Events

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

Lido monthly film trivia by Swinburne returns!

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.

Join us for an early screening of Oh, Canada directed by Taxi Driver screenwriter Paul Schrader.

Slam the brakes! You're invited to see A24's Death of a Unicorn first at Fantastic Film Festival Australia's 2025 Program Launch screening.

Ncuti Gatwa is joined by three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

Across seven features, Andrei Tarkovsky fused philosophy, time and image to chart a course through the landscapes of the human soul and rewrite the language of cinema.

We're excited to be screening A Little Something Extra, a week before its release, from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March.

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

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.

Bring the whole family to our fun day preview of DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man by Dav Pilkey — the #1 global bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of Captain Underpants.

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

The Comedy Festival comes to Hawthorn's famous Lido Cinemas.

Enjoy a complimentary Beer or Seltzer at our preview screening of Blumhouse's latest film Drop, from the director of Happy Death Day and Freaky and starring Meghann Fahy from White Lotus.

For two decades, Reel Rock has been sharing the biggest stories from the world of climbing, celebrating the human side behind the sport's greatest adventures and achievements.

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.

Experience the pinnacle of Australian short filmmaking at The ReelGood Film Festival 2025.

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

Go on a journey with maverick musician Neil Young, in this personal behind-the-scenes documentary as he cruises the coast on his recent solo tour.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

Hello there. Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the final film of George Lucas's prequel trilogy, back on the big screen in 4K for a limited time.

Cinema Reborn is an annual film festival bringing newly restored classics to the big screen. Full program will be revealed on 14 March.

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

Join us for the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest live on the big screen from the St. Jakobshalle, Basel!

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.

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.

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

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.

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

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

The Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns in 2025 for a month-long celebration of cinema designed to captivate and inspire young audiences and their families.

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

Fantastic Film Festival Australia returns in 2025 for three weeks of boundary-pushing and rule-breaking cult, genre, arthouse and alternative cinema.

The Lido Jazz Room boasts live music and comedy weekly.

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

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

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

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

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

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

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