Events

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.

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.

Classic Comedy Club brings you a killer cast of the top picks from the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival direct to the Classic.

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

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.

Join us for our Movie Club Preview of this gritty Irish drama, Cillian Murphy's first film since his Academy Award-winning performance in Oppenheimer.

Join star Richard Roxburgh and journalist Peter Greste at a special Q&A preview screening of The Correspondent.

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

Due to popular demand we're hosting an encore screening of The Most Australian Band Ever!, a documentary about the legendary Aussie punk band the Hard-Ons.

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.

André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his hometown of Maastricht.

We're excited to host a screening of the new Aussie feature Seen. This groundbreaking documentary explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents and delves into the effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development.

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.

Every Tuesday night in May, the six-piece ensemble takes the stage at Classic Southside.

CELEBRATE WARREN MILLER’S 75TH ANNUAL SKI FILM

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!

Join us for a special Q&A screening of Café Zelig with director Tanja Cummings and moderated by Dr Simon Holloway from the Melbourne Holocaust Museum.

The highly anticipated 19th Annual RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back and ready with a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world.

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.

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

Jazz, comedy and talks are back at Classic Southside.

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

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

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.*