Gay Stuff Markets returns to the Pride Centre on September 5 for an afternoon of eclectic stalls, from craft to fine arts and apparel. As a bonus, there will be a pop-up coffee cart, and performance by Melbourne Rainbow Band at 1pm. Free entry, all ages, and no bookings required.
Australia’s biggest and oldest celebration of LGBTIQ+ screen culture is back, and this time the Victorian Pride Centre is one of its host venues! A spectacular outdoor cinema screen will pop-up on our rooftop this November for eight sessions, including the cult classic ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’, ‘Laugh Out Proud!’ comedy shorts, and Melbourne Queer […]
The Pride Fund warmly invite you to kick off the Victorian Pride Centre's 'Coming Out! Celebrating 50 Years of Gay Liberation' weekend, at the launch of the new book 'The Making of the Victorian Pride Centre' by Dr Judith Buckrich, and accompanying exhibition, on Friday 2 December 2022. The book will be launched by the […]
A day of guest speakers, panel discussions, screenings and re-connection to acknowledge 50 years since the beginnings of Gay Liberation in Melbourne – hear from those on the streets in 1972 through to today’s generation on activism and the impact of Gay Lib now. Presented by the Australian Queer Archives. 10am-10.30am Introduction overview Graham Willett […]
Experience, create and celebrate at the Victorian Pride Centre this summer with a hug program, featuring cabaret, comedy, life drawing, science talks, spin classes and more! Midsumma Festival 2023 dates: Monday 23 January to Friday 11 February Victoria’s purpose-built home for LGBTIQ+ communities is coming to life with its first full season of Midsumma Festival […]
Join Andy Pobjoy and the team from Piano Bar for a night of drag fabulousness, singalongs, extra special guests, and your favourite songs by request Piano Bar is a regional Victorian institution. Established seven years ago, Piano Bar venues are a beacon for LGBTQIA2+ people in regional places. Piano Bar is famous for its unique […]
Join Andy Pobjoy and the team from Piano Bar for a night of drag fabulousness, singalongs, extra special guests, and your favourite songs by request Piano Bar is a regional Victorian institution. Established seven years ago, Piano Bar venues are a beacon for LGBTQIA2+ people in regional places. Piano Bar is famous for its unique […]
Join Andy Pobjoy and the team from Piano Bar for a night of drag fabulousness, singalongs, extra special guests, and your favourite songs by request Piano Bar is a regional Victorian institution. Established seven years ago, Piano Bar venues are a beacon for LGBTQIA2+ people in regional places. Piano Bar is famous for its unique […]
Join Andy Pobjoy and the team from Piano Bar for a night of drag fabulousness, singalongs, extra special guests, and your favourite songs by request Piano Bar is a regional Victorian institution. Established seven years ago, Piano Bar venues are a beacon for LGBTQIA2+ people in regional places. Piano Bar is famous for its unique […]
Join Andy Pobjoy and the team from Piano Bar for a night of drag fabulousness, singalongs, extra special guests, and your favourite songs by request Piano Bar is a regional Victorian institution. Established seven years ago, Piano Bar venues are a beacon for LGBTQIA2+ people in regional places. Piano Bar is famous for its unique […]
Join hosts from the Australian Queer Archives and Transgender Victoria and special guest ‘accidental archivist’ and trans icon, Julie Peters, on a creative and interactive journey through queer and trans histories and community archives. “The ability to see yourself in the past is essential to forming a sense of belonging in the world,” Archie Barry […]
Join Andy Pobjoy and the team from Piano Bar for a night of drag fabulousness, singalongs, extra special guests, and your favourite songs by request Piano Bar is a regional Victorian institution. Established seven years ago, Piano Bar venues are a beacon for LGBTQIA2+ people in regional places. Piano Bar is famous for its unique […]
A community panel on sexualised racism in LGBTIQA+ communities happening at the Pride Centre as part of Midsumma on February 7. LGBTIQA+ community leaders share their thoughts and perspectives on sexualised racism in the community. From fighting stigmatising language on apps and online dating spaces, to responding to microaggressions, and fetishisation of racial identities. This […]
Transgender Victoria and the Victorian Pride Centre present an evening of trans writing and storytelling How do trans and gender diverse people (re)connect across divides, (re)create ourselves against obstacles, and (re)imagine our possible futures? How do we hold space for ourselves and each other? This special storytelling event brings together an illustrious line-up of writers, […]
Perfect timing to get a fabulous new outfit for Victoria's Pride the next day! The Victorian Pride Centre and Ballarat Trans & Gender Diverse Clothes Swap Shop are holding a free clothing swap on Saturday 11th February - perfect timing to get a fabulous new outfit for Victoria's Pride the next day! This is a […]
Join us for a special live screening of the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade in the stunning Pride Centre Forum, along with fabulous entertainment and drinks available at bar prices! Doors open at 4:30pm Pre-stream entertainment from 5:00pm Parade broadcast from 6:00pm Watch this space for updates about the exciting artists who will be joining us […]
