CARLTON
An independent film at Cinema Nova
Pick a film you both want to see at Cinema Nova on Lygon Street in Carlton, then book a session from the current programme.
Why this one.
Nova’s mix of independent, Australian, art-house and international films gives you plenty beyond mainstream releases to choose from. Monday discounts offer a lower-cost option, excluding public holidays; film runs depend on the weekly programme.
A little plan
- YOUR FIRST STOP · ABOUT 150 MINUTES
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon Street, Carlton, within Lygon Court.
Cinema Nova screens independent, Australian, art-house and international films in Carlton, alongside filmed stage productions and special events. Keep it simple with a standard film session—food and drinks are optional.
Confirm before you go. Choose an advertised film and session through the official booking link. The Thursday–Wednesday programme is published on the preceding Tuesday afternoon; film runs are not guaranteed.
Cost for two: $54.50. Two standard adult tickets cost A$54.50 online, including a A$1.75 booking fee per ticket. Optional food, drinks and travel.
Visit the official site ↗
ANOTHER WAY TO GO
Comedy Republic
If the main choice is unavailable, choose Comedy Republic before setting out. Confirm its opening or session and arrange travel directly there.
Main Stage brings several comedians to the theatre for 60–90 minutes. Tickets are general admission with unreserved seating, and the theatre normally opens about 15 minutes before the show. Entry is restricted to adults aged 18 and over.
Level 1, 231 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Choose this instead before setting out, and arrange travel directly there.
Allowance: $85 for two. Allow about A$85 for two ordinary adult Main Stage tickets for two. This is a suggested budget; your order and surcharges determine the total. The listed price is A$36 per ticket, with room in the allowance for possible booking fees or surcharges. Check the selected performance’s checkout total. Food, drinks and travel.
Official details ↗The little details & sources
Published information, with an original plan curated by Astra. Timings are suggested allowances. Choose a date below to check the current hours and practical fit.
Before you go
- Choose an advertised film and confirm its exact session and ticket availability. The planned duration is an allowance, not a verified running time.
- Special-event screenings fall outside the standard-ticket budget.
- Step-free access at Cinema Nova is not established by the supplied sources. Alcohol may be present in the auditorium even if you choose not to drink.
- If no suitable screening is available, choose Comedy Republic’s multi-comedian Main Stage show as a separate date before leaving, and travel directly there. Confirm the performance and tickets; the theatre is stairs-only and reached via the bar level.
At Cinema Nova
- Special-event screenings have separate prices and are not included in the standard-ticket budget.
- For a cheaper option, Monday tickets are A$8 before 4pm or A$11 after 4pm, excluding public holidays. Online booking fees are additional.
- Check the current programme and seat availability for your chosen date.
- Step-free access is unconfirmed; check with the cinema if needed.
- Alcohol is permitted in most sessions, even if you choose not to drink.
At Comedy Republic
- Access is stairs-only: 22 steps to the bar and another 25 to the theatre. The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- The route to the theatre passes through the bar level. Food and alcohol are optional, and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Vegetarian catering is unconfirmed.
- Lineups may change. Refunds are not offered for changed personal circumstances or lineup changes.
- For a cheaper option, Bar Show lists Tuesdays at 7:30pm from 22 September–27 October 2026, with A$12 tickets and a 90-minute duration. Check availability and the final total, including any fees.
- For an afternoon option, Sunday Laughternoons lists Sundays at 4pm from 20 September–11 October 2026, with A$29 tickets and a 70-minute duration. Performers are revealed onstage; check availability and the final total, including any fees.
Open the original references (5)
- Comedy Republic – Melbourne's Best Comedy – Live Comedy 6 Nights a Week ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Your Visit – Comedy Republic – Melbourne's Best Comedy ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Main Stage — Signature Stand-up Lineup ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- www.cinemanova.com.au ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- www.cinemanova.com.au ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026