Events

Fresh air, fresh films, fresh program.

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.

Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan & Lily James star in this impressive new drama set during the excavation of Sutton Hoo in 1938. See it first in this special limited season.

See the new film from acclaimed director Ramin Bahrani in cinemas in this special limited season.

Join us for a preview screening of the new Australian drama Penguin Bloom, followed by an exclusive pre-recorded panel discussion with Naomi Watts, director Glendyn Ivin, Sam Bloom and Cam Bloom.

John David Washington and Zendaya star are a filmmaker and his girlfriend discussing their past relationships while returning home from a movie premiere.

Melbourne's newest comedy night in the Lido Jazz Room

Everyone's favourite whip-toting archeologist returns to the big screen in 2021.

Director Paul Greengrass and star Tom Hanks reunite in this stirring, lyrical new Western.

You're entering a world of pain.

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.

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.

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

We're observing the day for ladies to celebrate ladies with one of the best films on the topic - Romy and Michele's High School Reunion!

Enjoy the original Star Wars trilogy back-to-back on the Big Screen.

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with a selection heart-bursting romantic classics on the big screen at Lido.

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

MDWFF will return in 2021.

We're showcasing all ten feature films by the master of surreal cinema, David Lynch.

Discover the essence of French cool with our essential Jean-Pierre Melville Retrospective, featuring six stunning restorations.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

Here's looking at you

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

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

Experience Neo Tokyo in 4K

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.