2026 APDG Awards

The 2026 APDG Awards will be held in Melbourne in August 2026

The APDG Awards ceremony is held annually and gathers together professionals from the Australian live performance, film, television and interactive multimedia industries, to celebrate the art of visually captivating audiences the world over.

The awards recognise outstanding achievements and excellence in design for works that have been broadcast, screened or performed annually and celebrate the wonderful work of the Australian production design community.

As a national organisation the event alternates between cities on the east coast and is live streamed so that all members of the APDG community can take part. 

 

KEY DATES*
 
2026 APDG Awards Early-Bird Entries Opened
April 1, 2026
2026 APDG Awards Early-Bird Entries Closed
April 14, 2026
2026 APDG Awards General Entries Opened
April 15, 2026
2026 APDG Awards General Entries Closeed
April 27, 2026
Nominations Announced*
July 1, 2026
2026 APDG Awards Ceremony Early-Bird Tickets On Sale
July 1, 2026
2026 APDG Awards Ceremony Early-Bird Tickets Sale Ended
July 24, 2026
2026 APDG Awards Ceremony General Tickets On Sale
July 25, 2025
2026 APDG Awards Ceremony
August 2026

*The APDG reserves the right to amend any of the above dates. 

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Former President, George Liddle APDG