Celebrate the holiday season at Newport Beach’s iconic Lido Theater with the 12 Days of Christmas Movies series, running from December 11–23, 2024. Enjoy timeless holiday favorites like Elf, The Santa Clause, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life in the beautifully restored 1930s theater, adorned with festive seasonal décor.
On Thursday, October 24, the Newport Beach Film Festival will present the closing night screening of Music by John Williams as its Centerpiece Documentary, starting at 8:15 p.m. at Big Newport 5. In attendance will be producer Frank Marshall, who will be honored with the Festival’s Arts Champion Award, and director Laurent Bouzereau, who will receive the Artist of Distinction Award for Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking.
For the first time in five years, the historic Lido Theater, recently renovated to preserve its Art Deco charm while adding modern features, will be a key venue for the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF). Now celebrating its 25th year, the festival runs from October 17-24, 2024, and will showcase over 350 films from more than 50 countries. Select screenings will take place at the Lido Theater, including the highly anticipated Closing Night film A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, on Thursday, October 24 at 8:30 p.m.
The iconic, recently restored Lido Theater in Newport Beach proudly presents its Oscar Night Cinema Series, a tribute to past Academy Award-winning films that have left a lasting mark on audiences and critics alike. This special series features an outstanding lineup of Best Picture winners, leading up to the 2025 Academy Awards with screenings on select evenings at 7 p.m. through Friday, February 28.
The Newport Beach Film Festival is celebrating its 25th edition from October 17-24, 2024,…
