This movie theater was located just south of the Town Hall Station on George St. I came here to catch a movie before heading over to the airport to catch my flight home. I bought a ticket using one of the kiosks. Unfortunately, the movie didn't start until 3:30 pm. I had a couple of hours to pass and I didn't want to walk anywhere, so I found an open seat in front of the Ten Fourteen Bubble Tea shop and used the available free WiFi to pass the time. When it finally came time to go inside the theater, the employee told me that it was downstairs. He didn't point me in the right direction, so I thought maybe it was the stairs that I saw on the way in. That wasn't it as it led down to the pool hall and arcade. I went back up and pushed on a set of glass doors that led to another area which had the stairs leading down to the theater. The seat that I had picked was okay, but the theater seating was very outdated for movie theaters these days. I guess you get spoiled when you're used to those big comfortable recliner seats! At least the important thing was that the picture and sound was good. read more

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I had a poor experience at Events Cinema George Street, Sydney, on Sunday 4 December 2022. Tickets for Gold Class were $44.00 each and two were purchased, totalling $88.00. There are three key problems: (1) There was an additional booking fee of around $6.00 for the two tickets (we used gift vouchers). Given the high ticket price, this is unreasonable. (2) Popcorn and drink were not included in the ticket price. Again, given the high ticket price and low cost for Event Cinema to provide popcorn and drink, this substantially lowers the value of purchasing a ticket. Also, Hoyts Cinemas offers popcorn and drink with its equivalent Lux tickets. We will probably go to Hoyts next time. (3) It was really difficult to order food via the website using the QR code. Given staff are available, they should help with the order rather than directing people to use the website/app. We didn't end up ordering any food. This is not a good idea. A very disappointing experience! This complaint was forwarded to Event Cinema's head office. No voucher or compensation was offered (despite asking), which, again, is very disappointing. This company needs to lift its game. read more

Most cinemas are ok, until you get one with buzzy ventilation overhead and broken seats. Saw Incredibles 2 (great movie FYI) on opening day in a normal cinema. Not vmax, but it was the best time for us. Wow! Never had such a crappy cinema in recent years. Firstly my allocated seat had a structural hole in the middle, so we had to sit elsewhere. Looked like someone let one rip and broke the poor seat. Then we noticed that the overhead ventilation was going nuts BZZZZZ to the point where we thought it was storming outside. Kind of a bummer during quiet scenes. During my sheltered life I've only been in the vmax til then, and had no idea that a couple bucks made such a difference between reasonable and dilapidated! read more

Event George Street - Rest in peace, my poor friend - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Spent $155 for the ultimate experience to celebrate my partners birthday. The lounges were incredible, the movie was great, the service was impeccable, the cocktails were delicious and the food was amazing .... then I went to the bathroom. The sight and smell that greeted me after lining up for ten minutes to use three cubicles was putrid. I would expect more after such extravagance. This is not McDonald's. This is not after one hour of use. I'm really disappointed actually. read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I love movies as much as the next Cecil B DeMille. In fact, I saw Wolf of Wall Street starring Leo Di Caprio here last night with some Yelpers (it was awesome, but there was so much drug use the entire audience needed to go to rehab afterwards). Event is great - big, new, clean, modern, comfortable, and despite its size it somehow avoids being just another soulless megaplex. Shoot for Tighty Tuesdays when movies are just $15. read more

Came To Australia in 1990 and i remember the first movie i watched here with my Dad was Hook with the talented Robin Williams :D!! I remembered thinking the cinema was like a casino with all the lights and how big the place was :)!! Still to this day i love watching movies here, whether I'm in Gold Class, V max or just the normal Screen :)!! Tuesdays are a great day to watch a movie at any cinema naturally but even if the tickets were double the price i would still watch a movie here cause of the memory :)!! All the rooms I've been in have been clean & tidy & have always been super comfortable to watch whatever movie :). I never really opt for buying anything from the candy bar though haha especially when you got the convenient store just outside or the Woolies 5 mins walk away :D!! It's also really cool to pass the time at the Game Arcade or get a bite to eat at any of the cool places close by :D All in all this is my all time favourite and easy to get to cinema in the city :D!! read more

