2026 Event Program

Events

Explore the full 2026 Games Week Program below, or view by public, industry or DLC specific events only.

Play On | A Microgames Arcade
Play On | A Microgames Arcade

Navigate virus-infected pop-ups, fire Cupid’s arrows to make strangers fall in love, and explore miniature toy worlds to solve puzzles.
Feng Mengbo: Long March Restart 冯梦波: 长征 重启
Feng Mengbo: Long March Restart 冯梦波: 长征 重启

Feng Mengbo playfully reimagines modern Chinese history as a fantastical interactive adventure.
Flipout 2026 | Noble Park
Flipout 2026 | Noble Park

Flipout 2026 brings together pinball enthusiasts, collectors, families and gamers for an action-packed weekend and to raise money for a good cause.
Arca Arcade: Round One | St Kilda
Arca Arcade: Round One | St Kilda

This iconic exhibition transforms playable arcade machines into wall mounted art installations.
High Score
High Score

Celebrating its 10th year, High Score is Australia's preeminent game audio conference.
Games Week Showcase
Games Week Showcase

Free-to-play indie games showcase featuring titles from across the world.
Games Day | Narre Warren
Games Day | Narre Warren

Play, explore and connect at Games Day at Bunjil Place
Allegro Chess | Fitzroy
Allegro Chess | Fitzroy

The Melbourne Chess Club is the oldest continually operating chess club in the southern hemisphere. We are a family-friendly club, and offer competition and instruction suitable for chess players of all skill levels, and all age groups.
Taking Up Space Conference
Taking Up Space Conference

For the first time ever, Taking Up Space opens its conference to all audiences. Join us for a day of thought provoking talks about the future of games industry.
Taking Up Space: Networking Event
Taking Up Space: Networking Event

Keep your conversations going at the Taking Up Space evening networking event.
Games Connect Asia Pacific
Games Connect Asia Pacific

GCAP is a professional games conference, focusing on upskilling and building connections for mid-to senior-level video game practitioners.
Games Week Film Program
Games Week Film Program

Watch classic cult films, iconic games documentaries and new horror titles at ACMI and Fed Square.
MIGW Women in Games Welcome
MIGW Women in Games Welcome

Dive into games week and meet your peers at this welcome party.
MASS - Dev Day
MASS - Dev Day

MASS Dev Day is a one-day game development conference featuring a lineup of expert speakers at the new co-working space in Collingwood.
Games For Change Summit
Games For Change Summit

A one-day conference celebrating impactful games and the people behind them.
Games for Change Showcase
Games for Change Showcase

Free-to-play showcase platforming games with social impact.
MASS - Open House
MASS - Open House

Need a meeting space, a work space or a space to catch your breath? MASS co-working space is open during Games Week from Wednesday to Friday for visitors.
Australian Game Developer Awards
Australian Game Developer Awards

The annual honors for artistic and technical merit for Australian game developers.
The Design of DREDGE Screening + Q&A
The Design of DREDGE Screening + Q&A

Explore the making of DREDGE and meet the minds behind one of the most successful, genre-defining indie games.
MASS - Launch Party
MASS - Launch Party

MASS Co-Working has opened its doors just in time for Games Week and we want to celebrate and show everyone the new home for Melbourne game development.
Improv RPG: Dungeons & Dragons | Carlton
Improv RPG: Dungeons & Dragons | Carlton

Enjoy this unique live show mixing comedy with D&D. Five nights of new stories, new characters and new perils.
Play Now Melbourne 2026
Play Now Melbourne 2026

Presented by VicScreen, Play Now is Australia's leading B2B games market. Platforming local talent, this market connects game developers directly with publishers and investors.
New Zealand Game Developers Breakfast
New Zealand Game Developers Breakfast

Connect with New Zealand game developers at this annual networking breakfast.
Careers + Frontiers: Education Symposium
Careers + Frontiers: Education Symposium

An educational conference for students, parents and teachers looking to explore careers in the games industry.

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