A still image from the movie Driving Miss Daisy, with Morgan Freeman at the wheel of a car and Jessica Tandy in the back seat reading a newspaper.
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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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Games Week Film Program

Visit ACMI cinema as they celebrate videogames on film.

Illustration of a fishing trawler sailing near a lighthouse in the indie horror-fishing video game Dredge.

The Design of Dredge and Q&A

How did a NZ trio create a genre-changing game that has captured audiences around the world?

A man in 70s clothes holding the trunk of an elephant, another elephant and man behind.
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Focus on Frederick Wiseman

Celebrate the 62-year career of one of the great observers of modern life.

A still from the documentary film, The History of Concrete, of a cement mixer truck with a red and white striped barrel parked on a paved lot, with two men standing in conversation nearby.
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The History of Concrete: Q&A

Enjoy advance screenings of The History of Concrete and a special pre-recorded Q&A.

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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

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

Still from Love Actually, Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon waving awkwardly while snow falls.

Love Actually In Concert

The ultimate romantic comedy, with a live symphony orchestra.

A still from the movie, Days of Being Wild, showing a young man in a 60's style polo shirt, seated at a table.

Asian Cinema Collective: Days of Being Wild

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a screening of Days of Being Wild (1990) at Chinatown Cinema

Still from the animation film Coraline, of a young girl with short blue hair and a red top crawling through a vibrant, spiralling tunnel made of swirling blue, purple, and bright pink layers.
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We Like Laika

A retrospective look at Laika Studios' masterpieces in anticipation of their next feature, Wildwood.

A crowd of people sitting on picnic blankets at an outdoor cinema at sunset.

The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

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

A movie poster of Edward Scissorhands showing Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in a garden setting.
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Edward Scissorhands in Concert

The MSO performs Danny Elfman's ethereal and emotive score live to picture.

A still image from a Korean film showing a woman holding on to a man on a motorcycle.
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Focus on the Taiwan New Wave

See celebrated Taiwanese early films and late-career masterpieces.

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Lifelike

Lifelike is a major new exhibition celebrating the magic of movie puppetry in all its forms.

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.

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Out to See

A clothing-optional exploration of Australia's oldest legal nude beach and its depictions on screen.

Five women dressed like a rock band.

Queering the Music Video

Panel discussion and premiere of three d/Deaf accessible music videos from The Legend of Queen Kong.

People seated in cinema seats with ice cream and popcorn, reacting to movies.
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Cinema Club

Movie obsessed teens start a club to reenact scene, play games, and geek out over great films.

A still showing the characters from the animated film Moncters Inc., including Sulley, Mike Wazowski and Boo.

Monsters, Inc. Screening

Watch Monsters, Inc. with popcorn and a drink while supporting Special Olympics Australia.

A young boy in a red woolen jumper looking scared with his hands to his cheeks, two bad men looking through the window behind him.
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Home Alone in Concert

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

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German Week

Two weeks of culture, art, food, business and plenty to see, taste and do across the city.

Melbourne cinemas

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ACMI

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

Large IMAX signage above entrance to cinema.

IMAX

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

Large Kino Cinema sign in Collins Place atrium.

Kino Cinema

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

Purple velour-covered seating in an intimate cinema space.

Cinema Nova

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

Depiction of characters from Journey to the West, including monkey and priest.

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.

Audience enjoying a Gold Class cinema experience in reclining armchairs with food and drinks.

Village Cinemas Crown

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

Rows of cinema seating.

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

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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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Theatre and shows

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

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Growing Place

A city-wide trail of immersive artworks inviting you to watch our Garden City grow.

People walking by Flinders Street Station.

Monthly highlights

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