Following a record-breaking year, Midsumma Festival is honoured to be the recipient of the 2026 LGBTIQA+ Melbourne Award. Following a record-breaking year of queer culture and pride, Midsumma Festival is honoured to receive the 2026 LGBTIQA+ Melbourne Award. Midsumma Festival is one of Australia’s premier LGBTIQA+ cultural festivals. With just over a week until the 2027 festival program launches, the team is busy working hard behind the scenes.