Event George Street - Perfect drinks to keep you buzzing haha - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Event cinema George street is the flagship of the Event cinema brand. 1,000's of people go through this cinema daily. That doesn't make it automatically good though. The cinema itself has lots of good food spots close by which is a major plus when you consider that 90% of date nights involve dinner and drinks. This is the largest of the Events I have been to and has got a whole lot of screens so very easy to find the movie you want at a time that suits you. Facilities here are kept in good condition. Never had an issues with uncleanliness, candy bar is large, they got a bar, offer a nice Gold Class lounge area when your in need of a treat. Staff are friendly. Had some problems with a screening before and the manager sorted me out with free tickets after which was great. They got two V Max screens with very comfy seats and Dolby Surround sound. A lot of the movie premiers are held here. I walked past Katy Perry once here. The lineup for tickets can be insane here sometimes during evening times so be prepared to wait because they usually don't have a lot of staff on the desks. Otherwise good spot to view some of cinemas future greats and duds in great comfort. read more

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Godzilla, This movie reminds me an old japanese old movie when I'm growing up. Average story line, and graphic also not mind blowing read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I always come here on Tight Ass Tuesdays cause movies are half price, because movies these days are expensive! The queues can get a bit long so either get there early or buy your tickets online! Theatres are generally pretty nice, and its assigned seating so that's always good. A small popcorn is $6.50 and is pretty big! Average prices - $6 for bag of Malteasers and other chocolate assortments. Choc Tops are always yummy. Went recently for a Gold Class Movie Marathon and I must say, Gold Class Rules! The seats are nice and comfy and you can recline you seat back and put up the footrest. During the third movie, there was a huge bowl of popcorn, then dinner was served. The food was good - mini burger, chips, and a few random tastes. The best part was dessert! They brought us ice cream with chunks of chips, gooey fudge and a yummy straw shaped biscuit. read more

Well, it seems like the Sydney CBD now has a cinema complex so I don't have to go all the way out to Bondi Junction if I want to watch a movie when I'm over here. Okay, it's probably been around for a while, but I can still remember when I was in Sydney that there was basically nothing here and, as I've suggested, having to travel out to Bondi Junction (not that the cinemas at Bondi junction are all that bad, just time consuming to get to). The Cinemas are actually tucked away out the back, so you have to walk past numerous shops to get there. Also, most times I've been here the lines at the ticket office were pretty long, so you need to give yourself plenty of time. However, I did like the underground cinemas (not that you can tell when you're in the Cinema). read more

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Tickets and candy bars are a bit expensive, however it's time for enjoyment. Visited on Wednesday night, not crowded. Seats are comfy and clean. read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Event Cinemas is my idea of hell. LOTS of people desperate to see a movie I'll inevitably find dumb and shallow, expensive and popular with Sydney's teenagers. But then, not everyone is such a faux intellectual/snob, and it's definitely got it for some people. Every big Hollywood film is on show there, and any kind of cinematic event Sydney would have happens there - I once saw Russel Brand out the front promoting Get him to the Greek! It's a HUGE, Americanised version of going to the movies - big screens, big chairs, 3D and all the extras you would want (or not want). But be warned - it's pricey! At over $15 a pop, a student ticket doesn't come cheap. Neither does the food, or the exorbinant parking. Definitely a fun night out for some, the worst date in the world for others. read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Gold, Vmax and standard seats available. Book online to skip the queue but hope that the scanners are working! If it is a busy time and there is only one scanner it won't be any faster to get the tickets. standard is...well standard but Vmax is very comfy and my butt did not hurt after sitting for a whole move. I dislike that you have to go through the candy shop after the ticket part--just run! read more

