🎉 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.
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.
Special Offers You Can’t Miss!
40% Off Tickets for Hera Björk: The Queen of Effing Everything
📅 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!
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🎭 Let’s celebrate together! Don’t forget to use #Midsumma to share your festival experiences.