Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026
17-24 May 2026
MIAF 2026
We return in a few months for Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026. 🥳
17-24 May 2026
What: A week of the best new animation from around the world.
When: 17 – 24 May 2026.
+ Program Launch Party 25 March 2026.
Where: Treasury Theatre, Melbourne and The Backlot Studios, South Melbourne
+ Program Launch Party at Studio Showoff.
Tickets: Individual tickets and a range of passes.
Program: 42 curated sessions
Program Launch Party – FREE
Wednesday 25 March
With the Full Program going live the next day (Thursday 26 March) we will have a launch event at Studio Showoff in Brunswick.
Come join the party.
Tickets are free! But limited capacity.
A chance to hang out with some familiar and friendly faces over a drink or two.
We’ll give you the sneak peek of the Full Program. Some films to watch. Maybe a surprise or two. 😉
📅 When: Wednesday, 25 March
⏰ Time: 7-9pm
📍 Where: Studio Showoff, Brunswick
💲Cost: FREE (registered ticket required)
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