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30 Nov
Written and Directed by Sofia Coppola
Retrospectives Written and Directed by Sofia Coppola

In the lead-up to her latest film, we present six shimmering dramas that explore alienation and ennui, fame, fashion and the female experience by the masterful American luminary, plus a special preview screening of Priscilla.

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10 Dec
Make It Musical
Retrospectives Make It Musical

A celebration of the best and boldest movie musicals running from Easter to Christmas, Sundays at 4pm.

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Cult Classics
Retrospectives Cult Classics

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

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08 Dec
Fun Time Film Club with Zach Ruane
Special Events Fun Time Film Club with Zach Ruane

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. It’s Fun Time Film Club!

FUN PLEASE
08 Dec
Next Goal Wins – Special Rooftop Preview
Rooftop Sceening Next Goal Wins – Special Rooftop Preview

See NEXT GOAL WINS four weeks early at our Special Rooftop Preview. Academy Award winner Taika Waititi is back with this heartfelt underdog comedy about the American Samoa soccer team, who in 2001 lost 31-0 against Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Game On
09 Dec
The Abyss: Special Edition 4K Remaster — Two Screenings Only
Retrospectives The Abyss: Special Edition 4K Remaster — Two Screenings Only

James Cameron's acclaimed epic THE ABYSS returns in a 4K remaster of the special edition director's cut for two sessions only on Saturday 9 December & Tuesday 12 December. 

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10 Dec
Coup De Chance – Pinot Preview
Advance Screenings Coup De Chance – Pinot Preview

Pair this Paris romance with a complimentary glass of Sticks Pinot Noir or Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio at our special Pinot Preview screening.

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10 Dec
Wish — Family Fun Day Preview
Advance Screenings Wish — Family Fun Day Preview

Bring the whole family along to a special early preview of Walt Disney Animation’s WISH, a new musical-comedy about Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, who makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star.

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12 Dec
12 Films of Christmas
Retrospectives 12 Films of Christmas

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

SLEIGH WHAT?
14 Dec
Wonka – Opening Night Sweet Treat Screening
Special Events Wonka – Opening Night Sweet Treat Screening

Get a Golden Ticket to our opening night screening of WONKA, with sweet treats provided by Sassafras Sweet Co.

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15 Dec
Slumber Party Double Features
Retrospectives Slumber Party Double Features

We’re throwing it back to a time when video stores ruled the world and weekends were sugar highs and sleepovers with our monthly SLUMBER PARTY DOUBLE FEATURES.

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18 Dec
Here Be Dragons – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening Here Be Dragons – Q&A Screening

Join writer/director Alastair Newton Brown and star Nathan Sapsford for a Q&A screening of HERE BE DRAGONS. A war crimes investigator goes to Belgrade to hunt a man whom everybody thought was dead.

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31 Dec
New Year's Eve at Lido
Special Events New Year's Eve at Lido

Send 2023 off with a cinematic bang at Lido! Our New Year's Eve program includes a preview screening of Michael Mann's FERRARI, a dance-a-long screening of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and a rooftop preview of Sofia Coppola's ravishing biopic PRISCILLA.

10, 9, 8...
31 Dec
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – New Year's Eve at Lido
Special Events The Rocky Horror Picture Show – New Year's Eve at Lido

We would like, if we may, to take you on a strange journey this New Year's Eve. Time Warp to 2024 with a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long screening of this timeless cult classic. Includes sparkling on arrival.

TIME WARP TO 2024
31 Dec
Ferrari — New Year's Eve Preview
Advance Screenings Ferrari — New Year's Eve Preview

Be one of the first to see Michael Mann's FERRARI, starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, at our New Year's Eve Preview screening, with a complimentary sparkling wine on arrival.

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31 Dec
Priscilla – New Year's Eve Rooftop Preview
Special Events Priscilla – New Year's Eve Rooftop Preview

You heard from the King, now it's time to hear from the queen. We're excited to present a special rooftop preview of Sofia Coppola's masterful PRISCILLA this New Year's Eve.

