Midsumma Festival was founded on the lands and waters of the Bunurong, Taungurung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) peoples of the Kulin Nation. Midsumma acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are the First Peoples of these lands, and pays respect to First Nation Elders, past and present.

Got an event planned for Midsumma Festival 2026? Register before 5 September 2025 to be a part of it! 20% Early Bird discount fee available for the first 20 events finalised (or until 14 July 2025)

Midsumma Festival invites artists, graphic creatives, illustrators, and designers to enter a design that could become the primary visual and graphic identity of Midsumma Festival 2026. Please respond by noon on Monday 4 July.

Submit your work for the 2026 Queer Playwriting Award Showcase presented by Gasworks Arts Park and Midsumma Festival. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 4 July 2025

It's free to register your venue for participation in Midsumma Festival 2026 now on Eventotron.

In 2026, Midsumma Festival will run from Sun 18 Jan to Sun 8 Feb. The Major events are all on Sundays: Midsumma Carnival: 18 Jan — Midsumma Pride March: 1 Feb

At Midsumma, we recognise our responsibility to provide genuine access to our events and services wherever possible, so we have several ways for everyone to access information about our events.