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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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