


Best of BAMkids Film Festival
Oct 4—Dec 6, 2025
In association with Melbourne International Animation Festival
Experience your favorite films from the 2025 BAMkids Film Festival all over again—or see them for the very first time—in these special encore screenings of the festival’s greatest hits, as selected by our wonderful audiences.
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 3—5
Sat, Oct 4 at 11am
A selection of the most popular films for ages three to five from this year’s BAMkids Film Festival, including ANIMANIMUSICAL, Kid President, A Dragon in Name Only, The Carp and the Child, Mushroom Magic, and more!
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Nov 15 at 11am
Get lost in these festival favorites about friendship and adventure for ages six to eight, including this year’s BAMmie Honorable Mention winner, Sockz Studio's The Lab Rat, and Hoofs on Skates.
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat Dec 6 at 12pm
These bold, handpicked gems from this year’s festival explore moments in which brave characters dazzle the world, including this year’s BAMmie Best Live Action winner, Wood Hood, and Best Animated Short winner, My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow. This screening is perfect for ages nine and above!
Experience your favorite films from the 2025 BAMkids Film Festival all over again—or see them for the very first time—in these special encore screenings of the festival’s greatest hits, as selected by our wonderful audiences.
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 3—5
Sat, Oct 4 at 11am
A selection of the most popular films for ages three to five from this year’s BAMkids Film Festival, including ANIMANIMUSICAL, Kid President, A Dragon in Name Only, The Carp and the Child, Mushroom Magic, and more!
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Nov 15 at 11am
Get lost in these festival favorites about friendship and adventure for ages six to eight, including this year’s BAMmie Honorable Mention winner, Sockz Studio's The Lab Rat, and Hoofs on Skates.
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat Dec 6 at 12pm
These bold, handpicked gems from this year’s festival explore moments in which brave characters dazzle the world, including this year’s BAMmie Best Live Action winner, Wood Hood, and Best Animated Short winner, My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow. This screening is perfect for ages nine and above!
On Sale Dates
General Public
Tue, Sep 2 at 1pm
Venue
Peter Jay Sharp Building
BAM Rose Cinemas
Ticket Info
General Admission: $14
Members: $9
Children: $10
Please note: A $2 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order
General Public
Tue, Sep 2 at 1pm
Venue
Peter Jay Sharp Building
BAM Rose Cinemas
Ticket Info
General Admission: $14
Members: $9
Children: $10
Please note: A $2 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order
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Kids | Film
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 3—5
Sat, Oct 4, 2025
Kids | FilmAges 3—5Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 3—5
Sat, Oct 4, 2025
A selection of the most popular films for ages three to five from this year’s BAMkids Film Festival features all sorts of unusual heroes discovering new things about themselves and others. -
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Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Kids | FilmAges 6—8Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
These greatest hits from last year’s festival explore the power of friendship and the joys of discovering new perspectives. -
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Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat, Dec 6, 2025
Kids | FilmAges 9+Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat, Dec 6, 2025
A few courageous heroes from this year’s program are back on the big screen for a cozy afternoon of imaginative movie magic!
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Kids | Film
Call for Submissions to BAMkids Film Festival
Submit Today!
Call for Submissions to BAMkids Film Festival
Submit Today!Submit your short film to be screened at BAMkids Film Festival 2026! -
Kids | Community
BAMboo!
Fri, Oct 31, 4—7pm
BAMboo!
Fri, Oct 31, 4—7pmOur frightfully fun Halloween block party is back for another autumn afternoon of candy giveaways, carnival games, arts and crafts, and more. -
Music
Natalia Lafourcade
Apr 10—Apr 11, 2026
Natalia Lafourcade
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Music | Holiday
Les Arts Florissants
Dec 5—Dec 7, 2025
Les Arts Florissants
Dec 5—Dec 7, 2025William Christie and Les Arts Florissants, one of the world’s most renowned early-music groups, return to BAM with a holiday program featuring works by French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier.
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