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The opening Carnival
On 17 January four stages fill Alexandra Gardens from morning to night with music, DJs, sport, food and stalls, free.
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Marchers with a rainbow fan at the 2022 Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda; a file photo. · Report image rightsMelbourne · AustraliaArts & culture
2027.01.17 — 2027.02.07 · Coming soon
A Melbourne summer, out and proud.
Midsumma Festival 2027
Midsumma is Melbourne’s LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival, running for 22 days from Sunday 17 January to Sunday 7 February 2027. Its three major events are free: the Carnival on 17 January in Alexandra Gardens, with four stages from 11am to 9pm of music, DJs, dancing, sport, food, community stalls and dogs; the Pride March on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, on 31 January; and Victoria’s Pride Street Party on Gertrude and Smith Streets, Fitzroy, on 7 February, with music, performance, queer art and food from day into night. The full programme comes out in November. 2028 will be its 40th year.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Venues across Melbourne2027.01.17 — 2027.02.07Arts & cultureAdmission cost unconfirmed
FIND YOUR REASON
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Pride March in St Kilda
On 31 January the Pride March returns to Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, and everyone is welcome to watch it pass.
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The Fitzroy street party
On 7 February Gertrude and Smith Streets fill with music, performance, queer art and food from day into night to close the festival.
Arts & cultureProgramme, background & sources
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This could be for you if you are…
- LGBTQIA+ communities and friends
- Anyone in Melbourne in summer
Before you decide
The full programme is out in November.
The Pride March page still shows 2026 details below the 2027 date.
Bring sun protection for the outdoor events.
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This edition’s site maps are not out yet.
Open official guide ↗FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
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Dates & times
2027.01.17 — 2027.02.07Sunday 17 January to Sunday 7 February 2027 (Melbourne time); Carnival on 17 January, 11am–9pm.
Australia/MelbourneMore programme details
- The opening Carnival
- Pride March in St Kilda
- The Fitzroy street party
Venue & travel
Venues across MelbourneThe Carnival is in Alexandra Gardens in the city, the Pride March on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, and the Street Party on Gertrude and Smith Streets in Fitzroy.
Entry & companions
The Carnival, Pride March and Pride Street Party are free with no ticket needed; other festival events are ticketed separately, with the programme out in November.
Tickets & access
Three major events free
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
matt hrkac · CC BY 2.0 Image source
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Marchers with a rainbow fan at the 2022 Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda; a file photo.
Information checked on 2026-10-17
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