CANCELLED – Come and hear what Tommy’s been up to since you last saw him. You can be sure it will be foolish, funny as hell and probably his own fault.

Cancelled – TBC – Return season of Wil’s smash-hit, critically acclaimed opus.

Directed by Stephen Nicolazzo (Merciless Gods), this queer migrant history comes spilling out across the four corners of Melbourne.

NEW DATE – Alanis Morissette is bringing her 2020 World Tour celebrating 25 years of “Jagged Little Pill”

SOLD OUT – Alanis Morissette is bringing her 2020 World Tour celebrating 25 years of “Jagged Little Pill”

Returning to Australia in 2020 for The Hits! tour, a 50 year celebration of his stellar career…and this time, with Auslan access.

Cancelled – Return season of Wil’s smash-hit, critically acclaimed opus.

Postponed – new data in 2021 TBA

Cancelled

Postponed – See Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad as you’ve never seen them before

CANCELLED

Vidya Rajan and Alistair Baldwin are Nemeses, a newly formed and already dysfunctional comedy duo. The pair had their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show cancelled due to the pandemic, but their toxic and unnecessary creative collaboration stops for no one!

Cancelled

Auslan translation of an instructional art work by Latai Taumoepeau for the Do It program.

Cancelled

In his debut solo hour, Cy puts his unique tongue-in-cheek spin on getting older, online dating and identity politics. No dark stories or personal journeys. Just a mic, punchlines and your laughter!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Known for their sharp power suits and even sharper jokes, The Breast of The Fest showcases Melbourne’s best emerging comedians, plus surprise guest breasts on various nights. 

Charity is kind. Charity is pure. Charity is an absolute Drama Queen.

Grandiloquent: adj. pompous or extravagant in language, style or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.

Whatchu Talkin’ ‘Bout Wil? is a completely improvised night of stand-up comedy. Ten shows only, every show completely different, made up on the spot with the help of the audience.

‘The funniest hour of the Fringe.’ The Guardian (UK)

Cancelled

Randy returns home to Australia with an hour of stand-up comedy so unflinchingly relevant you’ll feel like you should be taking notes.

Chasing her eggs, camino chasing, chasing Keanu Reeves in no particular order, and her Mum’s opinion on the topic of her and men, Diana Nguyen is ready for the chase.

Rooted in self-reflection, catharsis and silliness, Doggo is Alice Tovey’s most ambitious work to date.

Come and hear what Tommy’s been up to since you last saw him. You can be sure it will be foolish, funny as hell and probably his own fault.

Cal’s been at this whole life thing for a while now, but she still hasn’t quite nailed it. How can you reach your potential when someone left it on the top shelf?

Cancelled

Bobby is a Drama Queen with no drama background.

Sunday comedy from all flags of the world, starting with the stories of the deadly to the stories of all diverse comedians.

Cancelled

Cancelled

Return season of Wil’s smash-hit, critically acclaimed opus.

Cancelled

The Casey Kids Carnival is a free day of activities for children of all ages. The event will include live performers, rides, interactive games, roving entertainers, face painters, art and crafts and live animals

Mormon Girl is Jess Knight’s hilarious, bizarre and beautiful coming of age story.

Literal comedy for those embracing disability pride and giving the middle finger to ableism.  

Cancelled

Cancelled

Cancelled

Updated to an online interactive workshop. Read more…

AI influences our lives whether we notice it or not. But who designs them, and who decides their influence?

An interactive Discussion – What is Inclusive Design and how does it relate to wellbeing?

We live in a world of hyper-communication. And yet our current communication infrastructure, in particular mobile phones, holds a fascinating paradox.

Our panel will talk self-care, safe spaces and changing the world from the ground up.

Virtual Intimacy explores our relationships with technology and the ways it shapes our connection with others.

Christiana Figueres, the architect of the 2015 Paris Agreement, sees the 2020s as a critical moment of opportunity – the ‘golden decade’ – in the future of our species and our planet. 

TICKETS SOLD OUT

Come and see the fabulous Maureen Andrews as the Divine Bette Midler

On International Women’s Day, guests from Melbourne’s arts community reflect on the ongoing persistence and ambition of creative women.

Accessibility and inclusion is more than just a checklist. How can all of us do better at advocating alongside, and practicing allyship with, LGBTIQ+ people with disabilities?

ChillOut, Australia’s number one Queer Country Pride festival, ­is held in the gay capital of regional Victoria – Daylesford – in Hepburn Shire.

#VAL explores the very specific, layered and precious relationship that queer kids have with their mothers.

Experience a tactile Storytime and craft session presented by Vision Australia’s Feelix Library.

Join us for a special Story Talks session with one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, Andy Griffiths!

The celebration will be an inspirational show of Pride and a reflection of 40 years “road to Pride”.

