Midsumma Festival was founded on the lands and waters of the Bunurong, Taungurung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) peoples of the Kulin Nation. Midsumma acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are the First Peoples of these lands, and pays respect to First Nation Elders, past and present.

Midsumma needs your generous donations to support artists who might otherwise not be seen or heard, and to produce our fabulous three-week festival each year! Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Submit your work for the 2026 Queer Playwriting Award Showcase presented by Gasworks Arts Park and Midsumma Festival. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 4 July 2025

It's free to register your venue for participation in Midsumma Festival 2026 now on Eventotron.

In 2026, Midsumma Festival will run from Sun 18 Jan to Sun 8 Feb. The Major events are all on Sundays: Midsumma Carnival: 18 Jan — Midsumma Pride March: 1 Feb

At Midsumma, we recognise our responsibility to provide genuine access to our events and services wherever possible, so we have several ways for everyone to access information about our events.