upcoming events
Looking for your next fun night out? The Lido Theater hosts a range of exciting events, from classic movie screenings to live performances and special community gatherings. Simply click on the event on the calendar or scroll down to see the full list of upcoming events. You won't want to miss out on the magic unfolding at The Lido Theater!
Coming up…
Orange County Film Society Presents: “Caught Stealing”
The Orange County Film Society presents Caught Stealing.
The Sound of Music
Celebrate 60 years of The Sound of Music in stunning 4K! Julie Andrews shines in this beloved musical classic on the big screen.
Rudy
Relive Rudy’s inspiring true story on the big screen—an underdog who refused to give up on his dream to play Notre Dame football.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Friday Night Lights
Convicts vs. guards in the grittiest, funniest prison football game of all time. Game on.
The Longest Yard (1974)
Burt Reynolds leads the inmates in a gritty, hilarious football face-off against their prison guards. The original underdog classic.
Orange County Film Society Presents: “The Lost Bus”
The Orange County Film Society presents The Lost Bus.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Mean Girls
Get in, loser—we’re going to the movies. Relive the endlessly quotable teen comedy that ruled the 2000s.
Closed for a private event
This afternoon The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Orange County Film Society Presents: “After the Hunt”
The Orange County Film Society presents After the Hunt.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A Halloween-meets-Christmas cult classic! Jack Skellington brings Tim Burton’s magic to the screen in stop-motion style.
Ghostbusters (1984)
Who ya gonna call? Ghosts, ghouls, and laughs collide in this supernatural ‘80s classic the whole family can enjoy.
Alien
In space, no one can hear you scream. Experience Ridley Scott’s terrifying sci-fi masterpiece on the big screen.
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This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Orange County Film Society Presents: “Kiss of the Spider Woman”
The Orange County Film Society presents Kiss of the Spider Woman.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep. Freddy Krueger haunts your dreams—and your screen—in this iconic ‘80s horror classic.
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Jason Voorhees is dead… or is he? The slasher saga continues with more blood, more screams, and more Camp Crystal Lake carnage.
Freddy vs. Jason
Two horror legends. One bloody showdown. Freddy and Jason go head-to-head in this gloriously gory fan-favorite crossover.
Hocus Pocus
The Sanderson Sisters are back! A Halloween classic full of witchy chaos, musical moments, and nostalgic '90s charm.
Halloween (1978)
Michael Myers returns to terrorize Haddonfield in John Carpenter’s chilling horror masterpiece.
IT
Pennywise returns… and he’s hungry. Face your fears with the terrifying Stephen King classic reborn for a new generation.
IT: Chapter 2
27 years later, Pennywise is back. The Losers Club reunites for one final, terrifying showdown in Derry.
Scream (1996)
Do you like scary movies? A slasher classic that redefined the genre—with scares, satire, and a killer opening scene.
Coco
Music, memory, and family—celebrate Día de los Muertos with Pixar’s heartwarming masterpiece.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A Halloween-meets-Christmas cult classic! Jack Skellington brings Tim Burton’s magic to the screen in stop-motion style.
Closed for a private event
This evening, The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening, The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening, The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening, The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening, The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
To win the girl of his dreams, Scott must defeat her 7 evil exes — with bass battles, sword fights, and style.
Lady Bird
A heartfelt coming-of-age story about growing up, letting go, and finding yourself—starring Saoirse Ronan & Laurie Metcalf.
Clueless
As if! Join us for Cher’s hilarious misadventures in this iconic ‘90s teen comedy. Totally buggin’ fun on the big screen!
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
An unforgettable coming-of-age story about love, loss, and finding your people — set to a killer '90s mixtape.
Closed for a private event
This evening, The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Big Jake
Wayne rides again in this gritty, action-packed rescue tale full of heart, grit, and gunfire.
John Wayne Cancer Foundation Fundraiser featuring “True Grit” (1969)
Join us for True Grit (1969)—a special screening benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, with food, drinks & auctions!
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
“When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” A western classic with Wayne, Stewart, and Ford at their finest.
The Searchers
A Civil War veteran spends years tracking his kidnapped niece in John Ford’s haunting western masterpiece.
Orange County Film Society Presents: “Preparation for the Next Life”
The Orange County Film Society presents Preparation for the Next Life.
Tombstone
Justice is coming. Saddle up for the ultimate Western showdown with Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the O.K. Corral.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Outlaws with charm. A Western classic full of train robberies, bromance, and one unforgettable final freeze-frame.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Orange County Film Society Presents: “The Roses”
The Orange County Film Society presents The Roses.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Blazing Saddles
Experience the genius Wild West comedy of Mel Brooks on the big screen!
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This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Closed for a private event
This evening The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A buried treasure. Three gunslingers. One of the greatest Westerns—and final word in the Dollars Trilogy.
For a Few Dollars More
Two bounty hunters. One ruthless outlaw. Eastwood and Van Cleef ride into a deadly showdown in Leone’s stylish sequel.
A Fistful of Dollars
A mysterious drifter plays both sides of a dusty border town in this gritty, game-changing spaghetti Western.
50 First Dates
The best date with a great guy–until she forgets it all tomorrow. Heartwarming comedy & romantic charm warm hearts in this tropical rom-com.
No Country for Old Men
A haunting, slow-burn thriller from the Coen Brothers. Violent, bleak, unforgettable. Evil doesn’t reason—and it doesn’t stop.
Surf Night: "SEARCHING FOR TOM CURREN" & musical performance by Tom Curren
SURF NIGHT: An ongoing series showcasing surf movies on the big screen.
Closed for a private event
This evening, The Lido Theater will be closed for a private event.
Footloose (1984)
He’s new in town, ready to dance, and not afraid to shake things up—cut loose with this ‘80s classic!
La La Land
Dreamers meet in LA, fall in love, and chase their stars in this modern musical masterpiece.
Mamma Mia!
ABBA hits, island sunsets, and a wedding full of surprises—say "I do" to this musical sensation!
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