Concrete Playground

Is there anything better than watching a movie outside? Seriously, you're watching a movie, but it's OUTSIDE. You would normally watch a movie in your living room. But thanks to Sydney Festival (and let's temporarily ignore all other outdoor cinemas that are operating this summer), you'll get to watch a movie outside. Did you hear that? Outside.

With the added bonus of fresh air, moonlight, picnic rugs and the sounds of Sydney fruit bats flying overhead, Sydney Festival is putting on a bumper series of classic Aussie flicks to entertain us these balmy summer nights. Not only that though, you'll be watching these movies on a giant, inflatable screen down one end of Sydney University's iconic quad. Immerse yourself in the history of the architecture and be simultaneously entertained by a talking picture.

Sydney Festival also understands the importance of music in cinema, and so accompanying every film will be a live musical act. Listen to Decoder Ring before seeing Somersault or The Pigram Brothers and Alex Lloyd croon prior to watching Mad Bastards. Also included in the program are Kev Carmody with One Night the Moon, Archie Roach with The Tracker, The Necks with The Boys, and Tex Perkins and Murray Paterson with Beautiful Kate. Starting January 18 this will be your favourite cinematic festival event.