Midsumma Festival Dates
Midsumma Festival 2025 has now finished, but we can announce that next year, Midsumma Festival will run from Sunday 18 January to Sunday 8 February 2026.
2026 Major events:
- Sunday 18 January 2026: Midsumma Carnival
- Sunday 1 February 2026: Midsumma Pride March
- Sunday 8 February 2026: Victoria's Pride Street Party
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.
Registration deadlines and other key dates for Midsumma Festival are listed below. The dates below apply to Midsumma Festival 2025, but will be progressively updated to the relevant 2026 dates as they're confirmed.
Key Milestones
- Venue Registrations open – 15 May 2024
- Event Registrations open - 3 June 2024
- Midsumma Carnival Stall and Food Vendor Registrations open - August
- Midsumma Carnival Early Bird Registrations close - August
- Venue Registrations close – 31 July 2024
- Event Registrations close - 3 September 2024
- Midsumma Pride March Registrations open - September
- Program Launch / Guide Released – 26 November 2024
- 2026 Midsumma Festival Dates: 18 January - 8 February 2026
- Midsumma Carnival: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Midsumma Pride March: Sunday 1 February 2026
- Victoria's Pride Street Party: Sunday 8 February 2026
Midsumma Year Round
See all of the amazing programs, events and initiatives that Midsumma supports year-round.
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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