Events

The extraordinary, internationally acclaimed Yi Yi, returns to cinemas for its 25th Anniversary in a new 4K restoration.

Your presents is required for our 12-film countdown to Christmas!

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

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.

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

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.

Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague & Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless screen back-to-back.

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

Be the first to see James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, which sees Jake and Neytiri's family grapple with grief and new rivals, at our Night Before Preview.

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

The fun times keep coming with Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) presenting a special Christmas Edition of Fun Time Film Club with the Arnold Schwarznegger classic Jingle All the Way back at Lido on the Roof.

Preview Joachim Trier's powerhouse family drama Sentimental Value on Sunday 21 December, starring Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve and Elle Fanning.

Bring in the New Year with a glass of sparkling at a special rooftop preview of the Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson led Song Sung Blue.

Bring in the New Year with a glass of sparkling and a special preview of The Choral, starring Ralph Finnes.

Send 2025 off with a cinematic bang at Lido! Our New Year's Eve program includes a special rooftop screening of Song Sung Blue, and a preview screening of The Choral – both with a glass of sparkling on arrival!

Over 10 days, we explore Park’s cinema, beginning with an early preview of his latest film, the acclaimed revenge thriller No Other Choice.

Master filmmaker Park Chan-wook's latest black comedy thriller No Other Choice screens early on Friday 9 January.

Academy Award-winning writer/director Chloé Zhao takes us on a powerful journey with Hamnet.

See It Was Just an Accident, the acclaimed, Palme d'Or-winning film from master director Jafar Panahi, at our special preview screening on Thursday 15 January at 6:45pm.

Be the first to see Kleber Mendonça Filho's panoramic political thriller The Secret Agent, winner of Best Director and Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival.

My log has a message for you. Twin Peaks: The Return screens on 24 & 25 January.

Pair a pinot with a preview screening of Richard Linklater's Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley and Andrew Scott.

Across February 2026, the National Communication Museum and Swinburne University, in partnership with Lido Cinemas, present the FRIEND Film Festival: an exploration of the relationships that people form with machines.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie feature Westgate with director Adrian Ortega, producer Danaë Grieef and lead actors Sarah Nicolazzo and Max Nappo.

We're excited to host a Q&A screening of the new Aussie feature Pasa Faho with director Kalu Oji and producers Mimo Mukii and Ivy Mutuku.

The fun times keep coming with host Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) presenting a specially curated selection of cinematic gems and rarities guaranteed to provide good times only.

We're excited to host a Q&A screening of Bonegilla - The Migrant's Journey, with director Simon Reich and a live musical performance of the film soundtrack.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

The Comedy Festival comes to Hawthorn's famous Lido Cinemas.

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.*