Midsumma Festival
About the event
Midsumma Festival is Melbourne's premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural festival, spanning from January 17th to January 31st, 2027. The festival showcases a diverse program that includes theatre, cabaret, music, visual arts, and community gatherings. It serves as a vibrant celebration of queer creativity and actively fosters inclusivity within the community.
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Nearby Hotels
via Stay22Melbourne, Australia Open in Maps →
Our three picks · Melbourne
via Booking.comBudget hotel about 10 minutes' walk from Southern Cross Station, with an in-house bar and restaurant and billiards; reviews are mixed.
Mid-range hotel in a historic building on Little Collins Street, a few minutes' walk from Southern Cross Station.
Grand Victorian hotel from 1883 on Spring Street, opposite Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne. Mainstream, five-star, gay-friendly.
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