Events

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

The 2021 Oscar winners have been announced, and you can still catch many of the winning films on our big screens.

Members preview this acclaimed and heartfelt drama starring Gabriel Byrne and powered by Leonard Cohen's music.

A program of film screenings with live music dedicated to three of the brightest film stars from the Italian silent cinema’s golden age

Enjoy a preview of A Quiet Place Part II with a complimentary Kaiju Krush! on arrival*, plus cheap frothies from the bar until close.

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

Be among the first to catch Cruella starring Emma Stone at our night before preview screening. Tickets include a glass of sparkling on arrival.

Join us for a special preview of My Name is Gulpilil, featuring a Q&A with friends of David Gulpilil, including Jack Thompson and Margaret Pomeranz.

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

We are excited to welcome Dave Thornton to perform live in cinema, alongside other special guests.

Join us for a special limited season of soccer-odyssey King Otto!

Join us for a special limited season of this award-winning, revelatory documentary that's all about birth!

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

Members preview this heart-warming horseracing drama, based on a true story and starring Toni Colette & Damian Lewis.

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.

Join us for a special screening of The Unlit with the Director, Screenwriter and Star in attendance!

Killing isn't like smoking. You can quit.

Members preview this acclaimed and powerful story of one mother's struggle for sanctuary, and the community that welcomes her.

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.

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

Seven of the irreverent, rule-breaking director's best films.

Do Go On presents a special screening of everyone’s favourite Brendan Fraser film.

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

$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.

Lido on the Roof is currently closed, and will be reopening in November 2021.

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.

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

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.

A 13-film salute to Our Nic.