Crash our Halloween party! Join us for a night of music, games, food, popups and more, and celebrate all things Godzilla.
Have a monster night at the museum, with live music from local DJ Natalie Ex, Godzilla-inspired craft from artist Kitiya Palaskas, and a handpicked food and drinks menu. Discover some special treats at curated popups, test your gaming prowess on Godzilla pinball and vintage videogames, and stomp through our centrepiece exhibition The Story of the Moving Image – see how many times you can spot Godzilla!
Then, gather up your monster crew and keep the party going all night with a Movie Marathon & Trivia (8pm – late).
Artist pop ups
Support local Japanese inspired artists. Discover more about their craft and treat yourself or a loved one by taking an original piece home with you.
beachghost
Inspired by myth and contemporary storytelling Jack’s work borrows from folklore and pop culture to weave evocative narratives, employing illustrative techniques to ultimately engage in conversation with the viewer. Jack grew up on the coast exploring beaches and national parks, finding inspiration from natural spaces whilst being influenced In equal measure by video games, anime and film.
Tait Rochelle Art
Tait Rochelle is a freelance illustrator based in Victoria Australia. She has a passion for drawing cute anime styled art.
Timtamart
Timtamart is a Melbourne based artist creating print-based merchandise from across all aspects of pop culture. Their style is known for having clean linework, bold shapes and vibrant colours!
Sleepytimelea
Lea is a non-binary digital artist, storyboard artist and concept & prop artist based in Melbourne.
DJ set: Natalie Ex
5.15–7.55pm
Kiwi-Japanese DJ Natalie Ex has been blending genres for 17 years. Inspired by 80s and 90s nostalgia, her sets span disco, new wave, yacht rock, RnB, house and garage. Starting in New Zealand’s club and festival scene, Nat transitioned to community radio, curating both down-tempo lounge sets and energetic dancefloor vibes. A freelance designer by day, she draws inspiration from venues and audiences, mixing obscure tracks with sing-along hits. Since 2012, Nat has DJed across Melbourne, sharing decks with legendary artists.
Collaged Crowns with Kitiya Palaskas
Join the creative team from Kitiya Palaskas Studio for a fun, drop-in craft activity where you’ll create a collaged crown to wear as you explore the museum. Inspired by classic Godzilla films, choose from a variety of retro imagery and photos to cut, paste, and construct a graphic and abstract city skyline, complete with invading Godzilla.
Kitiya Palaskas will also have her craft supplies available to buy.
Kitiya Palaskas is a multi-disciplinary craft-based designer and founder of Kitiya Palaskas Studio, a full-service creative agency with a focus on traditional handmade techniques reimagined in contemporary ways. She has over 13 years' experience crafting for global brands – providing unique and tactile design solutions that help them stand out from the crowd. Her clients have included Adobe, Etsy, The Washington Post, LEGO, Warner Music, Peter Alexander, Hasbro, Lily Allen and more. Kitiya is a proud Adobe Creative Cloud Express Ambassador, and the author of Piñata Party, a DIY craft book.
FREE activities
- Show off your monster skills with the Godzilla Limited Edition pinball machine, and vintage videogames.
- Let out your inner Kaiju with your best Godzilla pose at our tokusatsu-inspired miniature city.
- Godzilla has invaded our centrepiece exhibition – how many times can you spot him?
- Get crafty and creative as you make your own original origami creature to take home with you.
Tickets & Passes
Movie Marathon & Trivia + Halloween Monster Bash
Tickets for the GodzillaFest Movie Marathon & Trivia also include separate admission to the Halloween Monster Bash taking place across ACMI from 5pm to 9pm.
Full $50
Concession: $46
ACMI Member: $45
Blak Member: FREE
Monster Pass - SOLD OUT
Includes access to the Halloween Monster Bash and Movie Marathon & Trivia on Thursday 31st October and four films not showing in the Marathon.
Full $98
Concession: $84
ACMI Member: $77
After the Halloween Monster Bash
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FREE Talks
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