I tend to avoid Event Cinemas unless they're showing some blockbuster that I'm desperate to see, for the same reason I avoid Starbucks- I'd much rather support the smaller, independent cinemas showing quality or arthouse movies. Event megaplexes are kind of like the Aldi of cinemas but without passing on the savings that come with screening in 800 seat theatres. However, I do end up there every few months and the complex is always pretty clean and well maintained, the candy bar well stocked and I've been a lot happier there since the introduction of the Cine Bar to get a passable coffee & a glass of wine before a film. Best avoided on tight-arse Tuesdays, unless of course queuing behind 70 excited teenagers is your "thing". read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We landed in Sydney with tickets for the evening showing of WonderWoman that we had purchased online in advance. The purchase online was seamless, and I also learned that they have couple seats where there is no armrest in between at all which I thought was cute. I was able to book a couple seat in advance (if you're from abroad, pay for tickets using a international conversion fee-free card ie. Chase Sapphire, etc.) because it is an Australian theater company. When we arrived, we learned that like many businesses, it was inside of a larger complex/shopping mall area. We went up to check in (usually in NY you can just scan the barcode from an online purchase and go in), but we were required to check into a kiosk to get printed tickets which was fine. We so happened to go during Sydney's Vivid! week, so there were screenings from the Sydney Film Festival going on at the same time in the theater too. There were a LOT of people. While booking, I also noticed that the screenings of WonderWoman were about 15 minutes apart. I figured perhaps they're just in different theaters being such a blockbuster hit and all, but no- one big theater was showing back to back with barely 5-10 minutes in between. We were esentially going in while people were going out which means....THE THEATER DOES NOT GET CLEANED BETWEEN SCREENINGS. Of course, my couples seat was LITTERED with popcorn. This is NOT the standard I'm used to, so I was already grossed out walking in. The movie was fantastic, but even though a concession stand was near this particular theater, it was not OPEN. You would have to go all the way downstairs to order your food/drinks. Upon exit, I was rushing to use the restroom. Usually, there are exits on BOTH sides of the theater. I somehow ended up opening a door that was a ONE WAY DOOR ( I couldnt get back in) and ended up facing a dim and dark staircase to god knows where. Thank god I had taken my phone to SOS text my bf, but in the meantime, a family opened the door ALSO thinking it was an exit and saved me. THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS and should be noted. I was shaken and rattled and would NOT recommend this theater at all. read more

I don't get along to the cinema as much as I'd like to, mainly because it's so damn expensive in this country! If I do, then I guess Event Cinemas is a good choice - the seats are comfortable, the screens are big and the sound is good, but you don't really need too much space because you would've spent an arm and a leg on the tickets and refreshments! If you decided to splurge even more so and go Gold Class, you don't have to deal with the crowds as much, which is nice, and the seats recline and have footrests, and they bring you wine (if you pay for it), which is a bonus in my book. Although I can't imagine those soft leather/suede covered seats are particularly healthy anymore, having and countless numbers lying on them over the last couple of years, but less you think about that the better I suppose. If you must go and see the latest blockbuster because you need the "in-your-face" experience, then this is probably the place to go, but be prepared to deal with everyone else coming too. read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

King me! Rocked in here last night to watch Kingsman (8.2 on IMDb) so bear with me as I drop a 6-pack of woe on this cine complex. First... Lines. Actually we got to avoid the long snaking line by booking online. Seeing the sheer numbers of peeps who've never heard of the internet before was a social commentary on how dumbass humans really are, and made me fear about the future of this rock we all dwell on. Second... Candy bar. Free popcorn with the ticket apparently, but the teen manning the popcorn station says it's "self serve". First off... WTF? second off... WT actual F? Get me my popcorn now and respect my authoritah! Actually, I skipped the popcorn, I was so mortified that it was self serve, I just couldn't lower myself to put the stuff in the box. Third... Mess. Self serve popcorn equals self serving morons. Someone had a popcorn Pompeii, their box overflowing Vesuvius style until cascading corn kernels covered the floor. Fourth... Lack of pass-it-forward-popcorn etiquette (trust me, it's a thing!). We had leftover free popcorn coupons, and one of my chums asked the candy checkouter if she could pass the popcorn forward to the next person. She said "no", then "no", then "maybe"... Just DO IT!. Fifth... No drink holder... I had a bottle of water... and no where to put the damn thing... Floorzies? Hell no! Sixth... Manners maketh man. Two muppets were sitting in our seats when we finally navigated to them - Anyone that's done cinema seat tetris, knows the feeling of getting to your seat, seeing someone in it, looking at the ticket, wondering if you are in the right aisle, and then finally deciding... ok these muppets gotta move - They moved two seats over... which had me saying "ummm doods, you are in my seat now" "Can't you just sit there!" they responded churlishly "No, we need one more, so please move" I demanded, politely. They did move, reluctantly, but not without a pair of incredulous smiles. What they probably didn't realise was that they were gonna move whether they wanted to or not... In the most gentlemanly way possible of course :) Despite this six-brick checklist of critiques, Cinema no. 8 did its job. I wasn't distracted at all during the entire film, which I enjoyed immensely. Queues moved quickly through the ushering station and the movie started on time. All good! read more

