Opening Day Events

Midsumma Festival is a proudly open-access festival consisting of Premier, Opening Day and Registered events.

Opening Day Events are all centred around Birrarung Marr and Federation Square, right in the heart of Melbourne, on Sunday 13 January.

Carnival

WhenSun 13 Jan 11am-6pm
VenueBirrarung Marr

Midsumma's Iconic Opening Picnic & Celebration. In 2013 Midsumma will celebrate our 25th anniversary, so come and join us on Sunday 13 January at Birrarung Marr for the biggest single event in Midsumma's program - the opening of Midsumma Festival. Everyone is welcome - queer, straight and everything in between!

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Carnival

T Dance

WhenSun 13 Jan 5-10pm
VenueBirrarung Marr

Melbourne's ultimate Queer Outdoor Dance Party. In both 2011 and 2012 T Dance sold out! So get your tickets early to enjoy a sweaty summer evening of dancing, laughing and, if you're lucky, maybe even some lovin' at this annual Midsumma favourite.

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T Dance

The Gold Party

WhenSun 13 Jan 5pm-late
VenueTransport Public Bar

This year, Midsumma, Grouse and Danceteria present The Gold Party. After Carnival has paraded its last rainbow, strut over to Transport Hotel where we will give you the gold class treatment.

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The Gold Party

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