Celebrate Melbourne's African communities through food, culture, and heritage with a special screening and live Q&A at ACMI.
Saturday 29 August 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
ACMI Cinemas, Level 2, Federation Square, Naarm/Melbourne, Australia
Free for ACMI Members
Experience the vibrant flavors and rich stories of African cuisines and communities in Melbourne through the world premiere of "Tastes of Africa." This three-part documentary series, hosted by Santilla Chingaipe and produced by Blacksand Pictures, offers a heartfelt celebration of culture and heritage.
Enjoy a red carpet event that brings together food lovers and culture enthusiasts alike for an engaging evening. The screening is suitable for all ages and promises a unique insight into Melbourne’s diverse African communities.
Following the screening, participate in a live Q&A session with the creators, providing a chance to dive deeper into the stories and inspirations behind the series.
- Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
- Time: 19:00 to 20:35
- Duration: 95 minutes
- Rating: Unclassified (All Ages)
- Format: DCP
The event begins with a welcome and introduction at 7pm, followed by the screening at 7:15pm, and concludes with a Q&A session starting at 8:15pm.
The event takes place at ACMI Cinemas, Level 2, Federation Square, Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. ACMI is easily accessible by public transport and is located in the heart of Melbourne’s cultural precinct.
Visitors can enjoy the museum’s daily opening hours from 10am to 5pm, with the ACMI Cafe + Bar open during extended hours to accommodate cinema sessions.
Parking and accessibility options are available; visitors are encouraged to plan their visit ahead to make the most of the experience.
This event is free for ACMI Members, who can book up to four tickets starting Wednesday, 19 August 2026. Non-members are encouraged to explore membership options to access this and other exclusive events.
The screening is unclassified and suitable for all ages, making it a perfect family-friendly cultural outing.
Please arrive early to enjoy the full program and respect ACMI’s policies on accessibility and visitor conduct.
Tickets are free for ACMI Members. Members will receive invitations to book tickets online with a limit of four per member.
Non-members can consider joining ACMI to access this event and other benefits.
No general public ticket sales details are provided, so early membership registration is recommended to secure attendance.
