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Event Cinemas Pacific Fair: The Complete Guide
Sessions, ticket prices, Gold Class, Vmax and the new IMAX – everything you need to plan a movie at Broadbeach’s biggest cinema, plus where to eat before and after.
Event Cinemas Pacific Fair is the multiplex most Broadbeach visitors end up at, and for good reason: it sits inside the Pacific Fair shopping centre on Hooker Boulevard, a two-minute walk from the Broadbeach South tram stop, with hours of free parking and a meal in every direction. It is the easy answer to a rainy Gold Coast afternoon or a relaxed night that does not involve the beach.
What a lot of visitors do not realise is how much premium screen choice this one cinema now packs in. Alongside standard sessions you get Gold Class recliners, the giant Vmax auditorium, motion-seat 4DX, and – as of December 2024 – a full IMAX, the first to return to Queensland in years.
This is an independent guide, not the cinema’s own marketing. Here is how the different screens compare, what tickets actually cost, the discount worth planning around, and where to eat before or after the film.
Event Cinemas Pacific Fair in 30 Seconds
- Where: Level 1 (West side) of Pacific Fair, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach – two minutes from the Broadbeach South tram stop
- Screen formats: Standard, Gold Class, Vmax, 4DX and IMAX – one of the most complete cinema line-ups on the Gold Coast
- New for the area: a full IMAX opened in December 2024, the first IMAX back in Queensland in years
- Biggest saving: Half-Price Tuesdays with a free Cinebuzz membership – 50% off full-price adult tickets across every format
- Parking: Pacific Fair gives you several hours free – generous for a night at the movies (check the centre’s current limit)
- Best paired with: dinner on The Patio or in the Broadbeach dining strip before or after your session
| Format | Best For | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Everyday movie nights | The cheapest seat – and Half-Price Tuesdays make it cheaper again |
| Vmax | Blockbusters and big sound | A giant 22-metre screen with enhanced sound – the value upgrade |
| IMAX | The premium event film | Opened Dec 2024 – 4K laser projection, 12-channel sound, the biggest picture in the building |
| 4DX | Action films and a bit of fun | Motion seats plus wind, water and weather effects – a ride, not a quiet watch |
| Gold Class | Date nights and a treat | Recliner seating with waiter food-and-drink service in an adults-friendly room |
The Screens: Which Format Is Actually Worth It
Unless the film was made for IMAX or you specifically want the 4DX ride, Vmax gives you most of the big-screen payoff for close to a standard ticket price. It is the smart-money choice.
Ticket Prices: What a Session Really Costs
A free Cinebuzz account plus a Tuesday session is the cheapest way to see anything here – and it stacks onto the premium formats, not just standard screens.
Gold Class: Is the Recliner Upgrade Worth It
Recliner sessions have far fewer seats than a standard screen and sell out for popular films and weekend evenings. Book online once your plans firm up rather than turning up on the night.
Getting There, Parking & Where To Eat
On Saturday afternoons the Pacific Fair car parks fill fast. The Broadbeach South tram stop two minutes away skips the queue completely – ideal if you are staying nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A full IMAX opened at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair in December 2024 – the first IMAX to return to Queensland in years – with 4K laser projection and a 12-channel sound system. It joins the cinema’s Gold Class, Vmax and 4DX screens, giving Pacific Fair one of the most complete premium line-ups on the Gold Coast.
As a guide, standard adult tickets sit in the low-twenties, Vmax a little above, IMAX and 4DX at a premium on top, and Gold Class around the low-forties per adult. Prices vary by session and day, so confirm on the Event Cinemas site or app. The big saving is Half-Price Tuesdays with a free Cinebuzz membership – 50% off full-price adult tickets across every format.
It is on Level 1 on the western side of Pacific Fair shopping centre, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach. Pacific Fair offers several hours of free parking (check the centre’s current limit), with easiest cinema-side access via Hooker Boulevard. The Broadbeach South G:Link tram stop is about a two-minute walk away if you would rather skip the car.
For most films, Vmax is the value pick – a giant 22-metre screen for only a little more than a standard ticket. Choose IMAX for spectacle films made for a huge screen, 4DX if you want the moving-seat experience, and Gold Class when you want recliner comfort and waiter service rather than a bigger picture.
Stay Near Pacific Fair
Event Cinemas, the dining strip and the beach are all within a few minutes of each other in Broadbeach – base yourself in the suburb and you can leave the car parked all trip.
Written and maintained by a Broadbeach local. I update this guide regularly to keep it accurate.