• Making Memoir of a Snail

    ACMI Flinders Street Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Making Memoir of a Snail invites visitors to discover the magic behind Adam Elliot's Claymation style, with handmade sets, props and characters from the Academy Award-winning film on display. See the meticulous stop-motion craft behind iconic Melbourne locations like Brunswick Street and Luna Park, meet the puppets, and explore storyboards and behind-the-scenes animator footage. Running ... Read more

    Free
  • Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2026

    ACMI Flinders Street Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The Melbourne Festival of Puppetry returns for 2026, celebrating the art of puppetry with a full program of performances and events across the city. Taking place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the festival honours the living history of storytelling on Country. Running from Tuesday 22 ... Read more

  • Melbourne International Games Week

    ACMI Flinders Street Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Melbourne International Games Week is Australia's largest games festival, where games culture and industry collide. Catering to everyone from solo developers to major studios, the festival celebrates games and the people who create and play them. Visitors of all ages can discover new favourite games, connect with creators, and find their community. Location and times ... Read more

  • Lifelike

    ACMI Flinders Street Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Lifelike makes its world premiere at ACMI, celebrating the magic of movie puppetry through iconic characters like Pinocchio, E.T. and Jim Henson's creations. See original puppets from Jurassic Park, The Dark Crystal and more, try hands-on puppetry, or brave a nightmarish encounter with The Babadook, Annabelle and Chucky. Friday 20 November 2026 to Sunday 18 ... Read more

    $17 – $35