Melt Festival 2026
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Melt Festival is Brisbane's city-wide celebration of queer arts and culture, running 21 October to 8 November 2026 from Brisbane Powerhouse out across venues all over the city. Expect cabaret, theatre, comedy, drag, music and big party nights from Australia's LGBTQIA+ artists, with a program that has grown into one of the country's major queer arts festivals.
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reputation
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Transgender Health & Wellbeing Forum
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artist showcase
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lavender country
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wild abandon
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