Events

Fantastic Film Festival Australia returns in 2026 for three weeks of boundary-pushing and rule-breaking cult, genre, arthouse and alternative cinema.

Lido monthly film trivia by Swinburne returns!

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

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

Newly restored, re-edited and remixed, we're screening the 2026 multi-camera concert film of two massive live shows by John Lennon & Yoko Ono at Madison Square Garden, New York City in 1972.

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.

Oh, don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants tickets to our THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 previews.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg's intimate documentary covers the life of the rising young star who left the '90s music world reeling when he died suddenly at age 30.

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.

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

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

She changed music. He changed movies. Together, they'll reinvent the concert experience.

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!

Filmed live from the West End, Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).

Join us for a virtual Q&A screening of this edge-of-your-seat adventure into one man’s fight to reclaim his life by taking on the world’s most dangerous marathon swims, the Oceans Seven.

Cinema Reborn is an annual film festival bringing newly restored classics to the big screen.

Celebrate the launch of the 2026 Children's International Film Festival with a special preview of the heart-warming animated adventure BUFFALO KIDS.

Treat mum to a day at the movies this Mother's Day with our previews of A PRIVATE LIFE, MOTHER MARY and a 25th Anniversary re-release of BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY.

Bridget Jones returns to the big screen this Mother's Day to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY!

In this French thriller, Jodie Foster stars as a renowned psychiatrist who embarks on a private investigation into the mysterious death of a patient.

Anne Hathaway stars as an iconic pop star attempting a comeback in this stylish psychological drama.

Director Zoe Pepper and stars Maria Angelico and Travis Jeffery join us for a Q&A Screening of this biting satire about intergenerational wealth.

Join us for a special preview of this soaring, heartfelt British drama adapted from the best-selling memoir by Helen Macdonald, followed by a live-streamed Q&A with the author.

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

Be the first to see the beloved interstellar father-son duo in their cinematic debut, STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU at our Midnight Screening!

After losing his fiancée to a wealthy rival, Bob enlists a professional “Wing Man,” only to discover that navigating love, ego, and self-confidence is far more chaotic than expected.

From Wednesday 27 May – Tuesday 2 June, UFFA will showcase contemporary Ukrainian cinema, bringing to audiences powerful stories that reflect Ukraine’s creativity, resilience, and spirit.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.*