Event Dates
From: Sunday, February 9, 2025
To: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Victoria’s Pride Melbourne is the culmination of a two month long celebration ending in an epic street party with live performances.
A landmark program of pride events and projects will return to Victoria this summer as part of a statewide celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Stay in the heart of the Pride festivities in Fitzroy. The District Apartments have superb amenities and offer great views of the Melbourne skyline.
The Event
- Next Edition: Sunday 9th February, 2025. At the end of the Midsumma celebrations.
- The annual event, known as Victoria’s Pride (previously Melbourne Pride) is a state-wide celebration to support and celebrate the state’s rainbow communities.
- Victoria’s Pride is a unique, one-day festival in the city’s inner north, produced by Midsumma, the popular gay celebration taking place each year.
- Events take over Melbourne’s iconic Gertrude and Smith Street precinct.
- Festivities kick off at 11 am and the party continues until 9 pm.
- The Parade typically takes place on the Sunday after the end of the Midusmma celebrations.
The Program
- Visitors can expect live performances, music, a circus, community stalls and more.
- The festival brings together the best of the city’s inner north shops and businesses in a celebration of all the colours of the rainbow.
- Stay close to the stage shows at the Brady Hotels Jones Lane, rated “Fabulous” by guests, with spacious and stylish rooms, excellent amenities and perfect location.
The Venue
- Melbourne’s iconic Gertrude and Smith Streets are transformed into an extravagant street party.
- Events take place on two live outdoor music stages.
- The two iconic streets are located in Fitzroy, one of the city’s popular gay enclaves.
- They are known for their vibrant culture, historical significance, and their role as a hub for the arts, dining, and nightlife.
Popular Neighbourhood Venues
- The Laird Hotel – A men-only pub with a welcoming atmosphere in Abbotsford.
- The Peel Hotel – Lively gay venue featuring themed nights in Collingwood.
- Sircuit Bar – Offers events and drag shows, located in Fitzroy.
- DT’s Hotel – A relaxed gay bar with regular events in Richmond. (7-minute drive)
- Polly Bar – Cocktail bar known for its cozy, inclusive vibe in Fitzroy.
- Mollie’s Bar & Diner – Drag shows, rooftop seating and live performers in Fitzroy.
- Smith & Daughters – Vegan restaurant that welcomes everyone with an industrial chic vibe, situated in Fitzroy.
- Naked for Satan – Gay Friendly and a must-visit with superb rooftop views in Fitzroy.
Melbourne Hotels
The following hotels are close to Melbourne’s CBD (Central Business District), the centre of the city, close to all the major attractions and a 10 to 15-minute drive to the Victoria’s Pride celebrations:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Crown Metropol Hotel in Southbank
is stylish and close to all the bars and club
For further information and advice on
Melbourne Pride Street Festival Facebook
Melbourne’s gay bars & clubs are located in St Kilda and South Yarra south of the city or in Collingwood, Richmond and Fitzroy north of the city and one in Yarraville.
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We have chosen hotels in Melbourne that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
A view of the March in St Kilda.