Where to get cheap movie tickets in Melbourne

This CBD cinema runs a whopper deal for cinemagoers. See your next arthouse flick or blockbuster on a Monday, when you can get $7 tickets before 5pm and $10 tickets after 5pm – this is for all movies (excluding film festivals and special events). That leaves plenty of change for popcorn!

The Astor is a cinema in the grand, old manner – meaning it’s actually the last single-screen cinema of its kind in continuous operation in Melbourne. You can revel in the glory of this beautiful relic with cheap tickets throughout the week: there are $18 tickets on Magic Mondays and Fantastic Thursdays. 

Discount day at Hawthorn’s Lido Cinema is Tuesday, where it’s $8 tickets for members and $12 for non-members. On Wednesdays, students can claim $8 tickets all day. Seniors can get $10 tickets before 4pm on weekdays if they're members, and $12 tickets if they're not members.

If you sign up for an annual Lido Membership ($22 per year for adults) you’ll also score generous discounts on tickets, invitations to members-only preview screenings and more.  This membership can also be used at Classic Cinemas in Elsternwick and Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave.

For those keen on a nostalgic cinema experience, the Coburg Drive-In is brimming with the feeling of old-timey movie outings. Sign-up for the VRewards member program and save on tickets, score exclusive candy bar combos, earn redeemable points and even get a birthday reward.

Classic Cinemas in Elsternwick also offers $8 tickets for members and $12 for non-members on Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, students can claim $8 tickets all day. Seniors can get $10 tickets before 4pm on weekdays if they're members, and $12 tickets if they're not members.

If you sign up for an annual Classic Membership ($22 per year for adults) you’ll also score generous discounts on tickets, invitations to members-only preview screenings and more.  This membership can also be used at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn and Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave.

The family-owned Waverley Cinema in Mount Waverley has tickets starting from as low as $8. Check the (adorably outdated) website for its weekly cinema specials of new-release movies for lower ticket prices. The best part? The maximum you’ll pay is $17.

The third of the family is Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave, which also offers $8 tickets for members and $12 for non-members. On Wednesdays, students can claim $8 tickets all day. Seniors can get $10 tickets before 4pm on weekdays if they're members, and $12 tickets if they're not members.

If you sign up for an annual Classic Membership ($22 per year for adults) you’ll also score generous discounts on tickets, invitations to members-only preview screenings and more.  This membership can also be used at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn and Classic Cinemas in Elsternwick.