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.

One of the most revered and influential directors of the 20th century, Michelangelo Antonioni explored the human relationship with the modern world in a radically new style, dissecting the tensions between people and their environments with an elegant, eerie cool.

Plainwater Films and Static Vision present a special screening of Albert Serra’s Afternoons of Solitude, followed by a recorded in-conversation between filmmaker Albert Serra and academic (and Serra specialist) Daniel Fairfax.

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.

A weekly series of kids and family classics screening on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am.

Our all killer, no filler Cult Classics screen every Saturday night with encore screenings on Monday nights.

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.

Join us for the premiere of THE HUNT FOR THE LAST NAZIS, co-presented with JIFF and the Australian Jewish News, and including a post-film panel with director Dan Goldberg.

Meet Cute at the movies with our celebration of the best romantic comedies in cinema history.

Join us for a special Q&A screening of Dianne Whelan's breathtaking documentary, which follows her six years travelling the entire length of the Trans Canada trail.

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

UNDER A BAMBOO SKY uses new technology to bring to life the unbelievable story of Australian soldiers held prisoner by the Japanese in WWII.

Join us for a special screening of the new Aussie dark comedy ALPHABET LANE followed by a Q&A with the film's director, cast and crew.

Join us for a special screening of this resplendent historical drama followed by a Q&A with director Lav Diaz, moderated by Jason Di Rosso.

Adapted from the viral video game, the mind-bending thriller EXIT 8 follows a man who realises he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia returns in 2026 for three weeks of boundary-pushing and rule-breaking cult, genre, arthouse and alternative cinema.

Director Warwick Thornton joins us for a special Q&A screening of his new Australian Western WOLFRAM, the sequel to 2017's SWEET COUNTRY.

We are bringing back the biggest night of laughs straight to the Ritz! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is bringing a killer cast of the top picks from the from the 2026 Festival, right to your door!

Newly restored, re-edited and remixed, we're screening the 2026 multi-camera concert film of two massive live shows by John Lennon & Yoko Ono at Madison Square Garden, New York City in 1972.

Oh, don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants tickets to our THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 previews.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg's intimate documentary covers the life of the rising young star who left the '90s music world reeling when he died suddenly at age 30.

Cinema Reborn is an annual film festival bringing newly restored classics to the big screen.

Our 12-film retrospective invites you to explore the magical world of Studio Ghibli, celebrating over 40 years of acclaimed artistry and imagination.

Filmed live from the West End, Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).

Join us for a virtual Q&A screening of this edge-of-your-seat adventure into one man’s fight to reclaim his life by taking on the world’s most dangerous marathon swims, the Oceans Seven.

Director Zoe Pepper and star Travis Jeffery join us for a Q&A Screening of this biting satire about intergenerational wealth.

Presented by World Expeditions, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports.

Be among the first to celebrate the launch of SNO-CIETY, a cinematic tribute to the people, places, and passions that unite the global snow community.

From Wednesday 27 May – Tuesday 2 June, UFFA will showcase contemporary Ukrainian cinema, bringing to audiences powerful stories that reflect Ukraine’s creativity, resilience, and spirit.

The ultimate celebration of cinema, June 3-14. You’ll see.

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.

Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the critically acclaimed and Tony Award-winning production of The Audience.

SNO-CIETY celebrates the community and culture of snowsports, proving winter is more than just snow.

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

RunNation is back for its 12th year, bringing people together through stories about running.

Celebrate 10 years of sharing a unique selection of short films featuring adventurous women.

A 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people.

RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back in 2026 with a fresh lineup of the year’s best fly fishing films — hand-picked from around the globe.

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour returns for its 10th year with a new collection of short films that celebrate remarkable women exploring the world around them.

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.

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

An offer you can't refuse. Tickets are $8 tickets members and $12 for non-members all day and night on Tuesdays.

Dream Big. Marty Supreme is coming to the Ritz in a Sydney exclusive 70mm season from Thursday 22 January, with a 70mm preview on Wednesday 21 January at 7:30pm.

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

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

$10 tickets for senior members and $12 tickets for non-members on weekdays before 4pm!

Procrastinate smarter, not harder. Enjoy $8 tickets for student members and $12 for student non-members all day and night on Mondays.*

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