The Big Bike Film Night is returning to Starlight Cinema for 2026!
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Doors open at 6.15pm • Screening starts at 6.30pm
Ticket Prices
Adults $24 • Under 17s $19 • Under 12s $14
+ booking fees
Duration
2.5hr, including a 10 min intermission
Classification
The Big Bike Film Night is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for the entire family, and would obtain PG ratings.
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About The Big Bike Film Night
Showcasing 2.5 hours of mesmerizing bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!
The 2026 treasure chest of films includes:
- a dazzling mountain bike ride exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Norway, embracing the magic of the midnight sun
- a life-changing experience for two adventurous women as they embark to cycle to all the ski-fields in New Zealand in one gigantic attempt
- an inspiring film that captures the wettest, most miserable riding conditions imaginable
- a film that playfully delves into the world of those taking cycling to new heights – celebrating fun, silliness, and creativity that comes with pushing boundaries on two wheels
- a compelling story about perseverance, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of navigating daily life following a life-altering injury, and how adaptive design has transformed and enriched the journey forward
- a moving movie that follows a father and son’s journey as they take on one of life’s most meaningful milestones- riding a bike together as a family
- a bold and uplifting story of an adventure activist, attempting to break the 24-hour Guinness World Record in downhill mountain biking- all to raise funds for reforesting foothills around Queenstown, New Zealand. Her relentless pursuit not only pushes the limits of endurance but also becomes a powerful symbol of resilience and environmental commitment
- and crowning the night off… we all love an underdog tale. This charming, funny, heartfelt film inspires us to believe that we all have the capacity to be unlikely heroes in our own stories. The audience is transported back to the nostalgic 1990’s, to the slopes of the punishing Mont Ventoux, in Southern France, to witness the drama of a battle between two giants ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
Get your ticket and go in the draw to win some awesome bike prizes*! You could win:
- A Kawatiri Coastal Trail Giveaway for two
- A biking holiday in Queenstown and Wānaka for two
- A Ground Effect Cycle Clothing pack
*Winners are drawn from national ticket purchases to all New Zealand screenings.