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Midsumma Matters: Queer Joy

LGBTQIA+
Free
LGBTQIA+
Free

Dates

Saturday 31 January 2026
2pm - 5pm

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Stories of delight, defiance and triumph – told by some of Melbourne’s finest queer storytellers. 

Share in stories about Queer Joy at this free storytelling event, as part of Midsumma Festival. Your host Nelly Thomas will wrangle ten of the finest story-tellers, while cabaret tornado Tina del Twist will share a song or two.

Expect a cast of the finest, all speaking to the theme: TIME AND PLACE.

Story-tellers include: Narelda Jacobs (Ch10), Joel Creasey (Nova FM), Commissioner Ro Allen (HREOC), Bec Goddard (AFLW), T-Rex (Dykes on Bikes Melbourne – former president), Dr Ee Ling Quah (UWS), Renee Thompson (Tomboy), Poly Filla (Drag Diva) and, comedians Tina Del Twist, Kirsty Webeck, Jay Wymarra and Nelly Thomas. Incredible!

BYO tissues (for happy crying), laughter and celebration. Queer Joy is waiting.

Presented by Fed Square, Midsumma Festival and Nelly Thomas.