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Event Cinemas Queen Street

πŸ“ Auckland CBD, Auckland

β˜…4.2(3,566 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Multi-level Auckland CBD cinema featuring IMAX with Laser, Gold Class electronic recliners, and Original screens. Known for a peaceful atmosphere and exceptional IMAX picture quality. Cafe, pram access, and parking nearby.

βœ“ IMAX with Laserβœ“ Gold Class reclinersβœ“ Peaceful atmosphereβœ“ Pre-movie bowlingβœ“ Friendly staff

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Reviewers describe it as peaceful - "an oasis for introverts and movie lovers who hate lines" - with comfy sofas, friendly staff, and a warm atmosphere. The IMAX experience earned praise as "unforgettable" and "more advanced than regular 3D". Kids can bowl or play in the gaming lounge before the movie starts.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Book showtimes on the Event Cinemas website directly - Google listings may differ
⏰Civic car parking nearby is a convenient and comparatively affordable option
🎟️Arrive early to use the bowling alley or gaming lounge at basement level
πŸš—Toilets are located on other floors - allow extra time during interval

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Logan S.

10 months ago

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β€œ"Auckland's Quietest Cinema Adventure" Hidden in the heart of Auckland’s CBD is a cinema with major β€œghost town” vibes and I mean that in the most peaceful way possible... Event Cinemas Queen Street sits atop what feels like a semi retired mall where the echo of your footsteps might be louder than the crowd... Perfect for introverts and movie lovers who hate lines... Getting to the cinema is like playing a game of mall hide and seek... Multiple entrances,escalators and that one suspiciously quiet corridor that still somehow gets you there... But once inside you’re rewarded with comfy sofas,friendly staff and a warm cup of overpriced cinema coffee while you wait... Popcorn? Check.. Sodas? Bubbling.. Tickets? Easy.. Toilets? Clean and big enough to do yoga… but be ready for a mini walk and hike... Bonus points: Arrive early and you can bowl downstairs or destroy some aliens in the gaming lounge at the basement while waiting for the movie... Great for groups,dates or solo adventures when your social battery is low but your film craving is high... "Logan was here for the movie, stayed for the maze... Found the toilet, eventually."”

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Tisson Zacharia

9 months ago

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β€œI max 3D is a must have experience. It is more advanced than the regular 3D. We have watched Avatar 3 the fire and ash here. An unforgettable awesome experience. But, some people may occasionally feel dizziness and nausea as per movies or stunts watching in this technology. The best, convenient and comparatively cheaper car parking near this is civic car parking. The only negative I felt is, there was not enough toilets in that floor as per the seating capacity. But you may find one in other floors.”

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Aspiring Angel

3 weeks ago

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β€œI missed the old Alien decor! Not the CRT TV though! Edited on 15/9/2026. This place used to be huge before the smart phone age. I used to work here part time and I watched IMAX version of Shackleton’s Antarctica Adventure for over 10 times with music by George Fenton and narrated by Kevin Spacey. Fast forward to today, I bought two IMAX tickets for Odyssey. I had to change the dates. I contacted the staff and they were really helpful and refunded me without any issues swiftly.”

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Imax

346 reviews

Friendly staff

109 reviews

Comfortable seats

76 reviews

Recliner seats

18 reviews

Day beds

6 reviews

Overview

Event Cinemas Queen Street hosts three distinct experiences - IMAX with Laser, Gold Class, and Original - across multiple levels inside Auckland CBD. IMAX with Laser delivers the sharpest digital images and immersive surround audio in New Zealand. Gold Class auditoriums seat 30-40 guests in electronic recliners with waiter service. Downstairs, a bowling alley and gaming lounge add pre-movie entertainment. Cafe facilities and pram access throughout.

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