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Midsumma Festival

Melbourne’s Pride festival is known as Midsumma and takes place over 22 days in late January and early February. The festival is bookended by its two biggest events - Carnival and the pride march. As you would expect from Australia’s cultural capital, the festival also features a massive programme of art and cultural events.
  • Carnival
    Carnival day kicks off Midsumma.
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  • T-Dance
    As the sun sets on Midsumma Carnival, a T-Dance kicks off and pumps out beats into the summer night. DJ Adam Love is shown here.
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  • Drag Shows
    Both Carnival and the post parade day feature a full lineup of entertainers. Shown here is Regina Rimswell, Afelia Unique and the Lyrebird Dancers
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  • Pride
    The pride march takes place on the last Sunday of the Midsumma festival
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  • Pride March
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  • Post Parade Party
    The post-march party takes place in Catani Gardens in Saint Kilda
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