Events

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.

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

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

JIFF brings the best of Jewish-themed films to cinemas across Australia. JIFF returns from 23 Oct - 29 Nov, 2023.

Get ready to meet the man of your dreams. Be the very first in Victoria to see DREAM SCENARIO, A24's audacious Nicolas Cage-starring dramedy about a hapless family man whose life is turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams.

Pair your kaiju with a KAIJU! at our opening night Film & Frothies screening of GODZILLA MINUS ONE at Lido.

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City,.

We are proud to present master director Jonathan Glazer's acclaimed The Zone of Interest for a special JIFF encore screening, following the success of the Australian premiere screenings.

We're excited to be screening Hayao Miyazaki's latest film THE BOY AND THE HERON (SUBBED) early at our Special Preview Screening

Discover the towering and fearless love story between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein in Maestro. Includes a glass of sparkling on arrival. 

The Weather Channel and 1st Product present a special screening of British classic 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE, the unbelievably true story of the music and madness that was Manchester, at Lido on the Roof.

Ski lore is riddled with stories, sometimes of unknown origin, describing plausible but extraordinary past events.

We're hosting a Q&A screening of TIME ADDICTS with writer/director Sam Odlum, moderated by Fantastic Film Festival Australia artistic director Hudson Sowada.

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!

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

Get ready to experience everything. We’re excited to present an early preview of Yorgos Lanthimos’ non-stop bonkers feature POOR THINGS with a complimentary sparkling wine and Portuguese tart on arrival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

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

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