OPEN-AIR cinemas in Melbourne are a hallowed tradition. In December, when temperatures can soar, the deck chairs, bean bags and picnic blankets come out; around 60,000 people annually descend on the screenings at the Royal Botanic Gardens alone. Cult films, Hollywood blockbusters and old classics are enjoyed in agreeable temperatures, even after sunset.
Source: Screenin’ in the rain: The unlikely rise of the British outdoor cinema | The Economist