! Midsumma Carnival The most fabulous queer-day-out !

Don’t miss Melbourne’s most famous family-friendly community day that kicks off summer’s beloved 22-day Midsumma Festival season.

Announcing a stellar line-up of fresh acts, festival favourites and a showcase of talent from across the festival program to see you through the day!

Featuring Miss Blanks; YUMMY; Marion Cranes; Dolly Diamond; Leather Lungs; Belinda Davids as Whitney Houston; The Belle Miners; Dean Arcuri & Miz Ima Starr; Miss CeCe Rockerfeller; PO PO MO CO; Kate Bush Tribute by Queer Club; Spectrum; the ultimate 90s tribute by Take the Mic Australia; Melbourne Rainbow Band; Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus; Mr Gay Pride Australia; Miss Gay & Miss Transsexual Australia; Zoe Diaq; Anadiction; KillJoy; Glitterfist plus a raft of great DJs including DJ Yo! Mafia!; Versey Verse; DJ Luke Agius, Miicha and more!

Taking the stage as our wonderful MC’s will be YUMMY, Dolly Diamond, Marzi Panne and #Dylicious.

With family, youth and sports pavilions and a Chill Zone on offer for 2018 – plus the return of Lipsynch Limelight, the infamous Dog Show and a new fashion competition – there’s something for everyone!

Check out midsumma.com.au for the full day’s schedule and FAQs

Alexandra Gardens is a glass free zone

Sunday 14 January

Carnival: 11am – 6pm
T Dance: 6pm – 10pm