Midsumma Festival has won the LGBTIQA+ category at the 2026 Melbourne Awards, recognising the queer arts festival’s contribution to Melbourne. Announced at the awards on Saturday, November 14, the win follows another fabulous year for the festival, which recorded 334,531 attendances across its 22-day program. Midsumma was recognised alongside fellow category finalists Lesbirun and The Pinnacle Foundation, whose work supports queer connection through social activity, education and mentoring.