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Submissions Open - Midsumma Art Award 2027

The art award is open nationwide to artists in any medium. We encourage anyone in Australia to apply. Finalists' work is exhibited as part of Midsumma Festival, 17 January to 7 February 2027

Advertise in the Midsumma 2027 Printed Program Guide

The Official Midsumma Festival Guide reaches audiences in print and digital formats, with distribution across Melbourne, regional Victoria, and selected interstate locations.

Close: 28 September 2026

Register for Midsumma Pride March

Midsumma Pride March is an annual takeover of St Kilda, where over 10,000 marchers strut down Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, cheered on by spectators who line the paths and balconies to show their support.

Sun 31 Jan 2027

Acknowledgement of Country

Midsumma was founded on the lands and waters of the Bunurong, Taungurung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) peoples of the Kulin Nation.

Midsumma Closet - Merch

Midsumma’s Closet is your go-to for pride gear, gifts, and goodies.

Position Vacant: Digital Communications Coordinator

This is a hands-on role focused on keeping communications timely, consistent and engaging for audiences, artists, producers, volunteers, traders and partners.

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Register for Midsumma Pride March

Pride March kicks off at 10:30am Fitzroy St, St Kilda on Sunday 31 January 2027.

Midsumma Pride March Participation

Emily in an Outback Australia setting pointing a video camera at the person taking this photo

Statewide celebration of 15 regional events and Street Party

Victoria’s Pride returns with 15+ statewide celebrations and Street Party date announced

Victorias Pride 2027 Announcement

What's On

Happy looking people at the ChillOut Festival stall

Midsumma Carnival Stalls Info and Registration

Showcase your community group, organisation or company at Midsumma Carnival, Australia's largest free LGBTQIA+ community celebration on 17 January 2027 at Alexandra Gardens, beside the Yarra in Melbourne's CBD.

Midsumma Carnival Stalls Info & Registration

A row of food vendors at Midsumma Carnival 2025

Food Vendor EOIs

Food vendors are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be considered for Midsumma Carnival, Victoria's Pride and other eligible outdoor events.

Food Vendor Expression of Interest