Do not try to take in any drinks not from candy bar! I had an argument about my coffee from Starbucks. To the point where I demanded to see management because I found the man that I was dealing with to be very rude, over a cup of coffee!!! Unfortunately they show movies so I can't not go to see them. Pitty there aren't more cinemas around. read more

Horrible. Have had several bad experiences both in the regular cinemas and in Gold Class. The most recent time, I went to Gold Class and ordered an ice coffee before the movie. They never delivered it! I was anxious, waiting for my drink during the entire movie and this wrecked my movie experience. Afterwards, we went to the counter with our receipt to get a refund. The staff was surprised and didn't believe that I didn't get my coffee. Finally, after some kerfuffle, the cost of the coffee was refunded. The time before that, I went to the regular cinema and it was so packed that I had to sit in the front row and strain my neck to view the screen for more than 3 hours. read more

Yelp's TightyTuesday Moviethon is off and running, and thanks to Ben for choosing the corker "Wolf of Wall Street" Viewed in V-MAX luxury at Event Cinemas recently. Ahhhhhhh Hoyts of old, bearer of my dreams, hideous vouyer to *that* night at the Rocky Horror Picture Show.......... *smacks forehead* What was I thinking! No Noone must ever know. SHHHHH! You have embraced me into your welcoming folds many times, Hoyts of yesteryear. What happened? Wheres that vomit-strewn red carpet I loved so well? or the grand staircases up and down which made me imagine I was Rhett Butler (Alrgiht. I imagined I was Vivien Leigh but so what I was a kid!!!) The journey back in time to see every. single. Disney. film. The dates I've had here over the years. The wonderful, tacky, dates. Oh me, oh my. Gone, gone. All gone, and in it's place? Well.. some reasonably awesome things. Eateries, and yoghurt things and other bits and bobs that cause your dalliance before the movie begins. Great movie BTW. And a good cinema in which to watch it. There was something sticky on the floor at my feet which really pissed me off the whole night, and was making me squirm wondering exactly what would make a carpet THAT sticky. It was a little disconcerting. A packed cinema is never a great thing IMHO but because of the amble seating it was all a-ok. I felt like I was watching it on my lonesome. Big screen and all. Only the guffaws and high pitched hysterical laughter around me was enough to let on that others were about. Oh and my high pitched hysterical laughter. Don't forget that! ;-) Good cinema. Pity it isn't like the old days. But new days can be fun too. Just not as much fun, it would seem. read more

BOY! Has this place changed since the 70s! (Yes, it's probably been that long since I was there to see "Earthquake") We were there for a Yelp give away, a preview of "Don't Breathe" (Trust me, don't bother.) Lot's of funky looking restaurants, comfy seats, glitz and showbiz.is the theme. Very nice cinema indeed. read more

