Events

The Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese  film collective Melbourne Filmoteca returns to Lido on their 26th season and an exciting program on contemporary Classics and new cinema from the region!

Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the critically acclaimed and Tony Award-winning production of The Audience.

The Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns in 2026 for a celebration of cinema designed to captivate and inspire young audiences and their families.

Tickets for THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS: THE LAST ACT are now live! See the feature length version of the final two episodes, showing the conclusion of the cast of characters trapped in a digital realm under the mercy of an unstable ringmaster.

Our all killer, no filler Cult Classics screen every Friday night with encore screenings on Monday nights.

They had style, they had grace. Our Classic Matinees program showcases the greatest and most glamorous pictures from the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond.

Our 12-film retrospective invites you to explore the magical world of Studio Ghibli, celebrating over 40 years of acclaimed artistry and imagination.

We’re making a song-and-dance of the movie musical, with another year-long celebration of the best and boldest films the genre has to offer.

Meet Cute at the movies with our celebration of the best romantic comedies in cinema history.

If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?

We are thrilled to be joined by the filmmakers for a special Q&A of this award-winning international documentary sensation examining the nature of dementia.

In this Aussie supernatural horror, two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other.

A weekly series of kids and family classics screening on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am.

Adorn your green and gold and watch the Socceroos take on the world stage live on the big screen!

By popular demand, we're excited to host an encore Q&A screening of BONEGILLA – THE MIGRANT'S JOURNEY with director Simon Reich and a live musical performance of the film soundtrack.

Panorama of Chinese Film presents a diverse collection of classic and new Chinese films, organised by the Chinese Independent Film Foundation (CIFF).

Treat the kids (or yourself) to a special screening of TOY STORY 5 at CHIFF 2026! Tickets include sweet treats from FUNDAY.

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

Join us for the Victorian Premiere of the supernatural body horror SACCHARINE, in partnership with Fantastic Film Festival Australia, followed by a Q&A with director Natalie Erika James.

1st Product presents Backgammathon! Held on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pm.

CHIFF presents a special screening of this acclaimed animated adventure about family, self-belief and the protection of our oceans.

Ahead of his highly-anticipated historical epic, The Odyssey, we're travelling backwards in time to re-visit Christopher Nolan's mind-bending genius through 12 films.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of ALL MY FRIENDS ARE BACK IN BRISBANE, the sequel to the cult Brisbane rom-com, with filmmakers in attendance.

RunNation is back for its 12th year, bringing people together through stories about running.

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour returns for its 10th year with a new collection of short films that celebrate remarkable women exploring the world around them.

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.

Crying, kicking, screaming is welcome, and that goes for the babies as well.

An offer you can't refuse. Tickets are $8 tickets members and $12 for non-members all day and night on Tuesdays.

Experience the ultimate cutting-edge technology in cinematic sound at Lido.

The Lido Jazz Room boasts live music and comedy weekly.

Live stand-up comedy weekly in the intimate Lido Jazz Room.

Lido Comedy presents the best headline comedy from around Australia and the world live in cinema!

Lido on the Roof returns with an eye-popping lineup of blockbusters, arthouse gems and family favourites.

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

$10 tickets for senior members and $12 tickets for non-members on weekdays before 4pm!

Procrastinate smarter, not harder. Enjoy $8 tickets for student members and $12 for student non-members all day and night on Wednesdays.*