Geelong celebrates a vibrant calendar of LGBTQIA+ events and days of significance throughout the year. Join in, connect, and celebrate the diversity of Greater Geelong.
LGBTQIA+ Events
Australian Pride Network curates a comprehensive list of LGBTQIA+ festivals and events across the country. Geelong hosts and celebrates a range of LGBTQIA+ events throughout the year:
Midsumma Festival
Held in January and February, celebrating LGBTQIA+ arts, culture and community through a diverse program of events across Victoria. In recent years, Midsumma-affiliated events have also been held in and around Greater Geelong.
Geelong Rainbow Festival
Held in February, organised by Geelong Rainbow, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community.
Geelong Pride Film Festival
Held in April/May, organised by the Geelong Pride Film Festival Committee, showcasing stories from LGBTQIA+ voices.
IDAHOBIT Event
Held in May, organised by the City of Greater Geelong, marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia.
Wear It Purple Day
Held in August, organised by the City of Greater Geelong, supporting LGBTQIA+ young people and promoting safe, inclusive spaces.
How to list your event
Add your event to this page by registering it via Events. When prompted, remember to select the LGBTQIA+ tag so your event appears in the relevant listing.
Days, weeks and months of significance
| Month | Date | Event | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 31 | Trans Day of Visability | Honouring the achievements and raising awareness of trans and gender-diverse people | |
| April | 26 | Lesbian Day of Visability | Celebrating the contributions of lesbian communities | |
| May | 17 | IDAHOBIT | Standing against homophobia, biphobia, intersexism and transphobia worldwide | |
| June | 1-30 | Pride Month | Recognising LGBTQIA+ communities through events and celebrations across Victoria | |
| July | 14 | Internation Non-Binary People's day | Celebrating non-binary people and raising awareness of their experiences | |
| August | 29 | Wear it Purple Day | Promoting safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ young people | |
| September | 23 | Celebrate Bisexuality Day | Raising visibility and understanding of bisexual communities | |
| October | 8 | International Lesbian Day | Celebrating lesbian communities globally | |
| October | 20-26 | ACE Week | Highlighting awareness and inclusion of asexual people | |
| October | 26 | Intersex Day | Recognising the rights and visibility of intersex people | |
| November | 8 | Intersex Solidarity Day | Supporting intersex communities and advocacy for rights | |
| November | 13-19 | Trans Awareness Day | Increasing awareness and understanding of trans and gender-diverse experiences | |
| November | 20 | Trans Day of Remembrance | Honouring trans and gender-diverse people who have lost their lives to violence |
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