Event Info
All the must-know details about your visit to Sunset Outdoor Cinema
Gates will open:
6:30PM
Film will start from (when it’s dark):
Approx. 8:00-8:15PM
No entry will be permitted more than 10 minutes after the film has commenced.
Eats
We’ve got the tummy covered with….
Snacking: The ‘movie must-haves’ like freshly popped popcorn, choc-tops, chocolates & lollies.
Dining: Enjoy dinner under the stars with our onsite food truck/s. Order onsite through our QR code and get a text when it’s ready to collect!
Don’t forget you can also load your car up with BYO snacks and goodies. No BYO alcoholic.
Note: Sunset Drive-in is a cashless event. Our vendors & snack bar only accepts card.
DRINKS
Nothing like a crisp beverage in summer to accompany your Sunset experience.
Big Drop Brewing: Alcohol-free beers! Enjoy the refreshing taste of a delicious brew, minus the standard alcohol.
StrangeLove Sodas: An absolutely bottle of bubbling joy! Check out their lo-cal sodas and mineral waters available at the snack bar.
No-BYO alcohol is permitted.
Note: Sunset Cinema is a cashless event. Our vendors & snack bar only accepts card.
Drive-In How To
General Admission
Sunset Drive-in has two ticket tiers of tickets.
2 Person Car: Admission for a car with up to 2 people.
3+ Person Car: Admission for a car with 3 or more people.
Children: Children aged 3 & under do not count towards the total in your car.
All tickets are only available online. No tickets will be available at the venue.
Walk Ins: No walk ins are permitted, everyone must arrive in a car into the arena. Due to health guidelines there will be no exceptions.
Dine & Discover Vouchers: We accept the NSW Discover vouchers. You can use one voucher per booking. Simply enter it at check-out under gift vouchers to redeem.
Pets: Pet’s are permitted (and not counted towards your person limit) as long as they are on they stay on their leash the whole time. This ensures their safety and that of other patrons.
ETIQUETTE
Here’s some simple drive-in etiquette’s to follow to ensure everyone has a great time.
- All car lights must be turned off before the movie starts.
- If your windows/rooftop are open, please keep your radio down.
- Stay within your car – you can sit in the boot or on the back of your ute. Just note your boot may be strapped down.
- Front or back – you can face your car forward or reverse into the spot and sit in the boot, as long as you are not obstructing other’s views.
- Please follow all directions from our team. Our traffic managers will guide you were to park based on the car height and remaining availability when you arrive.
- If you think you’ll need to leave early – please let our staff know when entering.
- No smoking or vaping, even in your car.
Sound
Just like the old-school drive-ins you will be able to access the movie’s audio through your car’s FM radio.
When you arrive on the night you will be given a frequency to tune into.
We encourage you to check your radio beforehand or you can also bring an FM radio to listen to the film through that.
Whilst everyone is listening to the same movie, we encourage you to monitor the volume.
Getting Here
ST IVES SHOWGROUND
Main Arena, St Ives Showground, 450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Your car is your seat, so you will park on the main arena.
If you are arriving separately, there is limited parking within the Showground district. However, keep in mind that you must be in a car to enter the cinema viewing arena, no walk-ins.
The cinema arena is on grass. Whilst this is mostly even, it is not the same as concrete and there is a steep ditch around the outer circle.
There are accessible toilets available onsite.
- Well behaved pets are permitted and must be on their leash the whole time. There are moving cars.
- Smoking is not permitted.
- No BYO alcohol is permitted.
- See Terms & Conditions &/or FAQ’s for more.
