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Cinema · Broome, Western Australia
Sun Pictures
An open-air cinema opened in 1916 in Chinatown, Broome, with canvas chairs under the stars and planes that fly low over the screen.
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About Sun Pictures
Sun Pictures opened in 1916 in Chinatown, central Broome, and is considered the oldest open-air cinema still operating in the world. The timber and corrugated-iron building was originally built as a Japanese shop.
Films are shown at night, with the audience seated on canvas chairs under the stars. The cinema is close to the airport runway, and planes landing pass low over the screen during sessions.
A small exhibition at the entrance tells the history of the cinema and the town. In very high tides of the past, the water reached the first rows.
Sessions are ticketed; check the program and current prices.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 2 to 3 hours, including the film.
Best time
At night, in the dry season, when it is not raining.
How to get there
In central Broome, in Chinatown on Carnarvon Street, within walking distance of the pearl shops.
Tip
Bring insect repellent and a light jacket for the evening.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Sun Pictures
When did Sun Pictures open?
In 1916; it is considered the oldest open-air cinema still operating in the world.
Where is Sun Pictures located?
In Chinatown, in central Broome.
Why do planes pass over Sun Pictures?
The cinema is near the airport runway, and planes landing fly low over the screen.