# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Melbourne VFX, Animation and Gaming Industry Social
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Melbourne Industry Social announcement! ?

We're so excited to officially announce our return to Melbourne for the 2026 VFX, Gaming & Animation Industry Social!

We're once again bringing together professionals from across the VFX, gaming and animation industries for an evening of networking, community and good conversation. Whether you're catching up with old friends, meeting new people, or expanding your industry connections, we'd love to see you there.

⚠️ Please note: This event is for industry professionals only and is intended as a networking space for those currently working within VFX, games and animation. We kindly ask that students and recent grads looking to break into the industry sit this one out, we are actively working to bring a student mentoring night to Melbourne in the future that will be better suited for this group!

? Friday, August 14, 2026
? 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
? The Emerald Peacock

On the night:
✨ Meet professionals from studios across Melbourne and beyond
? Light Refreshments provided
? Raffle prizes and giveaways
? Relaxed and inclusive social atmosphere

A massive special thanks to our event partners Framestore and Princess Bento, plus our sponsors Adobe and Wacom, for helping support our community and these events.

See you there, Melbourne! ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/2026-melbourne-vfx-animation-and-gaming-industry-social/200030530666330
- **Event Categories**: Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Emerald Peacock
- **lat**: -37.81157
- **long**: 144.96548
- **full address**: The Emerald Peacock, 233 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Melbourne VFX, Animation and Gaming Industry Social
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Melbourne VFX, Animation and Gaming Industry Social being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Melbourne VFX, Animation and Gaming Industry Social takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Emerald Peacock, 233 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Melbourne VFX, Animation and Gaming Industry Social?
  - **A:** 2026 Melbourne VFX, Animation and Gaming Industry Social is organized by Tegan Laing.

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