Events

See this year's Oscar-nominated films at Lido, Home of the Oscars.

Welcome to the proud home of Europa! Europa Film Festival, a celebration of European cinema.

One of the most revered and influential directors of the 20th century, Michelangelo Antonioni explored the human relationship with the modern world in a radically new style, dissecting the tensions between people and their environments with an elegant, eerie cool.

With a mighty 13 Academy Award® nominations, we're bringing Paul Thomas Anderson's propulsive black comedy action epic One Battle After Another back to the big screen.

With a record-breaking 16 nominations, we're bringing Ryan Coogler's staggering supernatural thriller Sinners back to the big screen ahead of this year's Academy Awards®.

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.

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

Join us for a special screening of the expansive musical documentary BORN INNOCENT: THE REDD KROSS STORY, followed by a Q&A with the band members.

Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980’s Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome.

It's all systems go for our special preview of this epic sci-fi drama starring Ryan Gosling, based on Andy Weir's New York Times best-selling novel.

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

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 complimentary KAIJU! beer on arrival at our preview of the next level of the nightmarish game, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.

Join us for a special preview of Jim Jarmusch's latest anthology drama film starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett and Vicky Krieps.

Lido monthly film trivia by Swinburne returns!

Shakespeare's OTHELLO rages to life like never before in this compelling new National Theatre Live production starring David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald.

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.

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

You are cordially invited to our Bachelorette Party Preview of The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Includes a glass of sparkling on arrival.

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

Melbourne Filmoteca returns to Lido in 2026!

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

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).

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

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

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

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.*