Midsumma Festival Dates
Midsumma Festival Live at the Bowl by Suzanna Balding
Midsumma Festival 2023
Australia's premier queer arts and cultural festival will return in 2024, running from Sunday 21 January to Sunday 11 February.
Major events:
- Sunday 21 January 2024: Midsumma Carnival
- Sunday 4 February 2024 (tbc): Midsumma Pride March
- Sunday 11 February 2024: Victoria's Pride Street Party
Midsumma Year Round
In addition to the well-known festival, normally held in January and February, Midsumma is also involved all year round in nurturing artists and creating opportunities for their professional development, with particular emphasis on assisting those in our communities who suffer discrimination or disadvantage.
Registration deadlines and other key dates for the upcoming Midsumma Festival are listed below. The dates below will be progressively updated to more specific dates as they're confirmed.
Key Milestones
- Venue Registrations open – May
- Event Registrations open - early June
- Midsumma Carnival Stall and Food Vendor Registrations open - July
- Midsumma Carnival Early Bird Registrations close - August
- Midsumma Festival Info Sessions – TBA
- Event and Venue Registrations close – August
- Midsumma Pride March Registrations open - September
- Program Launch / Guide Released – November / early December
- 2024 Midsumma Festival Dates: 21 January - 11 February 2024
- Midsumma Carnival: Sunday 21 January 2024
- Midsumma Pride March: Sunday 4 February 2024
- Victoria's Pride Street Party: Sunday 11 February 2024
Midsumma Year Round
See all of the amazing programs, events and initiatives that Midsumma supports year-round.
LGBTQIA+ Festivals
Australia's circuit of quality LGBTQIA+ festivals provides a unique opportunity to tour the country. It's also a great opportunity for audiences to travel while sampling a diverse and eclectic range of events along the way.
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