1 / 3Event Cinemas Westgate
📍 Westgate, Auckland
Event Cinemas Westgate offers V-Max, IMAX, and Original screening experiences with reclining seats and day beds. The arcade is a popular pre-film stop for kids. Little Kids Screenings for under-5s and Cinebuzz Half Price Tuesdays run regularly.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A reliable local cinema that West Auckland families have used for decades - one reviewer noted they 'still watch movies here' thirty years on. The arcade games before the film have become a ritual for families with kids who make an outing of the full arrival.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
gurpreet kaur
8 months ago
“😊 Sounds like a cinema review! 🌟 Here's a tidied-up version: Me and my partner checked out this cinema for an afternoon R18 session - was the only one with an afternoon showing. Cinema was neat and tidy 😊, seats were super relaxed! 🛋️ Had a great experience overall 👍.. well start of new year 2026🥰 Want me to tweak anything? 😄”
J Clarke
8 months ago
“Been my local cinema since I was a kid. 30 years old and I still watch movies here when a good movie a released. Went here a week ago and watched Avatar Fire and Ash in 3D. It was awesome. Nostalgic. Popcorn and other treats here are always expensive but can't bet watching a movie with snacks.”
Prateek Vasisht
9 months ago
“Very good facility for Westgate. The cinemas are accessible and the arcade gaming area has some fantastic games. Parking is also accessible. Will be great to see more films being screened here as it serves a large catchment area now.”
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Based on Google review tagsComfortable seats
155 reviews
Arcade
43 reviews
Recliner seats
29 reviews
Renovations
28 reviews
Comfy chairs
13 reviews
Overview
Event Cinemas Westgate has served West Auckland for over two decades, with V-Max, reclining seats, and day beds. The arcade offers pre-film entertainment for kids. On-site parking and pram access are available throughout. Cinebuzz members get Half Price Tuesdays across V-Max, IMAX, and Original sessions. Little Kids Screenings give under-5s a dedicated big-screen experience. A café serves snacks and drinks. Self-service ticket booths available.
