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Midsumma Festival 2025: Week 1 Highlights and Special Offers

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🎉 The Midsumma Festival is here!

Running until February 9, 2025, this vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ arts and culture kicked off with a spectacular Midsumma Carnival on Sunday, January 19. Thousands gathered at Alexandra Gardens for 10 hours of entertainment, fun activities, and fabulous performances.

With over 200 events, there’s something for everyone. Feeling overwhelmed? Check out the News & Reviews page on the Midsumma website for insights and recommendations.

midsumma festival 2025: week 1 highlights and special offers

Week 1 Must-See Events

Here’s a selection of events you won’t want to miss this week:

The Round’s Big Gay Gala

📅 31 January 2025
📍 The Round Theatre
✨ Hosted by Reuben Kaye, this one-night extravaganza showcases dazzling LGBTQIA+ talent in a vivacious variety show. Slip on your sequins and enjoy an unforgettable evening!

🎟️ Book Tickets


MARY! presents POOFTOP

📅 25 January 2025
📍 Victoria Pride Centre
🌈 Disco weirdo MARY! takes the party to the rooftop for a swishy night of sights, sounds, and sass. Don’t miss this fabulous event!

🎟️ Book Tickets


Jacqui Randa Full Bloom Cabaret

📅 24–26 January 2025
📍 The Motley Bauhaus
🎶 Join the premier singing, piano-playing drag queen, Jacqui Randa, in this heartfelt and hilarious cabaret exploring love, loss, and online dating horrors.

🎟️ Book Tickets


THE BIG CAMP COUNTDOWN!

📅 24 January 2025
📍 Victorian Pride Centre
🎉 Sashay your way to this feel-good party celebrating community and charisma. Make new friends in the ‘Make A Friend’ corner or bring your besties for a guaranteed good time!

🎟️ Book Tickets


Night at the Museum: Midsumma Youth Party

📅 25 January 2025
📍 Immigration Museum
🎤 LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12–19 can enjoy live music, drag performances, crafting, and exclusive access to exhibitions after dark, all courtesy of Minus18.

🎟️ Book Now (FREE)


Special Offers You Can’t Miss!

40% Off Tickets for Hera Björk: The Queen of Effing Everything

midsumma festival 2025: week 1 highlights and special offers

📅 One Night Only: Thursday, 23 January
📍 Pride of Our Footscray Community Bar
🎤 Eurovision legend Hera Björk delivers a fierce one-woman cabaret show diving into her extraordinary life. Use code ‘QOEE23’ to get 40% off full-priced tickets.

🎟️ Book Tickets


See CODED + Medium Back-to-Back at Abbotsford Convent

📅 23–25 January 2025
📍 Abbotsford Convent
🎨 Enjoy two stunning performances for just $35:

  • CODED: A First Nations femme queer contemporary dance work.
  • Medium: A live film set under the moonlight, blending sci-fi and performance art.

🎟️ Book Tickets


News & Reviews: What’s Making Waves

Midsumma artists are receiving rave reviews. Here’s a glimpse:

  • TimeOut on Thirty-Six:
    “A powerhouse one-woman play offering insight into the trials and triumphs of embracing yourself in this wild world.”
    Read the full review.
  • Star Observer on HONOUR:
    “This party celebrates queer BIPOC legends, shifting the paradigm of who gets honored and why.”
    Read the full review.
  • QNews on Gippsland Pride Festival:
    “Connecting communities across six shires, Gippsland Pride’s Festival Day is not to be missed.”
    Read the full review.

A Word from Midsumma’s Karen Bryant on Thirty-Six

“Bayley Turner and Jo Clifford’s production is deeply profound, unashamedly honest, and uplifting. Do yourself a favor and see this groundbreaking show.”

🎟️ Book Tickets for Thirty-Six


Partner Offer: Garden Street Gin Club Special

🎁 Love gin? Join the Garden Street Gin Club and receive a FREE bottle of gin with your first box for the next 48 hours only!

🍸 Sign Up Here


Stay Connected

Follow Midsumma Festival for updates and exclusive offers:

🎭 Let’s celebrate together! Don’t forget to use #Midsumma to share your festival experiences.

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.        

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