Events

The 2021 Oscar nominees are here, and once again we're super proud to have been one of the few cinemas in Australia to screen all 8 of the Best Picture nominees over the past year.

We’re celebrating the larger-than-life Italian maestro filmmaker Federico Fellini with a retrospective of almost all of his incredible films.

Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) and other special guests host a monthly movie night in defence of [allegedly] the worst films in history.

Our Cult Classics calendar includes silver screen masterpieces from the 40s through to now.

A 13-film salute to Our Nic.

We're bringing nearly the entire oeuvre of the Master of Suspense himself back to the big screen.

Join us for a virtual Q&A with Alan McGee, the founder of Creation Records and the man responsible for supplying the “Brit Pop” soundtrack to the 90s.

A home for mind-breakers, trend-setters, razor-walkers, loose-wires, truth-talkers, trailblazers and envelope-pushers.

Members see Dame Judi Dench in this thrilling WWII drama based on true events.

Enjoy a preview of Mortal Kombat with a complimentary KAIJU! Krush on arrival*, plus cheap frothies from the bar until close

Strip bare (or to undies) for this special event nude screening of Patrick!

Members preview this touching and acclaimed period drama from visionary director Kelly Reichardt

Enjoy a preview of Wrath of Man with a complimentary KAIJU! beer on arrival*, plus cheap frothies from the bar all night.

Join us for a premiere screening of a new Melbourne made indie feature followed by a Q+A with director Lee Galea and film stars Jonah Garvie, Julie Strini and Giustino Della Vedova after the film.

Sing and dance along to this timeless cult classic for a Mothers Day weekend special! We would like, if we may, to take you one a strange journey. Dress for a trip to Transylvania and be apart of this fabulous screening.

Join us for a one off screening of Boyz 'n the Hood. 30 years since John Singleton presented this powerful and unflinching film that looks at growing up in inner-city Los Angeles.

Three women embark on a mission to find out why an increasing number of women are emerging from their births physically and emotionally traumatised.

Members preview this moving and insightful documentary on David Gulpilil, one of Australia's most beloved actors.

Join us for a screening of the daring, confronting and intensely personal documentary on the life of artist Christina Conrad.

We're showcasing all ten feature films by the master of surreal cinema, David Lynch, to commemorate his 75th birthday.

Discover the essence of French cool with our essential Jean-Pierre Melville retrospective, featuring six stunning features.

A complete retrospective of the master of melodrama's films.

We’re celebrating the irreverent, rule-breaking director – the first woman to be nominated for the Best Director Oscar – with seven of her best films.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

The Lido Jazz Room boasts live music and comedy weekly.

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

$8 tickets for members daily, $10 tickets for non-members!

Lido monthly film trivia by Swinburne.

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

Fresh air, fresh films, fresh program.

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

They had style, they had grace. Special matinee screenings of the greatest and most glamourous pictures from Hollywood and beyond. Don't just stand there, let's get to it!

You're entering a world of pain.

Enjoy previews of these fresh films with a complimentary Kaiju Krush! on arrival*, plus cheap frothies from the bar until close.

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

We're thrilled to be exclusively presenting Australia's first theatrical season of Uncut Gems, the award-winning crime thriller from writer-director duo Josh and Benny Safdie.