Celebrate the end of a summer full of LGBTIQ+ pride on Saturday 19 March, with a long lunch at the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula winery, and the newest Official Partner of the Pride Centre, Scotchmans Hill! Lunch includes share platters for entrée, à la carte for main (vegan and vegetarian options included) and three glasses of […]
DID SOMEBODY SAY POPCORN...?? Minus18 and The Victorian Pride Centre are joining forces to bring YOU a movie night full of PRIDE and Queer Youth pals! We cannot WAIT to celebrate Pride Month with you at the most wonderfully comfy, bean bag filled, queer movie night ever, with popcorn provided by our friends from City […]
Complimentary tea, coffee and delectable treats in the gorgeous Victorian Pride Centre Forum! Spill The Tea is an opportunity to connect with community in an alcohol-free environment. You'll also have the chance to check out new exhibitions in the Pride Gallery, browse iconic queer bookshop Hares & Hyenas, and enjoy performances from the Melbourne Gay […]
The Department of Family, Fairness and Housing, The AWARE Project and The Victorian Pride Centre are inviting LGBTIQ+ young people from regional & rural areas to a whole day of connection, community and celebration with FREE entertainment, DJ sets, workshops and networking at the first ever Victorian Statewide LGBTIQ+ Regional/Rural Youth Forum at the Pride […]
The Victorian Pride Centre and Ballarat Trans & Gender Diverse Clothes Swap Shop are holding a free clothing swap. This is a great opportunity to connect with other fashionistas and discover all kinds of apparel in a safe, inclusive environment. If you have any items that you'd like to trade in, bring them along! From […]
Next Sunday we are thrilled to host a special NAIDOC Week edition of Sunday Sizzle, with entertainment curated by the fabulous, incomparable, Miss First Nation: Supreme Queen 2023, Cerulean! Joining Cerulean (who will host the afternoon) is Stone Motherless Cold, Mora Money and Joocee, for shows at 2pm and 4pm. Enjoy music by DJ Peta, […]
Date: Friday 7 July Start Time: Doors Open at 5pm (with grazing table from Mabu Mabu) Panel Session begins: 5.30pm to 7pm Event ends: 7.30pm Location: Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda 3182 Facilitator: Victoria’s Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities Dr. Todd Fernando Panellists: N’arweet Dr. Carolyn Briggs AM, Sheena Watt MP, Professor Paula […]
We are presenting a special 'Free Fun Day' with our Founding Major Partner Chemist Warehouse, coming up on Sunday 30 July at the Pride Centre! There will be an array of family-friendly activities on offer throughout the day, including yoga classes, face painting pot planting, a sausage cart, coffee by The Little Social, music […]
We're excited to announce a special Q&A screening of THE GIANTS at the Pride Centre on Monday 28 August with special guest (and subject of the documentary) Bob Brown. The 2023 documentary THE GIANTS is a poetic and cinematic portrait of Brown intertwined with the story of the giant, ancient trees of the Tasmanian wilderness. […]
Meet with others who can provide friendship and support while enjoying some entertainment and light refreshments. You will also have the opportunity to chat with trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia. Suitable for: LGBTI+* people or allies who are living with dementia, and their family and friends. Bookings are essential. Please RSVP by phoning […]
Atop the first purpose-built centre for Australia’s LGBTQIA+ communities, MQFF is proud to present the return of the Rooftop Cinema at the Victorian Pride Centre. Overlooking beautiful St Kilda beach with epic views, the Rooftop Cinema will host you with a fabulous bar from 7:00pm for sunset, with screenings starting at dark. Come and enjoy […]
The new Pride in Employment program will give LGBTIQ+ job-seekers the opportunity to connect with resources and services to support career development in a welcoming and inclusive space at the Victorian Pride Centre. For our first Pride in Employment activation, we welcome Fitted for Work to the centre on Thursday 23 November. A fabulous representative […]
Exhibition: January 12 - March 4 Artist In-Conversation: Sunday 28 January, 6pm Capturing humans navigating layers of identities, hopes and dreams. This photographic project curated by Jose-Octavio Ortiz and Arun Ernesto Munoz explores the layers of identity and intersectionality experienced by LGBTIQ+ Latinx people living in Australia. These photos allow subjects to present themselves […]
Saturday 27 January, 1.00pm - 1.45pm How and why should we invest in queer people's joy and in the mental health of LGBTIQA+? Well, that's what we are going to discuss! Join us and get involved in figuring out how organisations, funding bodies, philanthropists, community members, allies, the broader mental health sector, and community can […]
Meet with others who can provide friendship and support while enjoying some entertainment and light refreshments. You will also have the opportunity to chat with trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia. Suitable for: LGBTI+* people or allies who are living with dementia, and their family and friends. Memory Lane Café is free to attend, […]
Tuesday 6 February, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Welcoming LGBTIQA+ prospective and expectant rainbow families. Meet rainbow families of all shapes and sizes – including some teenagers! Covering the challenges and joys of parenting, co and step-parenting, being a non-bio parent or donor, surrogacy, parenting post-separation plus lots more. Co-presented by Victorian Pride Centre and Rainbow Families […]