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11 Jan
Priscilla — Special Event Preview
Special Events Priscilla — Special Event Preview

Get a glimpse behind the gates of Graceland with our special event preview of Sofia Coppola's PRISCILLA, with a glass of sparkling on arrival.

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14 Jan
Anatomy of a Fall – Pinot Preview
Advance Screenings Anatomy of a Fall – Pinot Preview

Pair this year’s Palme d’Or-winning ANATOMY OF A FALL with a complimentary glass of Sticks Pinot Noir or Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio at our early Pinot Preview.

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31 Jan
Lido Comedy Presents Celia Pacquola – Live in Cinema
Live Performance Lido Comedy Presents Celia Pacquola – Live in Cinema

Celia Pacquola, Australian comedy icon, performs live at Lido cinemas for one night only.

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31 Jan
PET SHOP BOYS DREAMWORLD: THE GREATEST HITS LIVE AT THE ROYAL ARENA COPENHAGEN
Special Events PET SHOP BOYS DREAMWORLD: THE GREATEST HITS LIVE AT THE ROYAL ARENA COPENHAGEN

Pet Shop Boys bring their critically-acclaimed greatest hits tour, Dreamworld, to movie theatres worldwide for two nights only!

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01 Feb
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Q&A Screening

Join director/star Saara Lamberg and cast Judi Beecher and Heidi Salander for a Q&A screening of THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES. An eccentric director on the rise travels to Cannes, Berlin, New Caledonia, Australia and England to create her latest art house film and jumps many entertaining hurdles before realising her vision.

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07 Feb
Cliff Richard: The Blue Sapphire Tour 2023
Music Cliff Richard: The Blue Sapphire Tour 2023

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of one of Britain’s all-time greatest hit makers and icons, Cliff Richard’s anticipated Blue Sapphire Tour is set to dazzle the silver screen in this two-date only cinema event, recorded from London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo.

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08 Feb
John Waters: The Pope of Trash
Retrospectives John Waters: The Pope of Trash

We're puking with excitement to present all 12 gloriously grotesque feature films by Baltimore's own priest of pure filth and barometer of good bad taste: John Waters!

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10 Feb
Tiger Stripes – One Screening Only
Special Events Tiger Stripes – One Screening Only

Join us for a one-off screening of Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu’s debut feature TIGER STRIPES, about a young girl discovering the truth behind her rebellious nature.

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Limited Edition Lido Tote Bags for Sale
Promotions Limited Edition Lido Tote Bags for Sale

Our new limited edition tote is a must-have accessory for any serious cinephile.

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National Theatre Live
Art & Theatre National Theatre Live

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

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Dolby Atmos - Next Level Sound at Lido
Promotions Dolby Atmos - Next Level Sound at Lido

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

Experience Atmos
Adventure Documentaries
Adventure Adventure Documentaries

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

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Open Caption Sessions
OCAPTIONS Open Caption Sessions

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

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JIFF
Film Festivals JIFF

JIFF brings the best of Jewish-themed films to cinemas across Australia.

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Jazz Room
Live Performance Jazz Room

The Lido Jazz Room boasts live music and comedy weekly.

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Lido Comedy
Lido Comedy

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

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Senior Cinephiles
Promotions Senior Cinephiles

$10 tickets for members daily, $12 tickets for non-members!

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BYO Baby at Lido
Promotions BYO Baby at Lido

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

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Lido on the Roof
Promotions Lido on the Roof

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

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Art and Theatre on Screen
Art & Theatre Art and Theatre on Screen

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

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Children's International Film Festival
Film Festivals Children's International Film Festival

Bring the family to the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF), a festival of the best new kid's films from across the world.

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All of Us Strangers – Special Preview Screening
Advance Screenings All of Us Strangers – Special Preview Screening

We're thrilled to present a special early preview of Andrew Haigh's acclaimed All of Us Strangers.

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Lido Comedy - Live in Cinema!
Live Performance Lido Comedy - Live in Cinema!

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

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