Events

11 July
Cult Classics
Retrospectives Cult Classics

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

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Children's International Film Festival
Festival Children's International Film Festival

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.

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08 July
Meet Cute: A Celebration of Romantic Comedies
Retrospectives Meet Cute: A Celebration of Romantic Comedies

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

LOVE IS IN THE AIR
09 July
Make It Musical
Retrospectives Make It Musical

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.

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10 July
Friendship – Encore Screening presented by FFFA
Advance Screenings Friendship – Encore Screening presented by FFFA

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.

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10 July
Robert Altman: A Centenary Retrospective
Retrospectives Robert Altman: A Centenary Retrospective

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

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10 July
Superman – Tickets on Sale Now!
Superman – Tickets on Sale Now!

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

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11 July
Fun Time Film Club with Zach Ruane
Retrospectives Fun Time Film Club with Zach Ruane

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.

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12 July
Classic Matinees
Retrospectives Classic Matinees

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.

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12 July
Lido Junior
Retrospectives Lido Junior

A weekly series of kids and family classics screening on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am.

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13 July
Panorama of Chinese Film
Festival Panorama of Chinese Film

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

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16 July
I Know What You Did Last Summer – Fright Night Preview
Advance Screenings I Know What You Did Last Summer – Fright Night Preview

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.

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23 July
Brando with a Glass Eye – Encore Screening
Brando with a Glass Eye – Encore Screening

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.

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23 July
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Night Before Preview
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Night Before Preview

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

Best pilot in the world!
24 July
Together – Special Event Preview presented by FFFA
Together – Special Event Preview presented by FFFA

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

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30 July
BTS ARMY: FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG
Special Limited Season BTS ARMY: FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG

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

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31 July
The Life of Chuck – Special Event Preview
Advance Screenings The Life of Chuck – Special Event Preview

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

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02 Aug
CatVideoFest 2025
CatVideoFest 2025

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.

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13 Aug
RunNation Film Festival 2025
Adventure RunNation Film Festival 2025

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.

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28 Aug
Jaws – 50th Anniversary 4K Season
Retrospectives Jaws – 50th Anniversary 4K Season

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

You're gonna need a bigger boat
29 Aug
Armenian Film Festival 2025
Film Festivals Armenian Film Festival 2025

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

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04 Sept
Melbourne Filmoteca 2025 Season
Festival Melbourne Filmoteca 2025 Season

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

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11 Sept
Women's Adventure Film Tour 2025
Adventure Women's Adventure Film Tour 2025

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.

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09 Oct
Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia
Festival Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia

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!

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Adventure Documentaries
Adventure Adventure Documentaries

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

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Art and Theatre on Screen
Art & Theatre Art and Theatre on Screen

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.

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BYO Baby at Lido
Offers BYO Baby at Lido

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

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Cheap Tuesday
Offers Cheap Tuesday

An offer you can't refuse. Tickets are $8 tickets members and $12 for non-members all day and night on Tuesdays.

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Dolby Atmos - Next Level Sound at Lido
Offers Dolby Atmos - Next Level Sound at Lido

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

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Jazz Room
Jazz Jazz Room

The Lido Jazz Room boasts live music and comedy weekly.

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JIFF
Festival JIFF

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

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Lido Comedy
Live Performance Lido Comedy

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

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Lido Comedy - Live in Cinema!
Live Performance Lido Comedy - Live in Cinema!

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

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Lido on the Roof
Rooftop Lido on the Roof

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

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National Theatre Live
Art & Theatre National Theatre Live

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

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Open Caption Sessions
Offers Open Caption Sessions

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

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Senior Cinephiles
Offers Senior Cinephiles

$10 tickets for senior members and $12 tickets for non-members on weekdays before 4pm!

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Student Wednesday
Offers Student Wednesday

Procrastinate smarter, not harder. Enjoy $8 tickets for student members and $12 for student non-members all day and night on Wednesdays.*

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