About this Event
Animation Block Party 2026 returns with a bicoastal summer festival of shorts! The event will take place at Union Hall featuring the best new animated festival films from around the world. Animation Block Party shorts will appear alongside live animated comedy from Picture This. FREE to attend with RSVP.
Hosted by Sam Ruddy
Comedy from Julia Shiplett, Justin Catchens, Laura Rankin, and Allison O'Conor
Animation by Jason Chatfield, Chrissy Fellmeth, Laura Rankin, and Javadoodles
4:30pm Doors / 5:00pm Show
Free with RSVP (RSVP does not guarantee entry. Those with RSVPs will be given first chance for admission when doors open at 7:00pm. After that it will be first come first served until we reach capacity.)
Ages 21+ (valid physical ID is required)
*Please note this event will be mixed seated/standing. Arrive early for best seat selection.
*Lineup subject to change without notice.
Event venue & nearby stays
Union Hall, 702 Union St., Brooklyn, United States
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