Events

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

JIFF, the Jewish International Film Festival, is on now at Ritz from Monday 28 October to Thursday 5 December 2024.

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!

The most influential filmmaker of cinema’s first century, Akira Kurosawa’s heroic cinema of epic scope and intimate contemplation returns to cinemas, with new remasters of his greatest films.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of the new Polish feature, Feast of Fire, with director Kinga Debska in attendance.

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.

Loveable leads, impossible predicaments, grand romantic gestures and happy endings. We're bringing the rom-com back to the big screen with a series of classics from everybody's favourite genre.

Sydney Film Festival and Ritz Cinemas are proud to present the Sydney Premiere of Emilia Pérez, the electrifying and cinematically singular musical drama from French auteur Jacques Audiard.

Moana 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana and Maui. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

A simple love story about two people who just can’t stand each other, Kiss Me Kate is unmissable all-zinging entertainment with ‘great songs, hot dancing, smart gags and glorious characters.’ This five-star new production is ‘a supremely lovely way to spend a Summer evening’.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie documentary feature Queens of Concrete with documentary subject Hayley Wilson, producers Gena Lida Riess and CJ Welsh, and moderated by Mitch Tomlinson

Be the very first to experience the epic, Silver Lion-winning historical drama The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody as László Tóth, a Jewish architect who survives the Holocaust.

Be the first in Australia to see Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winning triumph Anora, exclusively screening in 35mm at the Ritz.

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.

This must be the place...to see the greatest concert film of all time! Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense captures Talking Heads at their ecstatic, exhilarating best.

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

Chinese Independent Film Foundation (CIFF) presents a special preview screening of Black Dog, the Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Prize winner starring Taiwanese-born heartthrob Eddie Peng alongside a loveable whippet cross.

Our special event preview of A Real Pain, the poignant new comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, includes an exclusive 30-minute digital Q&A between Jesse Eisenberg and JIFF artistic director Eddie Tamir.

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

Pair a glass of Pinot with a preview screening of Conclave from Academy Award-winning director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front).

Cinema Reborn, OZDOX and Ritz Cinemas are proud to present newly restored copies of two of his highly regarded landmark films: Kemira - Diary of a Strike (1984) and Homelands (1993).

Join us for a performance of stirring interpretations of the late, legendary Leonard Cohen proudly presented by JIFF. Stewart D'Arrietta and his 7-piece band celebrate Cohen's life and the motivations behind his songs.

Pair a glass of pinot with a preview of the blistering new Golden Lion-winning masterpiece from melodrama maestro Pedro Almodovar, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.

The Road to Patagonia returns for two final encore screenings.

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

Join us for a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie feature Under Streetlights, with a musical performance before the film by Micaela Hull and Cain Gilmour.

Originally released in May 2003, Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto’s Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem tells the story of the abduction of an alien music band by an evil human character who has dark plans.

We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of Christopher Nolan's intergalactic magnum opus Interstellar with a special 4K screening.

An incredible journey is about to begin! Follow everyone's favourite bear to South American at our special preview screening of Paddington in Peru, where he will embark on an unforgettable adventure, discovering magic at every turn.

Just can't wait to see the latest chapter of The Lion King saga? Our night before preview of Mufasa: The Lion King gives you a first look at this new journey in the great Circle of Life, which sees Rafiki relaying the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala.

We would like, if we may, to take you on a strange journey this New Year's Eve. Time Warp to 2025 with a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long screening of this timeless cult classic. Includes sparkling on arrival.

Antenna Documentary Film Festival will return to Ritz for its 13th Edition from 7-16 FEBRUARY 2025.

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an enthralling new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.

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.

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

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

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 2025 festival direct to the Ritz.

Presented by World Expeditions, the 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a 3 hour celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world.

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

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.

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

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

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

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

Palme d’Or winning film Paris, Texas returns to the big screen to commemorate the film’s 40th anniversary and new 4K Restoration that makes it shine more than ever.

Our tote is a must-have accessory for any serious cinephile... like Anya Taylor-Joy.

Attention Ritz Superfans! We have a limited supply of Ritz t-shirts. Get yours today!

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

Restored with a stunning new 4K transfer to commemorate the film’s 70th anniversary, experience Akira Kurosawa’s enduring masterpiece on the big screen like never before.

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