Midsumma Festival - Midsumma Festival

Midsumma Carnival Stalls Registrations Now Open

Early Bird Registrations are now open - book now to receive a 10% discount off their registration fee.

Midsumma and Australia Post Art Award Submissions Now Open

The art award is open nation-wide to artists in any medium. We encourage anyone in Australia to apply. Finalists' work is exhibited between 28 January and 9 February 2025 as part of Midsumma Festival.

The Pearl Prize 2025 Submissions Now Open

A writing award where Queer writers have a platform for self-expression through the writing landscape and into publication. Writers can submit writing in any form of prose or poetry to a literary panel and begin their journey in the Australian writing scene.

Food Vendor Expressions Of Interest are now Open

Food Vendor Expressions Of Interest for Midsumma Festival 2025 are now open. Food Trucks interested in attending Midsumma Carnival, Midsumma Pride March or the Victoria's Pride Street Party are invited to apply now.

Performer in a glittery blue gown, kicking one leg and both arms in the air against a vivid blue background

Register your event for Midsumma Festival 2025

Do you have an event to present at Midsumma Festival 2025? Registrations are now open and we’d love you to join us!

Event Registrations

Thorne Harbour Health stall at Midsumma Carnival 2024

Midsumma Carnival Stall Registrations Are Now Open

Early Bird Registrations are now open - book now to receive a 10% discount off the registration fee.

Book Your Midsumma Carnival Stall

Many performers on stage at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for Midsumma 2021

Midsumma Festival Dates

In 2025, Midsumma Festival will run from Sunday 19 January to Sunday 9 February.

Details of 2025 Dates

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