Events

Fantastic Film Festival Australia returns to Australian cinemas this April and May for three weeks of boundary-pushing and rule-breaking cult, genre, arthouse and alternative cinema.

Celebrating the monolithic genius of Stanley Kubrick, 25 years after his death, with a complete retrospective of his films.

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

We’re making a racquet for Luca Guadagnino’s steamy tennis drama Challengers by throwing a Grand Slam Preview on Wednesday 17 April.

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.

Reel Rock returns in 2024 with four fantastic new films!

The Forgers are taking their adventures to the big screen at Lido! The mission? Survive family vacation.

Celebrate the Opening of the Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2024 and experience the Australian Premiere of the new Aussie horror Sting with director Kiah Roache-Turner in attendance.

See the best comedians from around Australia and the world live in cinema at Lido for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Showcase. Presented by Lido Comedy.

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. Don't just stand there, let's get to it!

Catch an early screening of The Teacher's Lounge nominated for Best International Feature at this year's Academy Awards.

We're hosting a pinot preview screening of the highly anticipated biographical thriller, starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir during the tense negotiations of the Yom Kippur War with a complimentary glass of Sticks Pinot Noir or Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio on arrival.

We're hosting a Q&A screening of the feel-good movie of the year, What About Sal, with director/star John Jarret, and stars Gerrard O’Dwyer and Kaarin Fairfax joining us in-cinema for a post-screening discussion.

Lido monthly film trivia by Swinburne returns!

Considered one of the most complex, beautiful and significant films in cinema history, Bernardo Bertlucci's The Conformist returns to the big screen in a stunning new 4K restoration from Thursday 25 April.

Join us for a milestone celebration at The ReelGood Film Festival's 10th anniversary on April 27. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., experience a curated selection of 33 captivating Australian short films. Immerse yourself in a day filled with cinematic excellence and creative inspiration.

We’re excited to host a special screening of The Sweet East, with screenwriter Nick Pinkerton in attendance for a post-film Q&A, followed by a surprise film specially curated by Pinkerton.

Pair a glass of pinot with THE TASTE OF THINGS, France’s submission for Best International Feature at the Academy Award, at our Pinot Preview screening, which includes with a complimentary glass of Sticks Pinot Noir or Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio on arrival.

Celebrate May The Fourth weekend as we screen the first six Star Wars films restored in 4K in two bumper marathon presentations, alongside a special one-off screening of The Phantom Menace to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.

Screening for a limited season The Road to Patagonia is a stunning, intimate and unflinching documentary following Matty Hannon on an incredible solo adventure to surf the west coast of the Americas by motorbike, from the top of Alaska to the tip of Patagonia.

We would like, if we may, to take you one a strange journey. Dress for a trip to Transylvania with our fabulous interactive screenings, running on the first Friday of every second month. Includes sparkling on arrival. Hosted by a fabulous drag queen Sam T.

We're excited to host a special event preview of SHARESPEARE'S MACBETH with a glass of sparkling on arrival. Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma star in this brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ production.

We’re excited to be hosting a special screening of Housekeeping for Beginners, with prolific Australian director Goran Stolevski (Of An Age, You Won’t Be Alone) joining us live in cinema for a post-film Q&A moderated by film critic Stephen A. Russell.

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

Enjoy a refreshing combo of craft South Australian cinema and craft South Australian beer with this special one-off screening of Paco from comedy duo tim&TIM!

Cinema Reborn Film Festival is an annual festival developed by a community of cinema enthusiasts, programmers, filmmakers, screen historians and critics.

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!

Join us for the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest live on the big screen from the Malmö Arena in Sweden! Make like Conchita Wurst and Rise like a Phoenix for an early morning live cinema screening on Sunday 12 May at 5am.

This specially curated program explores people, culture, the built environment and the way people operate in it.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of Season 2 of Eating Plants, the upbeat TV series that explores plant-based food, the world’s fastest-growing culinary trend. Directors Kate Clere and Mick McIntyre will join us live in-cinema for a post-screening Q&A.

The hilarious and relatable Troy Kinne performs live at Lido Cinemas for one night only.

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

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.

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