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Melbourne Special Events

Music Tribute

Ennio - The Maestro

Enjoy a glass of Santa Margherita Prosecco and music prior to the screening of the documentary, Ennio - The Maestro, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.

TICKETS
Palace Golden Movie Club:   $19
Palace Movie Club:   $23
General Admission:   $29

The Astor Theatre
Friday 7 October
6.30pm Drinks and performance
7.00pm Film

CLOSING NIGHT CLASSIC presented by Celebrity Cruises

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Bid the festival arrivederci with a Campari & soda, mocktails and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream prior to the screening of the Sophia Loren classic, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

TICKETS
Palace Golden Movie Club:   $20
Palace Movie Club and Nova Privilege Card:   $25
General Admission:   $30

The Astor Theatre
Wednesday 12 October
7.00pm Arrivals for
7.30pm Film

Cinema Nova
Wednesday 12 October
6.30pm Arrivals for
7.00pm Film

Presented by

Italian Aperitivo

The Perfect Dinner

Presented by That's Amore Cheese

Join us for a glass of Santa Margherita wine, mocktails and That’s Amore Cheese grazing table before the screening of The Perfect Dinner.

TICKETS
Palace Golden Movie Club:   $18
Palace Movie Club:   $21
General Admission:   $28

Pentridge Cinema
Thursday 29 September
6.30pm Arrivals for
7.00pm Film

Palace Cinema Como
Wednesday 5 October
6.15pm Arrivals for
6.45pm Film

Direct from Toronto International Film Festival

The Hummingbird

Join us for a glass of Santa Margherita wine and mocktails before the Australian premiere screening of The Hummingbird, direct from Toronto International Film Festival.

TICKETS
Nova Privilege Card:   $23
General Admission:   $29

Cinema Nova
Friday 30 September
6.30pm Arrivals for
7.00pm Film

Opening Night Gala

Belli Ciao

Enjoy an Italian Artisans antipasti box and Santa Margherita Prosecco on arrival before the premiere of Belli Ciao. The film will be followed by an afterparty with music, cannoli by That’s Amore, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, Santa Margherita wines, mocktails and Versa Negronis. Includes official festival gift bag.

TICKETS
Palace Golden Movie Club:   $75
Palace Movie Club:   $80
General Admission:   $90

The Astor Theatre
Thursday 15 September
6.45pm Arrivals for
7.30pm Film and afterparty

Opening Night Brindisi

Belli Ciao

Celebrate the opening night of the festival with Santa Margherita Prosecco on arrival before the premiere of Belli Ciao.

TICKETS
Palace Golden Movie Club:   $18
Palace Movie Club and Nova Privilege Card:   $21
General Admission:   $28

Pentridge Cinema
Thursday 15 September
8.00pm Arrivals for
8.15pm Film

Cinema Nova
Thursday 15 September
6.30pm Arrivals for
7.00pm Film

Prosecco Premiere

Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

Join us for a glass of Santa Margherita Prosecco before the premiere screening of Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams.

TICKETS
Palace Golden Movie Club:   $18
Palace Movie Club:   $21
General Admission:   $28

Palace Cinema Como
Friday 16 September
6.45pm Prosecco on arrival for
7.00pm Film

Palace Brighton Bay
Friday 16 September
6.15pm Prosecco on arrival for
6.30pm Film

Roman Romance Night

Breaking up in Rome

Indulge in a Limoncello cocktail or mocktail prior to the premiere of Breaking Up in Rome, starring Edoardo Leo.

TICKETS
Palace Golden Movie Club:   $19
Palace Movie Club:   $23
General Admission:   $30

Palace Brighton Bay
Thursday 22 September
6.30pm Drink on arrival + film screening

Palace Cinema Como
Thursday 22 September
6.30pm Drink on arrival + film screening

Palace Balwyn
Thursday 22 September
6.30pm Drink on arrival + film screening

Palace Westgarth
Thursday 22 September
6.30pm Drink on arrival + film screening

Kino Cinemas
Thursday 22 September
6.30pm Drink on arrival + film screening

Pentridge Cinema
Thursday 22 September
7.00pm Drink on arrival + film screening