Cinema Nova

Cinema Nova Melbourne’s favourite independent cinema! Cinema Nova: where there is more on screen, more choice, more to enjoy.
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Cinema Nova was established in August 1992 as a collaboration between two landmark Australian independent cinemas – Natalie Miller's Longford Cinema in South Yarra and Barry Peak's Valhalla Cinema in Richmond and Westgarth, and opened as a twin theatre. Since that time we’ve grown to become one of the biggest independent cinemas in the southern hemisphere, with 16 theatres showing the best in qual

ity indie, Australian and arthouse film. An essential part of the Lygon Street scene, Cinema Nova is a part of Carlton’s cultural fabric and offers Melbourne more than any other cinema. Our Meet the Filmmaker and curated events programs allow our audience to experience film up close and personally, while also making going to the cinema an exciting event. From our famous house-made choc tops, voted the best in Melbourne by The Age, to our Nova Bar + Kitchen, and our indulgent Nova Deluxe and High Tea in-cinema dining sessions, you can combine your love of cinema with the best in food and beverages.

Tucci Timpano-ed so Sessa could shuck!? With Matt Johnson’s TONY riding high as Nova’s current No. 1 film, let's go bac...
02/09/2026

Tucci Timpano-ed so Sessa could shuck!? With Matt Johnson’s TONY riding high as Nova’s current No. 1 film, let's go back to the OG of food movies – BIG NIGHT!

Screening from tomorrow for its 30th anniversary, Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott direct/star in the 1950s-set story of brothers Primo and Secondo and their struggling Italian restaurant in New Jersey. Like the sound of that? Check out our Sep-early-Oct anniversary and restoration titles. Tix on sale soon.

Anniversaries
BIG NIGHT, Thu Sep 3
PERSONA, Thu Sep 10
TAXI DRIVER, Thu Sep 17
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Director's Cut), Thu Oct 1

Restorations
SOLARIS, Thu Sep 24
DON'T LOOK NOW, Thu Oct 8

Book BIG NIGHT tix: cinemanova.com.au/films/big-night

01/09/2026

Winter is at its end, and we are ready for a spring break! The staff at Nova are digging these upcoming headliners, releasign in September and October, and we hope you will too!

IT ENDS commencing September 3
HOPE commencing September 10
BROKEN ENGLISH commencing September 17
HEART OF THE BEAST commencing September 24
DIGGER commencing October 1
SOCIAL RECKONING commencing October 8

Little Death has been on a generational run at the box office – putting the ‘O’ in EGOT!See the multifaceted Hollywood i...
31/08/2026

Little Death has been on a generational run at the box office – putting the ‘O’ in EGOT!

See the multifaceted Hollywood ingénue turn scream queen in their latest project TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AND CAMP MIASMA, with Discount Mon tix just $11 tonight!

What’s that buzzing we hear? Sounds a lot like Oscar Buzz! Get Discount Mon TSADACM tix: .cinemanova.com.au/films/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma

Tim Curry Tribute screening – THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.Real ones know that decades before Nova, stood The Valhalla ...
31/08/2026

Tim Curry Tribute screening – THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.

Real ones know that decades before Nova, stood The Valhalla (owned and run by one of Nova’s owners). The Valhalla screened THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW for years as part of its Saturday late-night screening program.

So let’s do the time warp again this Friday! Screening in Cin 1 immediately prior to THE ROOM. Why not make it a Cult Cinema Double!?*

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW - Tim Curry Tribute Screening. Fri Sep 4, 7:15pm. *Tickets sold separately.

Tix $18! Book: cinemanova.com.au/films/rocky-horror-picture-show-the

Have you Heard? SILENCED opens in 5 days. By overwhelming popular demand, we have a special, in-person intro this Saturd...
30/08/2026

Have you Heard? SILENCED opens in 5 days. By overwhelming popular demand, we have a special, in-person intro this Saturday!

Join us for an additional screening of SILENCED, featuring an intro from internationally renowned human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson, who will share why this film and the urgent conversation at its heart, matter now more than ever.

SILENCED + Intro, Sat Sep 5, 5.45pm. Get tix: cinemanova.com.au/films/silenced

Sharmill Films

LA BOLA NEGRA rolls into Nova this October! From Cannes-winning Spanish directing duo Javiers Calvo and Ambrossi, LA BOL...
30/08/2026

LA BOLA NEGRA rolls into Nova this October!
From Cannes-winning Spanish directing duo Javiers Calvo and Ambrossi, LA BOLA NEGRA explores what it means to be gay throughout different eras, focusing on ‘three existences’ that are connected through themes of sexuality, desire, pain, and inheritance.

Primarily backdropped against the Spanish Civil War, and featuring a star-making turn from first time actor, musician Guitarricadelafuente, LA BOLA NEGRA is must-see cinema.

See it first on opening day, Thurs Oct 15. Tickets on sale now! Book: cinemanova.com.au/films/la-bola-negra

“No primate, human or non-human, gives up their infant without a fight” - Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, PrimatologistSENTIENT is...
29/08/2026

“No primate, human or non-human, gives up their infant without a fight”
- Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, Primatologist

SENTIENT is the directorial debut of veteran Australian journalist Tony Jones (Q&A).
Exploring the dark, behind-closed-doors world of primate drug testing and the emotional toll it takes on both the animals and the researchers, SENTIENT is now showing at Nova.

Book tix: cinemanova.com.au/films/sentient

Join us on Wednesday to hear director Annemarie Jacir speak about her latest project, PALESTINE 36. The historical dram...
28/08/2026

Join us on Wednesday to hear director Annemarie Jacir speak about her latest project, PALESTINE 36. The historical drama follows the personal stories behind the 1936 to 1939 Arab revolt against British colonial rule, the longest anti-colonial uprising in the history of the British Empire.

Palestine’s official submission for this year’s Academy Awards is now showing. Tickets for our Zoom Q&A with Annemarie Jacir are at regular prices. Book yours now: cinemanova.com.au/films/palestine-36

A moment for the purple-hued TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA this Wear It Purple Day.TSADACM screens X5 today. Book...
28/08/2026

A moment for the purple-hued TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA this Wear It Purple Day.

TSADACM screens X5 today. Book tix: cinemanova.com.au/films/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma

On this very day in 1992 Cinema Nova opened its doors to the public! Originally opening as a Twin Cinema (in what are ci...
27/08/2026

On this very day in 1992 Cinema Nova opened its doors to the public! Originally opening as a Twin Cinema (in what are cinemas 3 and 4 today), audiences had their choice of seeing 1991's THE FAVOUR, THE WATCH AND THE VERY BIG FISH or the Academy Award winning MEDITERRANEO (1992).

34 years on, we have over 40 films and events screening today alone, across 16 screens. Pop by, say hi and wish us a happy birthday 🎉🎊

Address

380 Lygon Street
Carlton, VIC
3053

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 9:45pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 9:45pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 9:45pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9:45pm
Friday 10:30am - 9:45pm
Saturday 10:30am - 9:45pm
Sunday 10:30am - 9:45pm

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+61390217760

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