Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026

MIAF 2026

Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026. 🥳

What: A week of the best new animation from around the world.

When: 17 – 24 May 2026.

Where: Treasury Theatre, Melbourne and The Backlot Studios, South Melbourne

Tickets: Individual tickets and a range of passes.

Program: 46 curated sessions

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