Events

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

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

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!

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.

Loveable leads, impossible predicaments, grand romantic gestures and happy endings. We're bringing the rom-com back to the big screen with a series of classics from everybody's favourite genre.

We’re proud to be hosting a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie feature film Emotion is Dead, with Pete Williams (writer/director), Johanis Lyons-Read (cinematographer) and Gabby Llewelyn (actor) joining us for a post-film discussion.

We're screening the certified fresh Sundance hit In a Violent Nature for a limited season.

Lido Cinemas is thrilled to host a Q&A screening of The Speedway Murders with writer/director duo and local legends Luke Rynderman and Adam Kamien in attendance.

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

Be the first to see It Ends With Us, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, at our special Ladies Night Preview, enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival.

After the hugely popular season in 2019, NT Live: Present Laughter returns to the big screen for an Encore season.

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!

Screening for one last time 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.

Experience Alien: Romulus, the highly-anticipated seventh instalment in the legendary sci-fi franchise set between the events of Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens, at our Film & Frothies preview screening.

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Henry Selick's acclaimed stop-motion epic Coraline with its return to the big screen.

Pair Midas Man the biopic about The Beatles manager Brian Epstein with a complimentary glass of Sticks Pinot Noir or Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio at our Pinot Preview screening.

Lido monthly film trivia by Swinburne returns!

We’re exploring the career of the great American cinematic maverick and provocateur John Cassavetes with a complete retrospective of his features, from his breakthrough Shadows through to his final film Big Trouble.

Back on the big screen to celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Lion King tells the extraordinary story of Simba, a lion cub who just can't wait to be king as he searches for his destiny in the great Circle of Life.

André Rieu will amaze you with iconic film scores, beautiful waltzes, tear jerking ballads and unexpected chart hits with his brand new cinema concert ‘Power of Love’.

Celebrate Father's Day with A Horse Named Winx the inspirational story about one of Australia's greatest racehorses.

Celebrate Father's Day with family adventure Harold and the Purple Crayon, an adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005.

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.

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. 

One of the most influential and iconic films in French cinema history, Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Samouraï returns to Australian cinemas in pristine 4K from Thursday 27 June.

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