Pop-up drive-in cinema returns to Royal Hobart Regatta Grounds

Popular demand sees the City of Hobart presenting the pop-up drive-in cinema at the Royal Hobart Regatta Grounds with three feature-length films to be shown over three nights on a 10m-wide outdoor screen.

Hobart Drive-in Cinema is a free event, and part of the City's Out in the Open program designed to get the community out of the house and into Hobart's parks and streets.

Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the event is family friendly with everyone welcome.

Mayor Reynolds shared "last year we had couples out on a date night, young people on their P's getting together with their mates as well as families looking for some fun for the kids.

"It's not just about the movies. It's also about the atmosphere. There is something nostalgic about a drive-in cinema, even if you were too young to experience it the first time around."

Creative City Portfolio Chair Cr John Kelly said it was a great opportunity for children and young people to experience a cultural phenomenon from the past.

"Watching a film under the stars in your own vehicle is a magical experience," Cr Kelly said.

"You can bring your own snacks or make the most of the food vans serving hot food, desserts, non-alcoholic drinks and movie classics such as popcorn."

The three-night program will kick off on Friday with cult classic romance the Princess Bride followed by the animated adventure Happy Feet on Saturday and Spielberg’s classic E.T. on Sunday.

Admission is free but space is limited and will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis.

When: Friday 18th August 7pm, Saturday 19th August 7pm and Sunday 20th August 6.30pm.

Gates open at 6pm for 7pm screenings on Friday and Saturday night, and open 5.30pm Sunday for a 6.30pm start.

More info at www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Events-and-activities/Out-in-the-Open/Drive-in-Cinema

Image: A previous drive-in cinema experience at the Hobart Regatta Grounds.