With a superb lineup set to warm the hearts and minds of cinemagoers this winter, the 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival returns to Palace, Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas from July until August. Presenting the best new cinema from the Nordic region, a first look at festival highlights has been announced with films from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, featuring a selection of epic dramas, sweeping romances and stunning visuals. 

Festival Dates

Melbourne: 11 July – 3 August, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Palace Penny Lane, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema and The Astor Theatre 

Ballarat: 11 July – 3 August, Palace Regent Cinema

Canberra: 16 July – 10 August, Palace Electric 

Sydney: 17 July – 10 August, Palace Norton St, Palace Moore Park, Palace Central and Chauvel Cinema  

Adelaide: 23 July – 13 August, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas 

Brisbane: 23 July – 14 August, Palace James St, Palace Barracks 

Perth: 24 July – 13 August, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX and Palace Raine Square  

Byron Bay & Ballina: 24 July – 13August, Palace Byron Bay, Ballina Fair Cinemas