know you do too. We just ask that all pooches are on a leash, remain under your control and your responsibility. Please be considerate of those guests that may not love dogs as much.

Is The Rocks accessible? Yes! If you require accessible access, please register for a ticket and email XXX for further information on access.

What can’t I bring? Pop-up or external furniture, glass, BYO alcohol is not permitted on site

Is The Rocks Laneway Cinema all ages? All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

What are the movie ratings? Each movie screening will vary, please check the website for details prior to registering for a ticket. Screenings will range from G up to MA15+ and viewers discretion is advised

What happens if I leave my seat? If you need to leave the cinema for the bathroom or to collect some delicious take-away, please see one of the friendly staff and they can provide you with a pass out token