Rialto Cinemas Dunedin

Welcome to Rialto Cinemas Dunedin, located at 11 Moray Place in the heart of Dunedin, New Zealand. Situated just one street back from the Octagon, our cinema is conveniently accessible with a five-minute walk from bus stops and taxi ranks in The Octagon. For those driving, there is handy parking available at the Moray Place car parking building across the road from the cinema.

Rialto Cinemas offers more than just your typical movie theater experience. Our venue is available for hire, making it the perfect location for private screenings, fundraisers, group bookings, presentations, seminars, meetings, or any combination of these events. Our comfortable auditoriums, ranging from 34 to 340 seats, feature stadium seating, cinema-quality sound, and large screens. With a diverse selection of films, we cater to all tastes and preferences.

In addition to our auditoriums, we have a dedicated function area called the Long Room. This versatile space can be booked as a stand-alone venue or used as a breakout area during your event. Our cinemas can also accommodate screenings from a variety of other formats, including material from your laptop. For added convenience, our fully licensed bar can be booked exclusively for your event and offers a wide selection of local wines, beers, and catering alternatives. Our experienced function staff are on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly, and we also provide extras such as great packages on movie treats like popcorn and choctops.

Private screenings are a popular option for corporate evenings, meetings, presentations, fundraisers, or social and group events. You can choose from films currently playing at the cinema or upcoming releases. In some cases, we can even assist with private screenings of past releases or your own films or content. To learn more about hosting an event and the film options available, simply fill in the form on our website.

Voted Best Circuit Cinema (Distributor's Choice) in 2015, Rialto Cinemas is a historic cinema that has been a beloved part of Dunedin for many years. Our six stadium-style cinemas include the largest screen in Dunedin, ensuring an immersive movie-watching experience. We pride ourselves on screening the best and most diverse selection of films, including mainstream blockbusters, arthouse films, foreign films, film festivals, and Beyond Film content such as art documentaries. We are also strong supporters of local film content, showcasing the talent of our community.

In addition to our cinema screenings, we offer the hire of our cinemas for your own private events. Whether you're planning a social club gathering, a fundraiser, or simply a get-together with friends, our beautiful Long Room is available for pre-movie drinks and nibbles. Our café/bar area serves delicious barista coffee, and we are fully licensed, offering a selection of local wines and beer. Of course, we also have the classic candy bar items, including popcorn, choctops, and candy, to complete your cinema experience.

Visit Rialto Cinemas Dunedin for a truly memorable movie-watching experience in the heart of Dunedin, New Zealand.