I've been here a number of times and for a movie theatre it gets 3 stars. The positives: It is right in the middle of the city so it really easy to catch a movie after work. They have a special line if you order your tickets online ahead of time, which is a major time saver. They have good popcorn. SOME of the theatres have big seats. And I love that Australian movie theatres have assigned seats The negatives: The food options are pretty poor when it comes to movie snacks. Some of the theatres are super old ad outdated. The movie I went to last night was in theatre 5 and the seats were old, small and dirty looking. And the bathrooms are atrocious. They look like public transport bathrooms. Obviously will continue going when I want to grab a movie after work, but might be worth venturing out to Newtown or the EQ for a better cinema experience read more

This is not a great event cinema location. It is understaffed and the staff that are there are not that helpful. The doors are broken on the Gold Class bathrooms and there is no toilet paper. This is meant to be Gold Class. It costs almost as much as live theater. The regular bathrooms are filthy. The building and and theater itself is fine, but it is not well run or maintained. read more

Good idea, but the bathrooms are dirty and smelly; the theater was not cleaned as well. read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I wasn't very impressed with the standard screens in this theater.. Very flat seating that feel dated and cheap. Movies in VMax or Gold Club are a different story. Amazing! The best tip is to use the Telstra Thanks discounts when buying tickets online as you'll save heaps of money. read more

Cinema 10, paid $24- per ticket, seats old and dingy, candy bar over priced $13.90 for 2 waters, half the toilets were out of toilet paper & needed cleaning, really sub par especially when compared to all hoyts cinemas, which is a way better movie experience at a cheaper price read more

Went Gold Class recently. Nice choice of wine by the glass, although I've been enough times to Gold Class to know to avoid the food, unless you want to pay $25 for three cold wedges (slight exaggeration perhaps, but probably not too far off reality.) Missed the storage space in the arms of your Gold Class comfy chairs that most Melbourne GC cinemas have, but otherwise it was - as always - a lovely way to watch a movie. The unisex GC toilets threw me at first - just not used to this at the movies, no other reason. The question has to be asked however why the poor female staff downstairs in the candy bar have to wear those ridiculous outfits. Done enough time in retail to recognise the look of despair in their eyes. Getting paid peanuts to sell popcorn - do they really need the ridicule also? read more

My second choice of movie watching goodness, after the Orpheum in Cremorne. The cinema seats are nice and comfy, the screen is large, and the sound system is pretty sweet. The candy bar will wring your bank balance dry, though. They do sell a pretty decent Choctop, and the pop corn isn't all that bad. read more

Ahh the cinema. The smell of popcorn, the choc top cones, the blank slate of the mind waiting to be filled with the visual feast that awaits (unless you have partially filled it with spoiler filled trailers and reviews). A social experience, bisected by a long block of me time, and hopefully followed by invigorating chat about the film just absorbed. Or shared disdain over time collectively wasted.... Something you can't replicate with Netflix and your social network from home. I've been going to this cinema for ages and it's improved a lot. The 'standard' cinema was huge, with new comfy seats, big armrests and accessible cupholders... Oh dark too. They also have v-max and gold class, but you should be right whichever way you go. For pre and post film libations, there is bubble tea, sushi, and a rich array of venues on the streets outside. So even if your movie happens to be terrible, you can distract and renew yourself accordingly. All win. Go here. Enjoy. read more

We came here opening night of the Hunger Games. This was my first movie in Sydney, I like the food/snack area and how its set up. It has everything and its fun to be able to walk around like a store rather than deal with someone behind a counter. I even had time to play at the arcade and I won a stuffed kermit the frog with 2 tries. We finally got to the theater and found our seats, I loved that they have reserved seats for you so there is no guessing on where to sit, its awesome. However the seats were cloth and appeared old. The cushions seemed to be flat and have lost their fluffiness.I was surprised at the price for a 9Pm movie it was around $18. The screen was also a lot smaller than I had thought it would be which was a disappointment. Once you get inside the whole theater seems kindve skinny I think they would benefit from being a little wider I felt somewhat claustrophobic. read more

Nice cinema with ample seating and arm room. The staff was quite friendly and we had a great time. read more

