Events

Celebrating the monolithic genius of Stanley Kubrick, 25 years after his death, with a complete retrospective of his films.

The Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) is back with a month-long celebration of cinema designed to captivate and inspire young audiences and their families.

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.

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.

Comedy at Classic returns! Our Wednesday night comedy features some of Melbourne's best comedians. DOORS 7:30PM. COMEDY 8PM. $10.

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.

Kill, the most brutal action film in Indian film history, screens for a limited season from Thursday 4 July. Hailed as the best film of its kind since Gareth Evans’ The Raid, this no-holds-barred martial arts thriller set on a train features bone-crunching fight choreography and a hugely satisfying story.

Screening for a limited season Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line direct from Sydney Film Festival. Legendary music and activism are front and centre in this exciting documentary

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 Little X.

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!

Savour a sparkling on arrival at our Ladies Night preview of space-age rom-com Fly Me to the Moon starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.

Be the first to see MaXXXine, the final instalment in Ti West’s X trilogy starring scream queen Mia Goth, at our opening night Film & Frothies screening. Includes a complimentary KAIJU! Beer on arrival.

Tickets are on sale now for Twisters, a modern-day update of the 1996 disaster epic.

Be the first to see Treasure at our Movie Club Preview, the charming new film about an American music journalist (Lena Dunham) and her stubborn Holocaust survivor father (Stephen Fry) who embark on a journey to his homeland in 1990s Poland.

Get a first look at one of the most anticipated horror films of the year at our Film & Frothies preview of Longlegs. Includes a complimentary KAIJU! Beer on arrival.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie documentary feature Charmian Clift: Life Burns High with filmmaker Rachel Lane.

Screening for a limited season 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.

Tickets are now on sale for Deadpool & Wolverine. Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is back in the red spandex and joining forces with Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) for the third instalment of the franchise, as they fight to defend the universe... or two.

Join us for a special screening of Treasure with an introduction from Dr Simon Holloway, presented by the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. This charming new film is about an American music journalist (Lena Dunham) and her stubborn Holocaust survivor father (Stephen Fry) who embark on a journey to his homeland in 1990s Poland.

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

Be the first to see the uproarious new comedy The Fabulous Four with a glass of complimentary sparkling wine on arrival at our Ladies Night Preview!

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

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

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

We’re excited to host a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie documentary Ice Maiden with yet to be announced guests in attendance.

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

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

Our new limited edition tote is a must-have accessory for any serious cinephile.

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

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

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

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

JIFF brings the best of Jewish-themed films to cinemas across Australia.

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

Jazz, comedy and talks are back at Classic Southside.

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.