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Palace Cinemas invites audiences to escape, indulge and experience cinema a little differently in their new-concept 15-screen transformation of the historic former prison site, Pentridge, in the northern Melbourne suburb of Coburg.
From jail-house to cinema-house, featuring luxurious fully reclining chairs (complete with individual footrests) in all 15 auditoriums, Dolby Atmos surround sound, state-of-the-art digital projection, and a fully licensed menu (yes, you can take your drink in!) Pentridge Cinema offers Melbourne the absolute best cinema-going experience with Hollywood's finest films and exclusive events.
Palace Cinemas is proud to be a part of this vibrant and one-of-a-kind urban village that breathes new life into its historic location, offering bespoke lively restaurants, bars, cafés and boutique fashion retailers you won't find anywhere else. All of this is within the growing heart of Coburg, with easy underground parking and direct public transport access.
Escape to Pentridge Cinema today!
Experience our Deluxe Screen* at Pentridge Cinema!
There’s no better way to experience the best in new release films than in our Deluxe Screen! Deluxe is Palace Cinemas’ high-end cinema experience, offering the biggest screen with immaculate digital projection and Dolby-Atmos Surround sound, all in the comfort of Pentridge's luxurious, fully reclining chairs.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 12
Movie Club Preview: Bitter Christmas
See two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar's newest tragicomedy early at our exclusive Preview with discounted member tickets!
Thursday, November 12
Opening Day Offer: Fatherland
Experience the Cannes Best Director winner, Paweł Pawlikowski’s exquisite new historical drama for less with discounted tickets for members!
Friday, November 13
Sparkling Preview Event: NT Live: Golden Boy
See Josh O’Connor return to the stage 11 years on and enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival! 🥂
Sunday, 15 November
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival Centrepiece Premiere: Prima Facie
Take your seat for the 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival's Centrepiece Premiere with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or mocktail on arrival! 🥂
Getting There
Two car-park entries on Whatmore Drive, Coburg North.
Whatmore Drive is accessible from the north via Murray Road and from the south via Pentridge Blvd. Patrons can also enter the site from Champ Street (Gate 4) via Moonering Drive which connects to Whatmore Drive.
Find more parking information (rates, etc.) HERE.
Located directly on Tram-Line 19 (North Coburg – Flinders Street Station via Sydney Road, Coburg, Brunswick, Parkville, City)
Routes direct to Pentridge Cinema:
512 (Strathmore to East Coburg)
513 (Eltham to Glenroy)
526 (Coburg to Reservoir)
527 (Gowrie to Northland)
530 (Campbellfield to Coburg)
534 (Coburg to Glenroy)
561 (Pascoe Vale to Macleod)
903 (Altona to Mordialloc)
Just a 10-minute walk from Coburg Station and Batman Station on the Upfield Line.
