Events

Paul Thomas Anderson: One Banger After Another
Retrospectives Paul Thomas Anderson: One Banger After Another

An American wunderkind turned master, Paul Thomas Anderson’s expansive storytelling and filmmaking brio have cemented his position as one of the greatest American directors of his generation.

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17 Sept
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – Special Event Preview
Advance Screenings A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – Special Event Preview

Enjoy a glass of sparkling on arrival at our preview of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, this funny, fantastical and sweeping adventure starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.

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20 Sept
Classic Junior
Retrospectives Classic Junior

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

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20 Sept
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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21 Sept
Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe
Special Limited Season Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe

An up-close celebration of Andrea Bocelli’s 30-year career, Cosima Spender’s documentary follows the world-renowned performer on tour in America and Italy.

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21 Sept
Surviving Malka Leifer – JIFF 2025 Program Launch Screening
Film Festivals Surviving Malka Leifer – JIFF 2025 Program Launch Screening

Join us for the launch of the 2025 Jewish International Film Festival at our screening of Surviving Malka Leifer, co-presented by the Australian Jewish News.

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21 Sept
The Sound of Music – 60th Anniversary 4K Screenings
Retrospectives The Sound of Music – 60th Anniversary 4K Screenings

Experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic musical film The Sound of Music. Meticulously restored and remastered in 4K for its 60th anniversary.

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21 Sept
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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23 Sept
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
24 Sept
One Battle After Another – Special Preview Screening
Advance Screenings One Battle After Another – Special Preview Screening

See Paul Thomas Anderson's long-awaited action thriller One Battle After Another first at our special preview screening.

VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!
25 Sept
Jim Jarmusch: Less is More
Retrospectives Jim Jarmusch: Less is More

Over a five decade career, Jim Jarmusch has forged a universe of his own – brooding, witty and cool.

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25 Sept
One Battle After Another – Tickets on Sale Now!
One Battle After Another – Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets are now on sale for Paul Thomas Anderson's instant classic One Battle After Another, in cinemas 25 September.

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26 Sept
Classic Live Comedy featuring Dilruk Jayasinha
Live Performance Classic Live Comedy featuring Dilruk Jayasinha

Join us for the live comedy stylings of beloved local stand-up comedian Dilruk Jayasinha!

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01 Oct
The Smashing Machine – Preview Screening
Advance Screenings The Smashing Machine – Preview Screening

Be among the first to see The Smashing Machine, a gritty and powerful story starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as MMA and UFC champion Mark Kerr.

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05 Oct
The Travellers – Movie Club Preview
Advance Screenings The Travellers – Movie Club Preview

Members see it for less at our Movie Club Preview of The Travellers.

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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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09 Oct
A House of Dynamite – Special Limited Season
Special Limited Season A House of Dynamite – Special Limited Season

Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite comes to our cinemas for a strictly limited season from 9 October!

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16 Oct
Ballad of a Small Player – Special Limited Season
Special Limited Season Ballad of a Small Player – Special Limited Season

Ballad of a Small Player, from Conclave director Edward Berger, comes to cinemas for a strictly limited season from Thursday 16 October!

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17 Oct
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary Audience Partici...pation Screening
Retrospectives The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary Audience Partici...pation Screening

Dress for a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long 50th anniversary celebration of this timeless cult classic, screening for the first time ever in sparkling 4K. Hosted by fabulous Max Drag Queen.

TIME WARP
18 Oct
A Night at the Movies – Little Bourke Big Band Southside Residency
A Night at the Movies – Little Bourke Big Band Southside Residency

The Little Bourke "Big" Band brings style and cinematic swagger to the stage with their take on the iconic music of the James Bond franchise, the Star Wars saga and La La Land.

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19 Oct
JIFF
Festival JIFF

JIFF, the Jewish International Film Festival, returns from Sunday 19 October to Wednesday 26 November.

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23 Oct
Frankenstein – Special Limited Season
Special Limited Season Frankenstein – Special Limited Season

Guillermo del Toro’s much-anticipated take on Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein is screening for a special limited season from Thursday 23 October.

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25 Oct
Halloween Horror at Classic
Halloween Horror at Classic

Enter, if you dare. From Saturday 25 October to Monday 3 November, we’re bringing legendary horror back to the big screen for Halloween.

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06 Nov
Train Dreams – Special Limited Season
Special Limited Season Train Dreams – Special Limited Season

Train Dreams, starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, comes to cinemas for a strictly limited season from Thursday 6 November!

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20 Nov
Jay Kelly – Special Limited Season
Jay Kelly – Special Limited Season

Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, comes to cinemas for a strictly limited season from Thursday 20 November!

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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 Classic
Offers BYO Baby at Classic

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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Classic Rooftop
Rooftop Classic Rooftop

Fresh air, fresh films. Enjoy the best films from the first day of their release outside in the open air at Classic Rooftop.

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Classic Southside
Live Performance Classic Southside

Jazz, comedy and talks are back at Classic Southside.

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Cult Classics
Retrospectives Cult Classics

Our Cult Classics calendar revisits silver screen masterpieces from the early 20th century through to now.

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Met Opera
Art & Theatre Met Opera

Presenting a selection of the best live theatre performances from The Metropolitan Opera on the big screen.

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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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