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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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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

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

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³Ô¹ÏÍø International Animation Festival

Returning for its 26th year, the festival celebrates the worlds of animated storytelling.

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The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

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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Labyrinth: In Concert

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert with a live band is coming to ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Taiwan Film Festival

Gathering through film, story, and light.

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Asian Cinema Collective: Falling in Love Like in Movies

Winner of multiple awards at the Indonesian Film Festival including Best Picture.

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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.

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Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz

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

A still from the Indonesian romance film Rangga & Cinta, showing a young man and woman smiling and walking side by side.
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Indonesian Film Festival

A three day celebration of Indonesian cinema with screenings and Q&As.

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Spotlight on Hong Kong Horror

Take a glimpse into the wild cinema of Hong Kong horror.

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People of Passion International Film Festival

A feel-good festival celebrating fresh voices and inspiring films from all over the globe.

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The Big Bike Film Night

Bringing together the best cycling short films for one night only.

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The best things to do under $20 in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Fundraising Screening: Voice of Hind Rajab

Raising funds for the Australian Red Cross, a screening of a movie about the atrocities of conflict.

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Naruto: The Symphonic Experience

Bringing the beloved anime to life on a grand scale.

³Ô¹ÏÍø cinemas

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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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central showing the latest blockbusters.

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Fun things to do alone in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best spots to spend a solo day exploring.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø with our monthly guides to what's on in the city.

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Museums and art galleries

Explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø's hit musicals, cutting-edge theatre and late-night cabaret shows.