Go Gold Class! Seriously, if Gold Class Cinemas had been around years ago I would have seen a lot more movies. You can pre order food and drinks, recline in huge comfy seats and enjoy space around you rather than gobby teenagers talking and kicking the back of your seats. It's not a cheap option, especially if you are ordering food and drinks. But if there is a special film you want to see at the cinema (or a special person you are taking) splash the cash and go Gold Class. Otherwise, just wait for the DVD. read more

OK cinema in CBD. I like Tuesday's as the tickets are much cheaper than other day. The gold class is worth have a go but more expensive. There is a usually z big line as they charge more when you book online. read more

This cinema is always dirty - popcorn all over the floors, seats and leftover cups etc and the floors and bathrooms are sticky and unclean. My Gold Class experience was disappointing and poor compared to other cinemas I've been to. Lounges had not been cleaned, tables had spilt drink which appeared to have dried up. Definitely NOT worth the $40. Despite all of the above, the staff on shift (when I raised my concern about my lounge being unclean) provide relatively good service and were prompt to address my concerns. Candy bar is fun and food quality is good. Post my experience, I thought I'd let management know via the website/feedback form. Although they did apologise, they told me "there was nothing they could do". read more

To be honest this place needs a good refurb! Everything looks very tired. Even the movie posters in the lobby have torn bits off them :) Event needs to take a good look at probably their busiest Cinema in Sydney. Throughout the lobby there are tell tale signs of too much use and not enough cleaning. Look down as you ride up the escalators and you can see the remnants of splashed coke, slushie and pop corn greeting you. When we sat in the cinema the bucket seats are noticeably grimy with one of our seat backs flopping around as we sat down. Entertainment Quarter on Bondi Junction is looking good for a relaxing Cinema experience! read more

My Family, Friends and I STOPPED going to this place, The Event Cinemas just RIP OFF people in compare to The other South bank Cinemas(www.cineplex.com.au) in Brisbane. Have you ever tried Cinema 5 of South bank cineplex cinemas just for $8 for adult and around $4 for concessions, pensioners, students...etc??!! How about Event Cinemas?! Event Cinemas in Chermside charge you around $21-$25 or even more and just 2-$3 discount for concessions, pensioner...etc which is around $18 which means in a standard rate you pay around minimum $13 more to get WHAT?! Even They charge you much more for IMAX cinemas which is NOT a REAL IMAX!!! It is just a normal wide screen NOT iMAX....IMAX is curved huge wide screen vertically & horizontally.... Consequently It is absolutely NOT logical, not fair, not appropriate to RIP OFF people like that either in normal rate for standard version cinemas, "iMax" or the rest... I live around Chermside but It does worth drive to South bank Cineplex cinemas to enjoy & watch a movie over a free parking, fair ticket price and FRIENDLY staff :) read more

Extremely disappointing. The food was shocking in quality (I had sliders), even more shocking the price tag: $27 for 3 mini burgers which were below any fast food chain quality. The staff were casuals, virtually untrained, young and unexpired. The "lounge" felt unwelcoming and soulless. I mean, the cinema ticket is $41, you'd expect something in return, a bit more than just big fat reclining chairs, which weren't bad, but not particularly good either. read more

I didn't realise how exy the tickets were.. also there was bugs by the soda machines which made me feel sick. also there was no staff at the counter when I went to buy my food. it wasn't as clean as I remembered the first time I came here. read more

Enjoyed the delights of Gold Class for the 3D version of TITANIC. Really comfortable reclining seats with footrests. Good variety of snacks to enjoy, especially during a three hours plus movie! Courteous and helpful staff. This is definitely the way to enjoy a blockbuster movie. read more

Smack Bang in the middle of the city. This is more like an entertainment complex, there are 7-8 large theatres. Sometimes there is even red carpet rolled out, as there are often film premieres here. I enjoy watching films here as it's large and often doesn't get too full so there are seats around you. Its really close to Town Hall train station and many food and specialty stores. The Candy Bar is a bit pricy but you can get all sorts of sweets, cool drinks and frozen slushies. The ticket sellers are really helpful when you go to buy your tickets and are happy to share their opinions about films if you're unsure as to which one to check out. read more

Event George Street - Cinema Near Me - Sydney, NSW