Midsumma Festival 2026 Event Registrations Now Open!
All events mentioned are linked at the bottom of this post
Darlings, it's that fabulous time of year again! Australia's premier queer arts and cultural festival is calling all LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, and culture-makers to join the spectacular celebration that is Midsumma Festival 2026!
Mark Your Calendars, Queens! 📅
Get ready to shine from Sunday 18 January to Sunday 8 February 2026! But first, here are the crucial dates you need to know:
- Event registrations open: Monday 30 June 2025
- Registration deadline: Friday 5 September 2025
- Program Launch: Late November 2025 (exact date TBA)
Why You Should Totally Join The Party 🎉
Last year's festival was a total slay with over 208 events, 5,000 fierce culture-makers, and a whopping 304,000 attendees living their best lives across 120 venues. Here's what you'll get when you register:
- Your very own spotlight on midsumma.org.au (honey, we're talking 249,000+ users during festival season!)
- A fierce listing in the printed Program Guide
- Ticketing handled by the pros using Red61 (because who needs that stress?)
- Media exposure opportunities that could make you the next big thing
- Access to our fabulous network of queer culture enthusiasts
Ready to Register? Here's The Tea ☕
Head over to Eventotron to register your event. Need help? Slide into our DMs at events@midsumma.org.au or call (03) 9296 6600.
Registration Fees That Won't Break The Bank 💅
Early bird gets the glitter! The first 20 events to complete registration get a fierce 20% discount. Regular prices start from just $110 for independent artists and community groups.
Remember babes, all events are embargoed until the grand Program Launch in November - that's when we spill the tea to the world! 🌈✨