Now booking — Summer 2026 season

Stories worth
the dark

Three independent cinemas. Velvet seats, Dolby Atmos sound, real butter on the popcorn, and a programme of films curated for people who still believe in the lights going down.

Established in Wellington, 2013. Built around the nostalgia of drive-in cinema — now bringing pop-up nights to fields, farms and rooftops across Aotearoa.

On Screen

Upcoming nights under the stars

Spotlight Night

Halloween at the drive-in.

A double feature of cult horror under the moon — fog machines, themed snack packs and best-dressed prizes. Sat 26 October · Wellington.

How it works

Your first Firefly night, in five steps.

Step 01

Book Online

Pick a film, location and car bay. Tickets land in your inbox.

Step 02

Arrive early

Gates open 60 mins before showtime. Beat the queue, grab a feed.

Step 03

Park up

Our team guides you to your bay. Headlights off once parked.

Step 04

Tune your FM

Crystal-clear audio streams to your car stereo on the listed FM frequency.

Step 05

Lean back & enjoy

Cosy in, snack up, and watch the screen light up the night.

Tips & rules

How to make a Firefly night magical.

A few small things turn a good night into your favourite weekend memory. Here’s what regulars do.

House rules

Bring the cosy layers

Blankets, beanies, a thermos. NZ nights cool quick — comfort is everything.

Tune to the FM frequency

We broadcast straight to your stereo. Check your ticket for the night's channel.

Pack the little extras

Cushions, hot chocs, a flask of something warm. BYO snacks welcome.

Smoke & Char BBQ

Bake Bros Pies

Cloud Nine Coffee

Food & drink

Dinner and a show.

Grab a bite from our rotating lineup of NZ food trucks, coffee carts and popcorn vendors — curated to match every screening’s vibe.

Loved across Aotearoa

4.9 stars from 11,800+ moviegoers.

A few small things turn a good night into your favourite weekend memory. Here’s what regulars do.

"Firefly has done for the drive-in what speciality coffee did for the flat white — turned a Kiwi staple into something quietly world-class."
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"The whole evening felt like a love letter to summer nights. Even the queue for the food truck felt curated."
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"Booked a fundraiser for our school — sold out in five days. The Firefly crew handled everything end-to-end."
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Need-to-knows

Frequently Asked Questions

Firefly nights run rain or shine. If MetService issues a severe weather warning, we’ll reschedule and email you within 24 hours of the original date with new options.

Tickets are sold per car bay, not per person. One bay covers everyone in your vehicle (within seat-belt limits). Walk-ins and motorbikes have a separate ticket type.

Yes — BYO snacks are welcome. We just ask that alcohol stays sealed until you’re parked and that all rubbish leaves with you. Vendors will be on-site for hot food.

We broadcast a low-power FM signal directly to your car stereo. Your booking email contains the exact frequency for your night.

In the projector

Join the Firefly Club.

Two free tickets a month, member-only previews, and a flat $4 popcorn for life. $14/month. Cancel any time, but you won’t.
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