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Melbourne Special Events

Opening Night Reception

The Ties

Join us for a glass of prosecco, a taste of Italy, a Limoncello di Capri cocktail and a gift bag before the premiere screening of Daniele Luchetti’s stylish new drama, The Ties.

TICKETS:
Golden Movie Club Members $35
Palace Members $40
General Admission $45

The Astor Theatre
Fri, 19 Nov.
7:00pm arrivals for 7:30pm film

The Ties

Opening Night Brindisi

The Ties

Let’s toast the return of the festival with a glass of prosecco before the premiere screening of Daniele Luchetti’s stylish new drama, The Ties.

TICKETS:
Golden Movie Club Members $18.50
Palace Movie Club Members $23
General Admission $29

Pentridge Cinema
Fri, 19 Nov.
8:15pm arrivals for 8:30pm film

Closing Night Cocktail

Rome, Open City

Join us for a Limoncello di Capri cocktail and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream as we say arrivederci to the festival with Roberto Rossellini’s stunningly restored classic Rome, Open City.

TICKETS:
Palace Golden Movie Club $26
Palace Members $30
General Admission $36

The Astor Theatre
Sun, 12 Dec.
7:00pm arrivals for 7:30pm film

Prosecco Screenings

Marriage Italian Style

Presented by Feros Care

Join us for a glass of prosecco and popcorn courtesy of Feros Care at selected screenings of Vittorio de Sica’s endlessly romantic and much-loved 1964 classic, Marriage Italian Style, starring the inimitable Sophia Loren.

TICKETS:
Palace Golden Movie Club $16
Seniors/Concession $19
Palace Movie Club $21
General Admission $25

Palace Balwyn
Fri, 3 Dec.
3:30pm arrivals for 3:45pm film

Campari Presents

Fellini Forward

Campari presents this special event screening of Fellini Forward, direct from its Venice Film Festival debut. Join us for a Campari Soda on arrival and a Campari tote bag.

TICKETS:
Palace Golden Movie Club $22
Palace Movie Club $26
General Admission $32

Palace Cinema Como
Thu, 25 Nov.
7:00pm arrivals for 7:45pm film

Please note: there are no afterparties this year and all event sessions have been priced accordingly. All sessions will start at the advertised session time so please arrive early to visit the bar before you take your seat. Sessions are staggered and seating is capped according to the restrictions in each city and events sell out in advance so book early to avoid disappointment. If a session reaches capacity another staggered session may be added. Be sure to follow the REGISTER FOR UPDATES link on the left so you don’t miss out on news about extra event sessions, encore screenings and other festival news.