Events

13 June
This Is Celluloid: A Year of 35mm and 70mm Screenings
Retrospectives This Is Celluloid: A Year of 35mm and 70mm Screenings

We're back with an even bigger program of 35mm and 70mm screenings, showcasing masterpieces from the 1920s to now across almost 50 weeks.

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07 June
Children's International Film Festival
Festival Children's International Film Festival

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.

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14 June
Cult Classics
Retrospectives Cult Classics

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

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14 June
Ritz Junior
Retrospectives Ritz Junior

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

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14 June
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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15 June
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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15 June
Panorama of Chinese Film
Festival Panorama of Chinese Film

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

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17 June
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
19 June
28 Years Later – Tickets on Sale Now!
28 Years Later – Tickets on Sale Now!

A terrifying new story from Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award-nominated writer Alex Garland.

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19 June
Robert Altman: A Centenary Retrospective
Retrospectives Robert Altman: A Centenary Retrospective

Robert Altman was one of the most distinctive stylists in cinema history and a genuinely independent voice in post-Golden Age Hollywood.

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20 June
One to One: John & Yoko – Special Limited Season
Special Limited Season One to One: John & Yoko – Special Limited Season

An expansive and revelatory documentary, getting a backstage look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s.

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22 June
Elio – Family Fun Day presented by CHIFF
CHIFF Elio – Family Fun Day presented by CHIFF

Join us for this special screening of Disney and Pixar’s Elio presented by the Children’s International Film Festival.

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25 June
A Nice Indian Boy – Pride Month Preview
Advance Screenings A Nice Indian Boy – Pride Month Preview

Celebrate pride with our preview screening of the new queer comedy A Nice Indian Boy, starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff.

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26 June
F1 The Movie – Tickets on Sale Now!
F1 The Movie – Tickets on Sale Now!

Experience the most anticipated blockbuster of the year. From Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski.

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28 June
Garth Merenghi's Darkplace – Presented by Zach Ruane
Garth Merenghi's Darkplace – Presented by Zach Ruane

Zach Ruane (Aunty Donna) is proudly presenting all six episodes of the 2004 cult British horror parody, created by Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness, who also star alongside Matthew Berry and Alice Lowe.

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02 July
Comedy Store Presents – Ritz Comedy Club
Live Performance Comedy Store Presents – Ritz Comedy Club

The world famous Comedy Store is bringing the best in stand-up comedy to the iconic Ritz cinema! Presented on the first Wednesday of every month.

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05 July
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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05 July
Smurfs – Special Screening presented by CHIFF
Smurfs – Special Screening presented by CHIFF

Smurf it up these school holidays with our special screening of Smurfs. Tickets include Funday Sweets treats.

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10 July
Superman – Tickets on Sale Now!
Superman – Tickets on Sale Now!

Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

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16 July
Nansie – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening Nansie – Q&A Screening

Join us for a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie documentary Nansie, with director Anna Trichet-Laurier.

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23 July
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Night Before Preview
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Night Before Preview

Take the first step with Marvel's first family at our Night Before Preview of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Best pilot in the world!
31 July
The Life of Chuck – Special Event Preview
Advance Screenings The Life of Chuck – Special Event Preview

Enjoy a drink on arrival at our special preview of The Life of Chuck, based on the novella by Stephen King.

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06 Aug
RunNation Film Festival 2025
Adventure RunNation Film Festival 2025

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.

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08 Aug
The Blues Brothers – 45th Anniversary Live Show & Screening
Live Performance The Blues Brothers – 45th Anniversary Live Show & Screening

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Blues Brothers at Ritz Cinemas with a live performance from Blues Brothers Rebooted, followed by a screening of the film.

We're On A Mission From God
10 Aug
Top Dog Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Canine Connections
Adventure Top Dog Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Canine Connections

Experience the magic of dogs on the big screen at the 2025 Top Dog Film Festival - a heartwarming showcase of the extraordinary bond between canines and humans.

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13 Aug
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2025
Adventure Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2025

Brace yourself for an exhilarating showcase of female adventurers pushing boundaries and defying expectations!

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17 Aug
Radio Luxembourg with John Waters
Live Performance Radio Luxembourg with John Waters

Iconic star of stage and screen John Waters celebrates the songs of the British Pop Invasion that changed modern music forever.

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20 Aug
RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
Festival RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025

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.

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03 Sept
Women's Adventure Film Tour 2025
Adventure Women's Adventure Film Tour 2025

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour is a celebration of the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure.

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13 Oct
SXSW Sydney
Festival SXSW Sydney

Discover South by Southwest Sydney at the Ritz! Join us for a whirlwind week of exciting and boundary-breaking films from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 October.

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22 Oct
Adventure Reels Film Tour 2025
Adventure Adventure Reels Film Tour 2025

The Adventure Reels Tour brings the world’s best action sports films to the big screen.

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12 Nov
Climbing Film Tour 2025
Adventure Climbing Film Tour 2025

The Climbing Film Tour is back for its 5th season with an awesome selection of short films celebrating the global climbing community.

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Adventure Documentaries
Adventure Adventure Documentaries

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

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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 Ritz
Festival BYO Baby at Ritz

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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JIFF
Festival JIFF

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

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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 Mondays
Offers Student Mondays

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

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Sydney's Home of Celluloid
Offers Sydney's Home of Celluloid

Presenting exclusive shows in original 35mm and 70mm prints year-round.

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