LGBTIQ+ Refugee Sponsorship Discussion

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

This Midsumma Festival, join us for a panel discussion on LGBTIQ+ refugee community sponsorship! Discover the profound impact of sponsoring an LGBTIQ+ refugee to be resettled to Australia, hear firsthand experiences from a sponsored person and a group supporting them, and gain valuable insights into the sponsorship process. Let's come together to create a more […]

Free

Nomads Outdoors Group – Mixed Naturist Walk at Deep Creek Chintin

Although this event was originally booked out for the original date of Sun 7th Jan, there are now vacancies for the new date of Sat 20th Jan. ____________________________ A medium grade naturist walk through a remote and spectacular gorge north of Melbourne following along the banks of a significant creek. We will stop for a […]

Midsumma Carnival

Alexandra Gardens Boathouse Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Temblores (tremors)

Sun Theatre 8 Ballarat St, Yarraville, VIC, Australia

“A thoughtful, emotionally-charged exploration of a devoutly religious family man torn apart by the revelation of his love for another man”. Allan Hunter, Screen Daily AWARD-WINNING GUATEMALAN FILM COMES TO YARRAVILLE’S SUN THEATRE Saturday 21 January 4.30pm Spanish and Latin American film group Melbourne Filmoteca is bringing the multiple award-winning feature Temblores by Jayro Bustamante […]

$35

Queerthentic Regional LGBTQIA+ Exhibition and Art Prize

The Old Auction House , 52-56 Mollison Street, Kyneton, 3444 52- 56 Mollison Street, Kyneton, VIC, Australia

Macedon Ranges Accessible Arts Inc. (MRAAI) is presenting Queerthentic as part of the Midsumma Regional Activation Program – a partnership between the Victorian Government and Midsumma – with support from sponsors including Collective Possibilities and the Trentham branch of Bendigo Bank. Queerthentic will celebrate authentic stories from regional artists in the LGBTQIA+ community and hopes […]

Free

Queer Social: Hobbies & Crafts Speed Dating – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

January 25, February 1 & 8, 6pm  Hobbies are for life, love is for the weekend. Presented by Laneway Learning.  Hobbies are the best lovers! They keep you mentally healthy, entertained and satisfied.   Come and speed-try four different hobbies and crafts per session. Learn the basics, get ideas, gain inspiration and find your new passion. […]

$30

Nomads Outdoors Group – Australia / Rum Rebellion Day at Blanchfields 26 January

Enjoy a casual picnic on 26 January on the property of a Macclesfield member, which includes a swimming pool, expansive outdoor picnic area, historic features and some delightful walking trails. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Social - picnic with optional camp out overnight at "Blanchfields", a private home overlooking the Yarra Valley. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We […]

Echoes and Whispers – a Midsumma Exhibition

Wolfhound on Brunswick 386 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

A multiple exposure photographic exploration of the male form Photographer, Evan Cooper, uses multiple-exposures to explore the possibilities of photography as an art form. Part photographic exhibition, part installation. Viewers can wander the space on their own path, to see and experience the works in their own unique way. The exhibition runs till 18 February, […]

Free

Investing in Queer Joy – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

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 […]

Investing in Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Displaced Peoples’ Mental Health

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Saturday 27 January, 2pm - 4pm  The LGBTQIA+ RASDP communities face unique challenges to addressing, improving, and maintaining their mental health and wellbeing whilst living in Australia and navigating Australian systems. These systems often add to the anxiety, depression, stress, and fear that many people from these communities experience in addition to layered discrimination .   […]

Proud MARY! – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Saturday 27 January, 3pm Melbourne's favourite quite contrary disco is taking over the Pride Centre’s rooftop!  MARY! is testing her city limits for a very special Midsumma Festival day party at (simply) the best rooftop in town.  Shimmy on down to the spectacular Victorian Pride Centre for some not-so-private dancing with MARY! and friends.  Big […]

$40

Nomads Outdoors Group – Midsumma Walk: Nomads Treasures of the Garden State

Enjoy Inner Melbourne from a different perspective. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy point-to-point 8 km walk on sealed and packed gravel surfaces, with no real hills. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The proposed route for the 2024 Midsumma community walk is from the Carlton Football Ground (tram route #19) to the Botanic Gardens (lots of public transport […]