Events

An American wunderkind turned master, Paul Thomas Anderson’s expansive storytelling and filmmaking brio have cemented his position as one of the greatest American directors of his generation.

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

Due to popular demand, Brando with a Glass Eye is returning to Lido for a Q&A screening with Writer/Director Antonis Tsonis and hosted by Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa screenwriter Nick Lathouris.

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.

Enjoy a glass of sparkling on arrival at our preview of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, this funny, fantastical and sweeping adventure starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

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

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.

An up-close celebration of Andrea Bocelli’s 30-year career, Cosima Spender’s documentary follows the world-renowned performer on tour in America and Italy.

Join us for a special screening of the new Aussie documentary Nansie, followed by a Q&A with one of the film's subjects, Lucinda Miller, in attendance.

Experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic musical film The Sound of Music. Meticulously restored and remastered in 4K for its 60th anniversary.

Lido monthly film trivia by Swinburne returns!

See Paul Thomas Anderson's long-awaited action thriller One Battle After Another first at our special preview screening.

Over a five decade career, Jim Jarmusch has forged a universe of his own – brooding, witty and cool.

Tickets are now on sale for Paul Thomas Anderson's instant classic One Battle After Another, in cinemas 25 September.

Melbourne Filmoteca is back and in a new home: Lido Cinemas!

Members see it for less at our Movie Club Preview of The Travellers.

The Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia (CaSFFA) returns to Melbourne this October to bring an incredible selection of Czech and Slovak films to the big screen!

Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite comes to our cinemas for a strictly limited season from 9 October!

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

Join us for a night of razor-sharp laughs with Nick Cody, one of Australia’s most popular comedians.

Ballad of a Small Player, from Conclave director Edward Berger, comes to cinemas for a strictly limited season from Thursday 16 October!

Dress for a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long 50th anniversary celebration of this timeless cult classic, screening for the first time ever in sparkling 4K. Hosted by fabulous Drag TBC.

JIFF, the Jewish International Film Festival, returns from Sunday 19 October to Wednesday 26 November.

Mitski: The Land converts the magic and majesty of witnessing Mitski live onto screen. Filmed over three nights at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre in 2024, this is a thrilling portrayal of what kept hundreds of thousands of fans rapt at venues across the globe.

Guillermo del Toro’s much-anticipated take on Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein is screening for a special limited season from Thursday 23 October.

Celebrate World Kangaroo Day with a screening of the new Australian heart-warming family comedy Kangaroo.

Train Dreams, starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, comes to cinemas for a strictly limited season from Thursday 6 November!

Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, comes to cinemas for a strictly limited season from Thursday 20 November!

Horrorshow and CLIPPED present Inside Story Uncut, a unique live concert film showcasing the inaugural performance from Horrorshow’s Inside Story 15 Year Anniversary Tour in November 2024.

We're bringing breathtaking real-life adventures and glorious outdoor vistas to the big screen.

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.*