Events

Fantastic Film Festival Australia returns to Australian cinemas this April and May for three weeks of boundary-pushing and rule-breaking cult, genre, arthouse and alternative cinema.

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

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

We’re making a racquet for Luca Guadagnino’s steamy tennis drama Challengers by throwing a Grand Slam Preview on Wednesday 17 April.

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.

Celebrate the Opening of the Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2024 and experience the Australian Premiere of the new Aussie horror Sting with director Kiah Roache-Turner in attendance.

Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated sci-fi epic DUNE: PART TWO is screening at the Ritz daily in glorious 70mm for a limited engagement.

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!

We’re excited to host a special screening of The Sweet East, with screenwriter Nick Pinkerton in attendance for a post-film Q&A, followed by a surprise film specially curated by Pinkerton.

Catch an early screening of The Teacher's Lounge nominated for Best International Feature at this year's Academy Awards.

We’re hosting a preview screening of the highly anticipated biographical thriller GOLDA, starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir during the tense negotiations of the Yom Kippur War. Tickets include a complimentary glass of Antonio’s Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio on arrival.

Considered one of the most complex, beautiful and significant films in cinema history, Bernardo Bertlucci's The Conformist returns to the big screen in a stunning new 4K restoration from Thursday 25 April.

Pair a glass of pinot with THE TASTE OF THINGS, France’s submission for Best International Feature at the Academy Award, at our Pinot Preview screening, which includes a complimentary glass of Antonio’s Winery Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio on arrival.

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.

Cinema Reborn Film Festival is an annual festival developed by a community of cinema enthusiasts, programmers, filmmakers, screen historians and critics.

Celebrate the diversity and creativity of contemporary South African cinema. Screening from 2 May – 30 May.

Celebrate May The Fourth weekend as we screen the first six Star Wars films restored in 4K in two bumper marathon presentations, alongside a special one-off screening of The Phantom Menace to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.

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 fabulous drag queen Carmen Geddit.

We're excited to host a special event preview of SHARESPEARE'S MACBETH with a glass of sparkling on arrival. Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma star in this brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ production.

Cinema Reborn festival screenings of Sopyonje (1993) kick off a short follow-up season showcasing some of Im Kwon-taek's other key films, Jagko Mismatched Nose (1980), Ticket (1986) and Festival (1996).

Don’t miss our special screening of Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus. Sakamoto mustered all of his energy to leave the world with one final performance: a concert film, featuring just him and his piano.

Enjoy a refreshing combo of craft South Australian cinema and craft South Australian beer with this special one-off screening of Paco from comedy duo tim&TIM!

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.

Join us for the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest live on the big screen from the Malmö Arena in Sweden! Make like Conchita Wurst and Rise like a Phoenix for an early morning live cinema screening on Sunday 12 May at 5am.

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

Seventy-four years of filmmaking 

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.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of Season 2 of Eating Plants, the upbeat TV series that explores plant-based food, the world’s fastest-growing culinary trend.

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.

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

2024 marks the tenth year of the RunNation Film Festival. The festival is an original, inspiring event attended by running celebrities, thousands of runners and non-runners around Australia, New Zealand & many parts of the world.

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back for its 8th season bringing you a selection of  new short films that celebrate the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure.

By popular demand, we're bringing Stephanie Meyer's timeless teen vampire love story back to the big screen with our Twilight Saga Marathon.

Mountainfilm on Tour brings you a selection of the best short films from the renowned Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.

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

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.

$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.