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Townsville Cinemas and Movies Guide 2026, Best Cinemas and Outdoor Movie Experiences in North Queensland
Townsville cinema guide 2026: the best cinemas in Townsville including Hoyts and Reading Cinemas, plus outdoor movie experiences in North Queensland.
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Townsville Cinemas 2026, Overview
Townsville, as North Queensland's largest city with around 200,000 residents, has mainstream multiplex cinema options at its main shopping centres. The city benefits from a significant defence and university population which supports cultural and entertainment venues. Here's a guide to cinemas in Townsville.
Major Cinemas in Townsville
- Hoyts Townsville, Stockland Townsville, Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan. Townsville's main multiplex cinema, located at one of the city's primary shopping centres. Multiple screens with XTREMESCREEN and standard formats. Book at hoyts.com.au.
- Reading Cinemas Townsville, City and suburban locations. Value-priced cinema options for Townsville residents. Check readingcinemas.com.au for current Townsville locations.
Community and Outdoor Cinemas in Townsville
- Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre (TECC), Occasional large-format screenings and special cinema events.
- Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa Drive. The Riverway cultural precinct hosts outdoor cinema events, particularly during the Townsville Stadium concerts season and community events. Check Townsville City Council events.
- Outdoor Cinema Events, Townsville's warm and dry tropical climate (May-October especially) makes outdoor cinema events very popular. Check the Townsville City Council events calendar at townsville.qld.gov.au for current outdoor screenings.
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