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05 Dec
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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04 Dec
Yi Yi (2000) - 25th Anniversary Season
Special Limited Season Yi Yi (2000) - 25th Anniversary Season

The extraordinary, internationally acclaimed Yi Yi, returns to cinemas for its 25th Anniversary in a new 4K restoration.

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06 Dec
Christy – Q&A Screening with David Michôd
Q&A Screening Christy – Q&A Screening with David Michôd

Acclaimed Australian director David Michôd (Animal Kingdom, The King) joins us live at the Ritz for a special Q&A screening of Christy.

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06 Dec
The Doors: When You’re Strange
Special Limited Season The Doors: When You’re Strange

The Doors: When You’re Strange is screening for only two showing Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 December.

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06 Dec
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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06 Dec
Ritz Junior
Retrospectives Ritz Junior

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

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06 Dec
Cult Classics
Retrospectives Cult Classics

Our Cult Classics calendar is all killer no filler.

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07 Dec
Craft Cinema Night – Christmas Special
Craft Cinema Night – Christmas Special

Craft Cinema Night is back at the Ritz for a special Christmas double feature, enjoy The Holiday followed by Love Actually.

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07 Dec
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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09 Dec
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
11 Dec
Sentimental Value – Special Event Preview
Advance Screenings Sentimental Value – Special Event Preview

Enjoy a glass of sparkling at our preview of Joachim Trier's powerhouse family drama Sentimental Value starring Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve and Elle Fanning.

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11 Dec
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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12 Dec
12 Films of Christmas
Retrospectives 12 Films of Christmas

Your presents is required for our 12-film countdown to Christmas!

SLEIGH WHAT?
12 Dec
Life in One Chord – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening Life in One Chord – Q&A Screening

Join director Margaret Gordon at our Q&A screening of Life in One Chord only on Wednesday 12 December, 6:30pm.

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13 Dec
Rental Family – Pinot Preview
Advance Screenings Rental Family – Pinot Preview

Pair a pinot with an advance screening of Rental Family, Brendan Fraser stars as an actor in a modern-day Tokyo who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig.

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13 Dec
One Battle After Another – Exclusive 70mm Season
70mm One Battle After Another – Exclusive 70mm Season

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another screens in 70mm exclusively at the Ritz.

VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!
14 Dec
The Golden Spurtle – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening The Golden Spurtle – Q&A Screening

We're excited to host a Q&A screening of The Golden Spurtle with director Constantine Costi and two-time Porridge Champion Finalist & restaurateur Toby Wilson.

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14 Dec
To Be a Jew: Frank Lowy In His Own Words – JIFF Encore Screening
To Be a Jew: Frank Lowy In His Own Words – JIFF Encore Screening

After the immense popularity at JIFF 2025, To Be a Jew: Frank Lowy In His Own Words screens for a one-off encore.

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14 Dec
Nouvelle Vague & Breathless – Double Feature Preview
Advance Screenings Nouvelle Vague & Breathless – Double Feature Preview

Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague & Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless screen back-to-back.

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17 Dec
Avatar: Fire and Ash – Night Before Preview
Advance Screenings Avatar: Fire and Ash – Night Before Preview

Be the first to see James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash in 3D, which sees Jake and Neytiri's family grapple with grief and new rivals, at our Night Before Preview.

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07 Jan
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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09 Jan
Park Chan-wook: Sympathy for the Devil
Retrospectives Park Chan-wook: Sympathy for the Devil

Over 10 days, we explore Park’s cinema, beginning with an early preview of his latest film, the acclaimed revenge thriller No Other Choice.

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09 Jan
No Other Choice – Special Preview Screening
Advance Screenings No Other Choice – Special Preview Screening

Master filmmaker Park Chan-wook's latest black comedy thriller No Other Choice screens early on Friday 9 January.

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15 Jan
It Was Just an Accident – Special Preview Screening
Advance Screenings It Was Just an Accident – Special Preview Screening

See It Was Just an Accident, the acclaimed, Palme d'Or-winning film from master director Jafar Panahi, at our special preview screening on Thursday 15 January at 6:45pm.

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17 Jan
The Secret Agent – Special Preview Screening
Advance Screenings The Secret Agent – Special Preview Screening

Be the first to see Kleber Mendonça Filho's panoramic political thriller The Secret Agent, winner of Best Director and Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival.

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22 Jan
Pasa Faho – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening Pasa Faho – Q&A Screening

We're excited to host a Q&A screening of the new Aussie feature Pasa Faho with director Kalu Oji and producers Mimo Mukii and Ivy Mutuku.

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24 Jan
Twin Peaks: The Return
Retrospectives Twin Peaks: The Return

My log has a message for you. Twin Peaks: The Return screens on 24 & 25 January.

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28 Feb
NT Live: Hamlet
NT Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

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10 Mar
Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2026
Adventure Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2026

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking 3-hour journey through the world's most spectacular marine environments.

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20 Mar
Dancing In The Shadows of Motown: Back By Popular Demand!
Live Performance Dancing In The Shadows of Motown: Back By Popular Demand!

The swinging live show Dancing in the Shadows of Motown is back at the Ritz with a new look show and even more magic Motown hits!

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22 Mar
Bonegilla - The Migrant's Journey – Q&A Screening with Live Score Performance
Q&A Screening Bonegilla - The Migrant's Journey – Q&A Screening with Live Score Performance

We're excited to host a Q&A screening of Bonegilla - The Migrant's Journey, with director Simon Reich and a live musical performance of the film soundtrack.

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28 Apr
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
Live Performance Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

We are bringing back the biggest night of laughs straight to the Ritz! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is bringing a killer cast of the top picks from the from the 2026 Festival, right to your door!

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19 May
BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026
Adventure BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026

Presented by World Expeditions, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports.

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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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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 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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