Saturday 10 February, 45 minutes Bodhi & Ride is one of Australia’s most innovative boutique fitness studios that combines a full-body workout with mind and body connection through movement. More than just a standard spin class, we take things to the next level with our signature class structure and instructors leading to inspire and motivate […]
Saturday 10 February, 45 minutes Bodhi & Ride is one of Australia’s most innovative boutique fitness studios that combines a full-body workout with mind and body connection through movement. More than just a standard spin class, we take things to the next level with our signature class structure and instructors leading to inspire and motivate […]
Saturday 10 February, 45 minutes Bodhi & Ride is one of Australia’s most innovative boutique fitness studios that combines a full-body workout with mind and body connection through movement. More than just a standard spin class, we take things to the next level with our signature class structure and instructors leading to inspire and motivate […]
Saturday 10 February, 45 minutes Bodhi & Ride is one of Australia’s most innovative boutique fitness studios that combines a full-body workout with mind and body connection through movement. More than just a standard spin class, we take things to the next level with our signature class structure and instructors leading to inspire and motivate […]
Grab a fabulous new outfit for Victoria's Pride the next day! The Victorian Pride Centre and Ballarat Trans and Gender Diverse Clothes Swap Shop are holding a free clothing swap. This is a great opportunity to connect with other fashionistas and discover all kinds of apparel in a safe, inclusive environment. All items are free! […]
Saturday 10 February, 2pm to 2.45pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities are invited to join our first ever Auslan-interpreted guided tour to learn about the Victorian Pride Centre's award-winning architecture, its resident organisations, bookable spaces, and events calendar while also having an opportunity to explore the Pride Gallery and Hares and Hyenas bookshop. […]
Saturday 10 February, 45 minutes Bodhi & Ride is one of Australia’s most innovative boutique fitness studios that combines a full-body workout with mind and body connection through movement. More than just a standard spin class, we take things to the next level with our signature class structure and instructors leading to inspire and motivate […]
Saturday 10 February, 45 minutes Bodhi & Ride is one of Australia’s most innovative boutique fitness studios that combines a full-body workout with mind and body connection through movement. More than just a standard spin class, we take things to the next level with our signature class structure and instructors leading to inspire and motivate […]
Saturday 10 February, 45 minutes Bodhi & Ride is one of Australia’s most innovative boutique fitness studios that combines a full-body workout with mind and body connection through movement. More than just a standard spin class, we take things to the next level with our signature class structure and instructors leading to inspire and motivate […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and […]
Get ready to sizzle this Pride Month with our Sunday Sizzle event, featuring the special launch of Sundaylicious's new lineup of beverages! One of Melbourne's longest running and most well-known queer events, Sundaylicious has delivered an energetic, diverse, and unique experience for over 15 years. Join us for an afternoon of snags on the BBQ, […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and Lifeview Residential Care, […]
Step into queer history and explore the rich collection of LGBTQIA+ stories at the Australian Queer Archives Open Day! From photographs to publications, ephemera to oral histories, there's something for everyone to explore the stories that have shaped our community's journey Engage with passionate AQuA members who are dedicated to preserving and sharing our collective […]
Join us for an enriching afternoon of dialogue, insights, and inspiration as we delve into the profound intersections of art, activism, and identity showcased in our current exhibition at the Pride Gallery, 'The Air is Electric' by David McDiarmid and the Australian Queer Archives. Embark on a journey through LGBTQIA+ history and culture as we […]
Join us in celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Star Observer! From the early days of Mardi Gras, through the AIDS crisis, to the battle for marriage equality, Star Observer has been a cornerstone of the Australian LGBTQI+ community since 1979. They've dedicated themselves to providing independent journalism on the issues we face and celebrating our […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and […]
GiveOUT invites you to celebrate GiveOUT Day on Thursday 17 October with us at the Victorian Pride Centre! This event will bring together LGBTQIA+ communities, donors and supporters for a jam-packed hour of delicious (free!) morning tea, a fire-side chat, fabulous LGBTQIA+ trivia, entertainment from our much loved co-hosts Aysha Buffet and Louis Hanson, and […]
This November 1st, join the incomparable Dolly Diamond at the Victorian Pride Centre for an unforgettable evening at Dolly Diamond's Piano Bar. It's not just a show; it's a sparkling celebration of music and camp delight, perfect for those who love their tunes with a twist of fabulous! Prepare yourself for an evening overflowing with […]
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and […]
