VU at Midsumma Pride March 2026

Melbourne’s annual Midsumma Festival is on again in 2026 and we invite staff, students and your friends and family to join VU at Midsumma Pride March. 

Join us as we march with over 10,000 people to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community in a welcoming, safe and respectful way.

The annual Midsumma Pride March is an opportunity for connection with colleagues and students – and the wider LGBTIQA+ community. 

What you can expect on the day

Meet up

Join the festival atmosphere as we meet at Ian Johnson Oval in St Kilda, surrounded by performers, pets and groups waiting to march (a great opportunity to connect with the VU community and other universities). 

The march

Walk with VU as we chant, cheer and dance our way down Fitzroy Street, shining VU Pride.

Post-march celebrations

For those keen to stick around, the celebrations continue at Catani Gardens with food trucks, DJs and performances.

Key details

Date: Sunday, 1 February 2026 
Location: Marchers Assemble at Ian Johnson Oval, St Kilda
Time: 10.30am 
Transport: VU will be running a bus from St Albans station at 9am, via Fitzroy Station and Southern Cross Station to the Ian Johnson Oval. The bus will return via the same stops departing the Oval at 2pm.