How to get cheap movie tickets in Brisbane (2024)

Movie Cinemas with Cheapest Tickets

Before we get into all of the great discounts and deals you can get on the pricier tickets, it is worth mentioning the cheaper cinemas. Many of these cinemas offer ticket prices that are always pretty good value for money, gifting you the cinema movie experience without the hefty price tag. With daily prices that quite often match (or beat) the discounted versions, we love the following cinemas.

Cineplex

Cineplex has seven different locations and aims to ensure that their “prices remain the lowest in Southeast Queensland so that you can enjoy the latest movies any day of the week”. They do a good job at achieving that, too!  The cinemas, while a little older, are comfortable, their candy bar is stocked and their prices are very reasonable. Standard Adult tickets are only $10, kids $8 – but there are also discounted movies and sessions which come out even cheaper!  Even the ‘deluxe cinema’ tickets don’t go higher than $15.00 for guests.

Adult Tickets: $9.00 – 11.00
Student Tickets: $8.00 – $11.00
Children / Pensioner: $7.00 – $10.00
Locations: Bulimba, Hawthorne, South Bank, Victoria Point, Redbank and Nerang. 

United Eldorado Indooroopilly

Tucked away discreetly on a corner in Indooroopilly is the United Eldorado, a family-run cinema. On Tuesdays for specific movies and in certain theatres, you can get $8 adult, senior, and children’s tickets. Sign up online and get tickets for as low as $9.50 for kids and $11.50 for adults. For an extra few dollars, you also have the option to upgrade your ticket to a recliner seat.

Adult Tickets: $11:50
Student Tickets: $9:50
Children / Pensioner: $9:50

Limelight Cinemas 

With locations in Ipswich and Morayfield, Limelight Cinemas offer incredibly cheap everyday movie ticket pricing starting at just $10! They also offer a reward based program that can be used to redeem free tickets. 

Standard ticket: $10
Locations: Ipswich and Morayfield 

A few things to check when you are looking for cheaper movie tickets at any Brisbane cinema location. Many cinemas have specials on Tuesdays and  for night viewings (even if they aren’t mentioned on this list). Also be mindful of hidden costs known as booking fees which we have seen as high as $2 a ticket!?

Drive-In Cinemas

Another cheap movie ticket option is to opt for the outside cinema experience, instead of indoors. Pile some blankets, pillows, and the family into your car and head to one of the local Drive-In Theatres to take in the stars on the screen and above you!

Tivoli Drive-In

Located at Chuwar, Brisbane, families love the old-school fun (and prices) at the Tivoli Drive-In. For just $15 per car, they screen a single movie every Friday night, and two on Saturday nights and are the cheapest drive-in cinema close to Brisbane. Jump online and find out which films they will screen for the upcoming month. There is no booking tickets; just rock up in your car on the night and buy your ticket as you enter.  Live music acts play pre-movies, fur babies are allowed, and a cafe is on-site too. No wonder families love this community-focused drive-in!

Price: $15 / car

How to get discounted movie tickets

RACQ

RACQ (and all similar insurances in different states) offer fantastic cost-saving options for movies that are super easy to access if you are a member.  Valid at BCC and Event Cinemas, there are various price options on their site, depending on what day you go and at what time.  Once you have signed in you can see the different costs for specific days and times, which can help you choose your movie screen based on which one is most cost-effective. They also offer discounts on snacks at the candy bar.

Valid For: BCC and Event Cinemas
Accessible To: RACQ Members
Discounts Available: Up to 50% off e-vouchers for movies and snacks.
Website: RACQ

Shopback

ShopBack is a shopping platform that rewards you just for spending your cash. You can sign in online or download the app to your phone. Once in, simply search for cinemas and you will see great discounted movie tickets available for Event Cinemas. Currently, tickets for children are only $11.50 and adults are $13.50 (not to be used after 5pm on a Friday or Saturday). Once you have the ticket, you can redeem it online (but will get a surcharge) – or at no extra cost, you can do so in person at the box office.

Valid For: Event Cinemas
Accessible To: Shopback members via website or app
Discounts Available: $11.50 children / $13.50 adult tickets as well as discounts in Gold Class.
Website: Shopback

Groupon / Scoopon cheap movie deals

Groupon and Scoopon are two well-known discount sites that offer you a wealth of amazing deals across the board. Simply download the apps to your phone (or access them via their websites) and keep an eye out on the current deals they have running for nearly everything you can think of. Both of these apps have deals for movie tickets regularly – with some deals offering a staggering 70% off at times!

Valid For: Various Cinemas
Accessible To: Groupon and Scoopon members
Discounts Available: Various depending on what deals the sites currently have running.
Website: Groupon / Scoopon

Event Cinemas Cheap Tuesdays

Another way to get cheaper tickets to Event Cinemas is to sign up for Cinebuzz (their rewards program) and book in to see movies on a Tuesday for half-price tickets. With the Cinebuzz membership, you will also get access to special saver sessions as well as points that can accumulate to reward you with free tickets.

Valid For: Event Cinemas
Accessible To: Cinebuzz Members
Discounts Available: 50% off on Tuesdays and access to saver sessions.
Website: Cinebuzz

Telstra + Cinebuzz

You can save even more on your Cinebuzz tickets if you are a Telstra Plus member. With this you are able to not only purchase your movie tickets at a cheaper rate, you can use your points to pay for them! 

Valid For: Event and Village Cinemas
Accessible To: Telstra Plus and Cinebuzz Members
Discounts Available: Purchase tickets with your Telstra Plus Points and get discounted movie tickets
Website: Telstra Plus / Cinebuzz

Foxtel Rewards

For members of Foxtel’s Reward program, you can benefit from cheaper movie tickets at any HOYTS cinema. As a Foxtel Rewards member, you can currently enjoy $12.50 movie tickets and $28 HOYTS LUX tickets every single day of the week at any HOYTS cinema. If you book online, there is a booking fee of $1.50 per standard ticket for all tickets. 

Valid For: HOYTS Cinemas
Accessible To: Foxtel Rewards Members
Discounts Available:  $12.50* movie tickets and $28 HOYTS LUX tickets
Website: Foxtel Rewards Tickets

HOYTS / Qantas Rewards

If you are a Qantas Frequent Flyer, HOYTS may become one of your favourite (and cheapest) cinemas to visit with the family. To qualify for cheaper tickets (or to purchase tickets using your QFF points), you must sign up for the HOYTS rewards program.  This is free and will give you 10% off standard tickets, $11 movie-of-the-week options, and other special benefits.  For $15 a year, you can also join their VIP rewards – which give 25%b discounts.

Valid For: HOYTS Cinemas
Accessible To: HOYTS Reward and Qantas Rewards Members
Discounts Available: $11 movie of the week tickets, use Qantas Points.
Website: HOYTS Rewards

Health Insurance Cheap Tickets

If you have private health insurance then there is a very good chance that you are also eligible for some cheaper movie ticket prices. BUPA, HPF and Medibank offer customers discounts at the box office, with benefits ranging from 25% to 50% at both HOYTS and Event Cinemas. It’s definitely worth looking into what your insurance company offers when you are searching for discounted tickets.

Valid For: Various Cinemas
Accessible To: BUPA, HBF, Medibank
Discounts Available: 25 – 40% off ticket prices.

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