Midsumma Festival Dates
The next Midsumma Festival will run from Sunday 17 January to Sunday 7 February 2027
Registration deadlines and key dates
Planning to be part of Midsumma Festival? Here are the key dates to help you stay on track. We'll update this page as additional dates are confirmed.
Midsumma Festival Each Year
- Midsumma Festival 2027: 17 Jan - 7 Feb
- Midsumma Festival 2028 (40th YEAR): 16 Jan - 6 Feb
- Midsumma Festival
Midsumma Festival 2027
- Festival: 17 January – 7 February 2027
- Midsumma Carnival: Sunday 17 January 2027
- Midsumma Pride March: Sunday 31 January 2027
- Victoria's Pride Street Party: Sunday 7 February 2027
Key Dates (annually)
- Venue Registrations open: June
- Event Registrations open: June
- Midsumma Carnival Stall and Food Vendor Registrations open: August
- Midsumma Carnival Early Bird Registrations close: August
- Venue Registrations close: September
- Event Registrations close: September
- Midsumma Pride March Registrations open: September
- Program Launch and Festival Guide released: November
Creative Development and Award Submissions
- View all Creative Development Programs and Awards
- Regional Activation Program Grant EOI: June
- Queer Playwriting Award Submissions: June
- Homophonic! Pride Prize Submissions: June
- Summer Work Placement Program Applications: August
- Midsumma Art Award Submissions: August
MAJOR EVENTS
Midsumma Carnival: Sunday 17 January 2027
Midsumma Carnival
Midsumma Pride March: Sunday 31 January 2027
Midsumma Pride March
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.
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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