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ACMI Announces World-First Bluey Exhibition for 2027

exhibition · 2026-04-09

ACMI in Melbourne will launch a global-first exhibition dedicated to Bluey in mid-2027, offering an inside look at the creative process behind the animated series. Developed in collaboration with Ludo Studio from Brisbane and BBC Studios, the showcase holds exclusive global rights and is expected to tour internationally after its debut. Bluey, which premiered in 2018, has become a cultural phenomenon, airing in over 140 countries and topping streaming charts on Disney+ in 2024 and in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025 according to Nielsen. ACMI Director Seb Chan highlighted the partnership as evidence of Melbourne's status as a cultural capital, while BBC Studios' Sharon Wilson noted the exhibition will bring the series' storytelling into the real world. Ludo Studio expressed excitement about revealing the work of its designers and animators. Exact dates remain unconfirmed, with more details to follow ahead of the 2027 opening.

Key facts

  • ACMI in Melbourne will host a world-first Bluey exhibition in mid-2027
  • The exhibition is developed with Ludo Studio and BBC Studios
  • ACMI holds exclusive global rights for the curated showcase
  • Bluey debuted in 2018 and airs in over 140 countries
  • It was the most-watched series worldwide on Disney+ in 2024
  • Bluey was the most-streamed show in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025 per Nielsen
  • The exhibition is planned to tour globally beyond 2027
  • Exact dates and details are yet to be confirmed

Entities

Artists

  • Seb Chan
  • Sharon Wilson
  • Leah J. Williams
  • Lynda Draper
  • Lazy Susan
  • Zelda Moon
  • Quincy Houghton

Institutions

  • ACMI
  • Ludo Studio
  • BBC Studios
  • ABC
  • Disney+
  • Nielsen
  • ScreenHub
  • ArtsHub
  • Australian Museum
  • Met Museum
  • SLV

Locations

  • Melbourne
  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • New York
  • United States

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