Events

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

The Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) is on now for a month-long celebration of cinema designed to captivate and inspire young audiences and their families.

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

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.

We’re putting on an encore screening of Friendship starring comedy virtuoso Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave) alongside lesser-known actor Paul Rudd.

Robert Altman was one of the most distinctive stylists in cinema history and a genuinely independent voice in post-Golden Age Hollywood.

Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

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.

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.

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

Enjoy a slasher at our fright night preview of I Know What You Did Last Summer, with original cast members Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt reuniting for this horror outing.

We're excited to host an encore screening of Brando with a Glass Eye, this magnetic feature debut is a tribute to the best of European cinema and a bona fide addition to the Greek New Wave.

Take the first step with Marvel's first family at our Night Before Preview of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

We're excited to present a special preview of the Sundance hit Together, with a complimentary beer on arrival.

FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG dives into the passionate fandom that catapulted BTS into a global household name.

Enjoy a drink on arrival at our special preview of The Life of Chuck, based on the novella by Stephen King.

CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

RunNation is an original documentary film festival that was founded by a group of local runners in Sydney eight years ago.  Since its creation, RunNation has grown from a local festival to a world tour that has screened around the globe.

Fifty years ago, terror swam onto the silver screen—and the world has never looked at the ocean the same way since.

Hear what Armenia has to say at the 2023 Armenian Film Festival, returning to Lido Cinemas from 1-3 September.

Melbourne Filmoteca is back and in a new home: Lido Cinemas!

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back for its 7th season bringing you a selection of 7 new short films that celebrate the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure.

The Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia (CaSFFA) returns to Melbourne this October to bring an incredible selection of Czech and Slovak films to the big screen!

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

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.

JIFF, the Jewish International Film Festival, returns in 2025.

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.*