Nocturnal x Midsumma 2023

Overview

Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ celebration Midsumma is back for 2023 and currently shining its light on just about every corner of the city. And on Friday, February 10, that'll include the Melbourne Museum, which is joining forces with the fest to host a special edition of its famed after-hours soirées.

The high-energy, adults-only Nocturnal x Midsumma party will descend on the precinct from 7pm. And you're probably going to want to bring your dancing shoes, with Mardi Gras veteran DJ Kitty Glitter and ARIA Award-winning neo-soul star Kaiit heading the evening's musical bill.

For an after-dark cultural fix, you can explore some of the museum's current exhibitions — including tri-nations showcase Naadohbii: To Draw Water and Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs — and check out a series of expert-led talks and tours. Or, unleash your creative side at a badge-making station, plus a friendship bracelet workshop inspired by the flags used by LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies.

What's more, the Summer of Play pop-up is still delivering the goods out in the museum's Plaza — head out for a ride on a luminous swing installation, to challenge your mates to a game of ping pong and to sample some playful concoctions from the pop-up bar.

Tickets are $39, or $35 for Melbourne Museum members.

J Not Jay

Top images: Cesur Sanli