Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival in Melbourne

Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival in Melbourne

The Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival is one of Melbourne’s most celebrated events. The annual festival is actually a fusion of arts and various other related events spread out over 60 different locales and 6 municipalities all over Melbourne.

Duration of Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival: The event is held over three weeks and four weekends from mid January to February and thus Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival is one of the chief highlights on the festival calendar of Melbourne

The Midsumma Festival brings together a mixed bag of artists, performers, singers and musicians under the same roof for a grand celebration of the event that upholds art and culture. The festival, which has grown in popularity, is identified as one of the very important events for gay &lesbian group of people in Melbourne. It is identified as a symbol of exuberant spirit and diversity. The Midsumma Festival is held primarily at Melbourne and also other places like City of Stonnington, City of Yarra and City of Port Phillip.

Events held during Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival: The festival hosts a wide variety of entertainment packed programs which include art, musical soirées, debates and discussions on political issues, theatre & cinema. Two opening and closing events are also held during the festival, which also add on to the popularity meter of the festival!

Management of Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival: The festival is managed and organized by a Board of Management elected on the basis of membership. The Board organizes and manages all aspects of the event with a permanent staff and 50 volunteers. However, Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival is organized strictly for entertainment and the factor of profit plays no role here.

Highlights of Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival:

- Showcasing celluloid from all over the world and screening of special issue-centric films and documentaries
- Annual Pride March and Carnival Day
- Dance Party
- Opening ‘Street Party’, Pool Party and Tea Party
- Revelers can also check out the famous “flora and fauna” in abundance

Information on Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival:

Date: 19th January - 11th February
Contact Name: Midsumma Festival Inc.
Number: +61(0)39415 9819
E-mail: admin@midsumma.org.au
Address: Room C.1.17, St Helier, St Abbotsford Vic 3067, Australia
Tourist Office Address: Victoria Tourist Office, GPO Box 2219T, 55 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC: 30017
Phone Number: +61(0)3 96 53 97 77
E-mail: tourvic@dsd.vic.gov.au

Thus all those with youthful spirits can come and be a part of the festivity and all the celebrations the event entails! All are welcome at the Midsumma Gay and Lesbian Festival in Melbourne.

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