Midsumma Festival's 2025 Program Launch

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INVITATION

Midsumma Festival 2025 Program Launch

Tuesday, 26 November 2024
The Edge, Fed Square, Melbourne VIC 
Doors open at 6:30pm

We are thrilled to invite you to a very special evening celebrating the launch of the 2025 Midsumma Festival program.

Join in as we unveil the veritable feast of queer arts and culture heading your way this summer. With over 200 events across 150 venues around Victoria featuring homegrown stars and global talents, we are bursting with secrets ready to reveal.

Our launch is an exclusive opportunity to mingle with artists, supporters and friends from our vibrant communities.

Come ready to enjoy live performances, meet some of the creative minds behind our curated program, and indulge in a spread of delicious bites and refreshments. We would absolutely love to have you there as we kick off this exciting new lineup.

Please RSVP below by 20 November to secure your spot—we can’t wait to see you there!

Click here to RSVP

What to expect from Midsumma Festival 2025?

Midsumma Festival 2025 marks an exciting milestone as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pride March, reflecting on three decades of progress, unity, and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community. This year's edition promises a spectacular showcase of creativity and diversity, highlighted by around 200 events across various art forms, including theatre, live music, visual arts, cabaret, film, and public forums.

Midsumma Festival 2025’s theme, COLLECTIVE IDENTITY(S), challenges us to explore how we foster connections in an era of digital disconnection, uniting communities and amplifying voices that advocate for meaningful social change.

Key highlights include Midsumma Presents, a series of groundbreaking performances spotlighting emerging and established queer talent, and the Midsumma Carnival, the festival's grand opening event, bringing together live performances and vibrant community celebrations. Victoria’s Pride and Victoria’s Pride Regional will celebrate LGBTQIA+ cultures across Naarm/Melbourne and regional areas, culminating in a vibrant street party in Gertrude and Smith Streets. The Open Access Program invites artists from all backgrounds to showcase their talents, while Queer Imaginings explores the intersection of queerness, connection, and community.

As we look forward to Pride March’s 30th anniversary, Midsumma Festival 2025 promises an unforgettable celebration of belonging and collective strength.