Events

Filmed live on stage in London’s West End featuring the original Broadway stars, HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld.

Thirty years after his passing, we look back at the films of a master director who utilised the poetics of cinema to explore the fragility of human connection, the limits of moral codes, and the invisible threads of fate and coincidence.

Set in 19th-century British India, a fierce leader rises from a drought-stricken land to fight colonial oppression and atrocities.

Thanks to a number of sold-out previews, we're bringing John Wilson's THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE back to the big screen for an encore, including a pre-recorded Q&A after the film.

Our all killer, no filler Cult Classics screen every Friday night with encore screenings on Monday nights.

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!

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.

JIFF, the Jewish International Film Festival, returns to Classic from Sunday 18 October to Wednesday 25 November.

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.

Director Arlo Dean Cook joins us for a special screening of his new documentary charting Jebediah's thirty-year journey of friendship, creativity, and staying connected against all odds.

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

Filmed live on stage at Broadway’s Todd Haimes Theatre, Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners will soon shock and delight audiences on the big screen.

From the makers of Coraline, WILDWOOD is a sweeping, darkly magical adventure about a young girl who ventures into a dangerous hidden forest to rescue her brother.

After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant.

Give yourself over to absolute 𝗉̶𝗅̶𝖾̶𝖺̶𝗌̶𝗎̶𝗋̶𝖾̶ spine-tingling terror with this year’s Halloween Horror at Classic.

Pair a glass of pinot with a preview of this gripping D-Day drama about weather, warfare and the burden of responsibility, led by Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser.

Why don't you take a seat? We're doing a night before preview of Lance Oppenheim's psychological thriller PRIMETIME, starring Robert Pattinson as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen.

Join us at Classic Cinema's own Jazz Bar, Classic Southside, every second Wednesday for film trivia hosted by Tansy Gardam.

You see how this looks, right? Tickets are on sale now for PRIMETIME, starring Robert Pattinson, Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever and Phoebe Bridgers.

Assembled from the original camera negative, this new 4K restoration presents the definitive vision of Ken Russell’s controversial masterpiece THE DEVILS, uncut and unfiltered.

Saddle up for Martin McDonagh's darkly hilarious 70s CIA agent thriller starring Sam Rockwell and Venice Film Festival Best Actor-winner John Malkovich.

Dress for a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long celebration of this timeless cult classic. Hosted by fabulous drag queen Lexi Gaga.

Weave yourself a perfect weekend with our preview screenings of the frisky folktale WICKER, starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård.

"Man-machine interfacer, new-flesh apostle, techno-porn merchant, director David Cronenberg has devoted his career to experiments in transfiguration." — Village Voice

Oh, we’ve been waiting for this one. Turn it up! Steal a sneak peek of Boots Riley's chaotic, colourful capitalist critique I LOVE BOOSTERS and enjoy a complimentary craft beer on arrival.

Witness the spectacle of George Michael's 1988 Faith Tour performances at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, captured on 35mm over two nights during the Euro leg.

Enjoy a glass of wine at our special preview of Pedro Almodóvar's new reality-blurring tragicomedy exploring the limits of autofiction and stories within stories.

Welcome to the second Quarter Quell. Revisit the world of Panem twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games with Haymitch Abernathy's games.

Josh O’Connor leads this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic GOLDEN BOY, directed by Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates.

GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow as world-famous children’s author Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen.

Let the spice flow. Tickets are on sale now for the breathtaking conclusion to the epic DUNE trilogy.

Be the first to witness the breathtaking conclusion to the epic DUNE trilogy, in which Emperor Paul Atreides faces the galaxy-wide fallout from his ascent to power.

The end was just the beginning. Seven years after Avengers: Endgame, the multiverse's mightiest heroes assemble once more for the cinematic event of the decade AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.

In AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, beloved heroes from three distinct universes will be set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.

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.

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

An intimate space for jazz, talks, comedy, and much more, Upstairs at Classic Cinemas.

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

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.*