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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

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Jurassic Park in Concert

Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.

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Focus on Wim Wenders

Visit ACMI cinema for a trip through the filmography of Wim Wenders.

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How To Talk Australians: Premiere Screening

The premiere screening of a Dubbo detour comedy with the cast in attendance.

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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

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Labyrinth: In Concert

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert with a live band is coming to Melbourne.

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Funny Shorts

Catch Australia’s funniest short films at ACMI Cinemas, showcasing competition finalists.

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The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

Find the best outdoor cinema, pop-up theatres and free movies.

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

An awe-inspiring experience for the whole family.

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Made in Bangladesh Film Screening

A film examining the working conditions and social challenges faced by garment workers.

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Studio Ghibli Afternoons

Catch some of your fave Studio Ghibli films, free at Fed Square these school holidays.

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Asian Cinema Collective: Floating Life

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a special screening of Floating Life (1996).

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Focus on Lav Diaz

Experience the transcendental and political films from the Filipino master of slow cinema.

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Grass with Live Score by ZÖJ

Experience one of cinema's great silent documentaries, Grass, with live score by ZÖJ.

Iranian-Australian music duo ZÖJ.

Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life with Live Score by ZÖJ

Silent film Grass returns with haunting live score by Iranian-Australian duo ZÖJ.

A live musical performance featuring a cellist creating a dramatic shadow effect against a wall while a scenic landscape is projected on a large screen behind them.

Where Song Began

Experience a cinematic concert celebrating songbirds

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Delivering a thrilling three-hour showcase of the year's most captivating mountain films.

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Music Documented: ACMI Cinemas

A sonic journey through the music genres and musicians that defined generations.

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Home Alone in Concert

Experience the beloved comedy classic with John Williams' charming score performed live by the MSO.

Pianist Mina Yu playing a grand piano while looking up at the ceiling, a single warm light cast down on her.

Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz

Love, destiny and iconic Korean soundtracks transformed with the Mina Yu Ensemble.

Melbourne cinemas

The geometric exterior of ACMI at Federation Square in Melbourne.

ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

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IMAX

Delivering an immersive movie experience on the world's largest screen.

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Kino Cinema

Boutique cinema in Collins Place showing art house, independent and mainstream films.

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Cinema Nova

Cinema Nova is Melbourne's home of quality arthouse and contemporary cinema.

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Chinatown Cinema

This cinema screens the latest Chinese-language movies.

The Capitol theatre building on Swanston Street.

The Capitol

An extraordinary refurbished cinema and destination for events, festivals and live performances.

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Village Cinemas Crown

Offering a broad range of cinema experiences to cover all tastes and occasions.

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HOYTS

Cinema complex inside Melbourne Central showing the latest blockbusters.

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Fun things to do alone in Melbourne

Melbourne's best spots to spend a solo day exploring.

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Melbourne's best free date ideas

Swipe right without maxing your debit card and try these free date ideas

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Monthly highlights

Make the most of your visit to Melbourne with our monthly guides to what's on in the city.

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Museums and art galleries

Explore Melbourne's public museums and galleries along with artist-run and commercial galleries.

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Chinatown

Let the hanging lanterns guide you along Little Bourke Street into Australia’s oldest Chinatown.

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Theatre and shows

Discover Melbourne's hit musicals, cutting-edge theatre and late-night cabaret shows.