Japanese Modernism explores the increasing socially liberated status of Japanese women in the 1920s and 1930s.

Ambitious and career focused, Kane and Hera now have their perfect future all mapped out. There’s one thing they can’t control…their families!

In every era the inventions of Japanese fashion have been fascinating and revolutionary.

Double Delicious offers a taste of the meals that mean everything to five fascinating public figures.

In a special one-night event hosted at Signal, join Komang for the launch of her first single ‘Dewi’ with a host of Indonesian-Australian creatives in a night of music, DJs and spoken word.

For the last day of APAM, at NEIGHBOURHOOD, we will gather and talk to share stories, listen, and learn from each other.

Come an hear answers from architects, policy-makers and people with lived experience of housing stress. Let’s keep housing in Melbourne open to all.

Jason Tamiru, Yorta Yorta man and Malthouse Theatre Producer curates Smoke and Fire Yarns – local people, telling local stories.

Wielding an impressive line-up of Australian writers, we invited our speakers and audience alike to reflect on the stories that make us who we are – and to mark the beginning of our own.

Join us as the APAM Gathering at Asia TOPA commences with a Welcome to Country from Traditional Owners and welcomes from APAM, Asia TOPA and Arts Centre Melbourne, the Australia Council for the Arts and Creative Victoria.

A panel of filmmakers exploring gender diversity, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, and age on screen and off.

Join us for this special event screening of What If It Works? and Amar (Moon). This session features a post-screening panel with filmmakers discussing representation of disability on screen.

LET’S TAKE OVER is a one night only free arts festival produced by 10 multidisciplinary young artists aged 16 – 25 years.

Fanaticus Pop Up will be a playful, inclusive, fun and entertaining event.

NGV Friday Nights through this summer pays homage to the 1980s and New York downtown.

Pre and Post Match Speeches will be Auslan interpreted

This comedic take at pageant culture has a queer twist.

Invite your family and friends, set up your own picnic spot and enjoy this big day of Family friendly, rainbow fun and festivities. This is a free event for everyone.

Think community meets high art meets LGBTIQ culture. Park Lounge will welcome you into Werribee’s heart and leave you wanting more

A brand-new sketch comedy for anyone who’s ever had one of those days.

Sunanda asks “How Gay Am I?” in this comedic solo multimedia show.

FUSE is set to transform the previous festival offerings of Darebin Music Feast, Darebin Homemade Food & Wine Festival and Darebin Community & Kite Festival into an eclectic, new multi-disciplinary arts and cultural festival,

Professor Lynette Russell and Zena Cumpston reflect on the concept of civilization.

Paint on those stripes, fluff up your feathers, and douse yourself in glitter to march through St Kilda in Melbourne’s iconic parade of rainbows and pride.

What are you waiting for? Midsumma wouldn’t be complete without the Extravaganza darlings!

“Spectacular pageant show promoting diversity & inclusion” – Daily Mail

It’s party time! We’re excited to launch our First Nations issue, as part of Midsumma Festival 2020.

Follow one woman and her two boobs through a literal hurricane of life changing events.

All members of LGBTIQA+ communities, their families, and allies are invited to come along and bare witness to the multifarious stories as we wonder through our genderings.

Join us for a night of queer-focused theatre featuring fresh 15 minute excerpts from finalists.

The full concert will be AUSLAN interpreted with a dedicated viewing area and with interpreters also on the big screen throughout.

Celebrate Australia Day with your family at our free outdoor concert on the lawn outside the Council Offices in South Morang

This all ages festival will feature two stages of live music, roving performers, community, food and market stalls, rides, family activities, backyard sports, workshops, games, storytelling, marshmallows, fireworks and more!

For Lunar New Year see all five episodes, including an introduction by series creator Grace Feng Fang Juan and producer Nikki Tran.

George was a pioneer. A trailblazer. An icon. He was our saint.

A Place at the Table will share tellings of queer meanderings from many perspectives and explore journeys of identity, belonging, truth, emotion, and life.

The most fabulous queer-day-out @midsumma

Come to the Library to help create a story where the characters choose their own adventure!

Programs for this age group will be monthly

Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s best-selling book comes to life on stage for children aged 6+ and their adults!

Melbourne Cricket Ground set to host the Boxing Day test, with Auslan access at the ceremonies.

A need for people to come together the morning of Christmas day to be around other LGBTIQA+ people and our allies.

Come and join friends and family for this wonderful Christmas Eve tradition in VIC!

The tradition of carols lives on in Ballarat with Ballarat Carols By Candlelight

It is a free community event and everyone is invited to attend this wonderful celebration!

Celebrate the festive season with a free evening of carols and entertainment under the stars

Wodonga Brass presents this traditional Carols by Candlelight.

Get into the Christmas Spirit with this family friendly event for the whole family.