Events

Suit up, grab yourself a martini from the Ritz bar, and join us on this epic journey through the history of one of cinema’s most enduring characters.

Ritz Cult Classics revisits silver screen hits from the 40s through to now.

We’re celebrating what would have been the larger-than-life Italian maestro filmmaker Federico Fellini’s 100th birthday this year with a retrospective of his most incredible films.

We're celebrating the multi-hyphenate Funny Girl with nine of her best films!

Now open on select nights.

The original saga concludes at our one-week limited season of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.

Celebrate the culture and creativity of Croatia at the Croatian Film Festival.

Join us for a very special screening of this documentary, with a pre-recorded intro and post-film Q&A by David Attenborough with Sir Michael Palin.

Join us for an advance screening of Antebellum, a new horror film starring Janelle Monáe.

Our special limited season of Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7 starts October 1.

Bring the Elio to your Oliver along to our Call Me By Your Name 'Peachy Keen' screening.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia presents a series of thrilling and thought-provoking screenings in October and November

We would like, if we may, to take you one a strange journey. Dress for a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long screening of this timeless cult classic.

"A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage" - Evening Standard

Face the music with this Ritz rocktrospective showcasing the best of bands on the big screen.

Get ready to rumble with eight rounds of Rocky at the Ritz’s comprehensive Rocky Retrospective.

It's October 3rd.

Discover the essence of French cool with our essential Jean-Pierre Melville Retrospective, featuring six stunning restorations.

Join us for a Q&A panel with ILI BARÉ (director of The Leadership), VIRGINIA HAUSSEGGER AM (Chair of the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation) and JANELLE WEISSMAN (Executive Director of UN Women Australia).

Gather your fellowship and make your way to Middle-Randwick in the Shire for the re-release of the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

We're showcasing all ten feature films by the master of surreal cinema, David Lynch.

Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will enthral both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike.

Join us for the Australian Premiere of the new Australian drama A Lion Returns, including a post-film Q&A with the director and cast.

André Rieu’s Magical Maastricht celebrates 15 years of André’s glorious hometown concerts. The King of the Waltz has selected his most spectacular performances and emotional songs and will bring the joyous atmosphere of his iconic open-air concerts in Maastricht straight to your local cinemas.

Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heart-warming stories about dogs and their people at the 2020 Top Dog Film Festival screening for ONE SESSION ONLY.

Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert is full of the magic that Stevie Nicks brings to her live performances and is an unforgettable experience that demands to be seen on the big screen!

Get green with the Ritz's three-layered Shrektrospective — a special marathon screening of Shrek, Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third, featuring a Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party between each film. All swamp-dwellers and their annoying-yet-lovable companions welcome! But please, keep brimstone-scented emissions to a minimum.

One night only!

Peele back the curtain on the horrors of contemporary America in this Halloween double feature of Jordan Peele's modern classics, Get Out and Us.

Idiot Prayer - Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace sees Nick Cave play his songs at the piano in a rarely seen stripped back form, from early Bad Seeds and Grinderman, right through to the most recent Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds album, Ghosteen.

“Nice dress.” “Thanks, it’s a Ver-sayce.”

The Australian Surf Movie Festival tour 2020 featuring SwellChasers from Swell and Back, a voyage into the best and greatest biggest swells of the past 3 years 5 Short Films – 5 Locations – The best surfers on the planet.

Dream, learn and giggle at the Children's International Film Festival

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.

Get your peeps together for a night of movie trivia at The Ritz Bar!

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

Ritz is the proud home of the Jewish International Film Festival.

 NT Live is the National Theatre London’s groundbreaking project to broadcast world-class theatre from the UK to cinemas internationally.

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

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

Winners announced! Well done to the winners, and thank you to all the participants.

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

See it at Ritz in glorious 70mm or 4K from Thursday 27 August.