EventsDownload our printed program

• From: Thursday, 8 May 2025

  Ocean with David Attenborough (PG)

  After seven decades filming every aspect of the natural world, David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in a spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough, a Global Cinema Release from 8 May, David Attenborough’s 99th birthday.

• From: Friday, 9 May 2025

  The Salt Path - Advance Screening (M)

  Be one of the first to see The Salt Path. The profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline.

• From: Sunday, 18 May 2025

  Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2025 Live with Brekky! (Exempt)

  Rise and shine – it’s Eurovision time! Join us at 5am for a spectacular live screening of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest grand final live on the big screen. Stay comfy in your PJs or go all out with your wildest Eurovision outfit – anything goes. We'll keep you fuelled with a delicious breakfast and bottomless cuppas to keep you awake (or just slightly conscious). A Rainbow West fundraiser!

• From: Wednesday, 21 May 2025

  Seen (CTC)

  Seen is a groundbreaking feature-length documentary that not only explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientifically supported effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development. Oriana and Leora from reconnect2thrive will be at the screening and available for Q&A's at the end.

• From: Saturday, 24 May 2025

  Whoopee Blues - Q&A Screening (CTC)

  A charming portrait of brother-duo Mic and Jim Conway’s passionate journey from humble Jellybean Jug Band to now famed Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Whoopee Blues is a much-needed showcase of Australia’s music history.

• From: Sunday, 8 June 2025

  Young Frankenstein - 50th Anniversary (PG)

  Join us for a special 50th anniversary screening of Young Frankenstein. Made with obvious affection for the original, Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein is a riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by Gene Wilder. Arrive early (2:30) for a real old time treat with resident organist Wendy Hambly, playing the theatre organ before the film!

• From: Thursday, 12 June 2025

  Ellis Park (CTC)

  A key member of iconic bands The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, multi-instrumentalist Ellis has cut a brilliant and unorthodox figure in music for over three decades. Far from the international concert halls in which he has plied his craft lies a very different passion project: a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra. Co-founded by Ellis and spearheaded by the indomitable Femke den Haas, whose dedicated team of conservationists rescues trafficked and mistreated animals and then devotes years to nursing them back to health.

• From: Monday, 30 June 2025

  Warren Miller's 75 (Exempt)

  Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this May 2025, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck.

• From: Monday, 11 August 2025

  RunNation Film Festival 2025 (Exempt)

  Lace up for Runnation's 11th edition! RunNation is an original documentary film festival that was founded by a group of local runners in Sydney eight years ago. Since its creation, RunNation has grown from a local festival to a world tour that has screened around the globe.

• From: Monday, 25 August 2025

  Rise Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025 (Exempt)

  The highly anticipated 19th Annual RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back and ready with a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world. Anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers are invited to join the tour as it visits cities nationwide, showcasing stunning cinematography, unforgettable stories, and the heart-pounding excitement of fly fishing.

• From: Monday, 1 September 2025

  The Big Bike Film Night (Exempt)

  The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!

• From: Monday, 22 September 2025

  Women's Adventure Film Tour 2025 (Exempt)

  The Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT) returns for its 9th year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showcase of courage and triumph that will ignite your spirit. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!

• From: Wednesday, 12 November 2025

  Climbing Film Tour 2025 (Exempt)

  Climbing Film Tour is back for its 5th season with an awesome selection of short films celebrating the global climbing community. A unique platform for climbers and filmmakers around the world to share their stories with the community. Each year, films are submitted and selected by our Vertical Life climbing team to go on tour with screenings in hundreds of gyms, cinemas and other locations around the world. Films may vary between screenings.