Events

A maverick auteur who channelled his dark obsession with the lower depths into lurid on-screen fantasies, brimming with atmosphere and style, Dario Argento's films set the benchmark for the possibilities of horror. Thursday nights from August to December

We're keeping it reel with a massive program of 35mm and 70mm screenings, showcasing masterpieces from the 1920s to now across almost 40 weeks.

A celebration of the best and boldest movie musicals running from Easter to Christmas, Sundays at 4pm.

In the lead-up to her latest film, we present six shimmering dramas that explore alienation and ennui, fame, fashion and the female experience by the masterful American luminary, plus a special preview screening of Priscilla.

Get ready to meet the man of your dreams. Be the very first in New South Wales to see DREAM SCENARIO, A24's audacious Nicolas Cage-starring dramedy about a hapless family man whose life is turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams.

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City,.

We are proud to present master director Jonathan Glazer's acclaimed The Zone of Interest for a special JIFF encore screening, following the success of the Australian premiere screenings.

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

We're excited to be screening Hayao Miyazaki's latest film THE BOY AND THE HERON (SUBBED) early at our Special Preview Screening

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.

Discover the towering and fearless love story between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein in Maestro. Includes a glass of sparkling on arrival. 

James Cameron's acclaimed epic THE ABYSS returns in a 4K remaster of the special edition director's cut for two sessions only on Saturday 9 December & Tuesday 12 December. 

Pair this Paris romance with a complimentary glass of Antonio's Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir at our special Pinot Preview screening.

See NEXT GOAL WINS four weeks early at our Special Preview Screening. Academy Award winner Taika Waititi is back with this heartfelt underdog comedy about the American Samoa soccer team, who in 2001 lost 31-0 against Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Bring the whole family along to a special early preview of Walt Disney Animation’s WISH, a new musical-comedy about Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, who makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star.

We're excited to be hosting a special Q&A preview screening of the magnificent film ONE LIFE, with Academy Award winning producer Emile Sherman and special guests including Kindertransport survivors and descendants, hosted by journalist, broadcaster and descendant Caroline Baum.

In celebration of 40 years on air since 1983, Eastside Radio is hosting a Radio Film Festival – a series of classic films where radio plays an important part of the story — at the Ritz!

Get a Golden Ticket to our opening night screening of WONKA, with sweet treats provided by Sassafras Sweet Co.

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

We’re throwing it back to a time when video stores ruled the world and weekends were sugar highs and sleepovers with our monthly SLUMBER PARTY DOUBLE FEATURES.

Get ready to experience everything. We’re excited to present an early preview of Yorgos Lanthimos’ non-stop bonkers feature POOR THINGS with a complimentary sparkling wine and Portuguese tart on arrival.

We would like, if we may, to take you on a strange journey this New Year's Eve. Time Warp to 2024 with a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long screening of this timeless cult classic. Includes sparkling on arrival.

Get a glimpse behind the gates of Graceland with our special event preview of Sofia Coppola's PRISCILLA, with a glass of sparkling on arrival.

Dreams, the Fleetwood Mac show that is winning fans all over Australia and within Fleetwood Mac itself.

We're excited to be hosting a Q&A screening of the new Australian rom-com THE GIFT THAT GIVES with director Joy Hopwood in attendance.

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of one of Britain’s all-time greatest hit makers and icons, Cliff Richard’s anticipated Blue Sapphire Tour is set to dazzle the silver screen in this two-date only cinema event, recorded from London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo.

We're puking with excitement to present all 12 gloriously grotesque feature films by Baltimore's own priest of pure filth and barometer of good bad taste: John Waters!

By popular demand, we're bringing Stephanie Meyer's timeless teen vampire love story back to the big screen with our Twilight Saga Marathon falling on the night of a Supermoon!

Don't miss this 10-Piece Powerhouse band, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, featuring internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of your favourite Motown Legends.

Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a 3 hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.

The biggest night of laughs in Sydney returns to the Ritz! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is bringing a killer cast of the top picks from the 2024 Festival direct to the Ritz.

The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a 3 hour celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing over 2 1/2 hours of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe.

Bring the family to the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF), a festival of the best new kid's films from across the world.

Attention Ritz Superfans! We have a limited supply of Ritz t-shirts available for sale in the gift shop. Get yours today!

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

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

Audio Description (AD) is a device that aids visually impaired patrons.

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

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

Ritz Cult Classics revisits silver screen hits from the early 20th century until now.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

JIFF brings the best of Jewish-themed films to cinemas across Australia. JIFF returns from 24 Oct - 28 Nov, 2023.

$10 tickets for members daily, $12 tickets for non-members!

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

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.