The cinema was launched on Saturday, July 4, kick starting this year's Bathurst Winter Festival and by Friday afternoon, 1200 tickets had been sold.

Jumanji had been the most popular movie so far, with close favourites Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Dirty Dancing.

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It remains to be seen whether the drive-in cinema will return in 2021, but Bathurst Regional Council has already received overwhelming positive support in the first week.

"Many people have already come back for a second and third time and it's only been open for a week," Bathurst mayor Bobby Bourke said.

"People love the ease of the experience, being able to be social in a COVID friendly environment.

"Those who have attended have enjoyed the chance to do something a little bit different this winter festival."

The Bathurst Drive-In Cinema will remain open every night until Sunday, July 19, where it'll conclude with a people's choice night at 5.30pm in the evening.

"The most popular movies that were screened during the winter festival will be polled on the Bathurst Regional Council events Facebook page," Cr Bourke explained.

"The movie with the most votes movie will show again."

Tickets are priced at $45 per ticket for a single session and $80 per ticket for a Saturday night double feature.

Patrons can have as many people in their car as legally allowed (one seat per person).

For more information and to book a ticket, visit the Bathurst Winter Festival website at www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au.