Events

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

Suit up, grab yourself a martini from the bar, and join us on this epic journey through the history of one of cinema’s most enduring characters.

You're entering a world of pain.

Face the music with this essential rocktrospective, showcasing the best of bands on the big screen.

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

We are the proud home of the Jewish International Film Festival in Melbourne.

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

We would like, if we may, to take you one a strange journey. Dress for a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long screening of this timeless cult classic.

Celebrate International Women's Day by seeing Girls Can't Surf, followed by a live virtual Q&A with Australian surfing pioneers Layne Beachley, Pam Burridge, Jodie Cooper and Pauline Menczer.

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - Gandalf

See French Exit, with Michelle Pfeiffer at her caustic best opposite Lucas Hedges, at our members' preview screening.

Reel Rock 15 is coming for one night only!

See the chilling new film from A24 and writer-director Rose Glass at our exclusive season.

RGFF is back for it's 8th year, featuring two jam-packed sessions of brilliant short films and tunes.

Potentially the first ever band film made by a band... Potentially not but it’s still quite good.

Oscar-winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman shine in The Father. See it first at our members' preview screening.

This specially curated program of new international feature documentaries explores the people, the ideas and the environments around our relationship with with the built and natural worlds.

Be among the first to catch The Courier starring Benedict Cumberbatch at our special preview. Tickets include a glass of sparkling on arrival.

One of the most insanely idiotic things you’ve ever heard? Okay, a simple 'wrong' would’ve done just fine.

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. 

Just when you thought you were saved...

A 12-film salute to Our Nic.

Delirious, disastrous and downright dumb. Films so bad they're, well, classic.

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

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.

Here's looking at you.

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!

SOLD OUT Hosted by Zach Ruane (Aunty Donna) and Mish Wittrup (Zach’s friend) LIVE ON STAGE!

Attention Lido superfans! We have a limited supply of Lido masks for sale in the gift shop!

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