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30 Jan

The Pearl Prize Awards Gala

The Pearl Prize Awards Gala celebrates LGBTQIA+ and allied writers, legends, young creatives, and industry paragons. This year the Gala will be hosted at The Wheeler Centre, so expect: words, fashion, creativity.

Melbourne will be the centre of The Pearl Prize 2026 season, an award that is international and the beat of LGBTQIA+ and allies creative writing.

Join in The Gala celebrations with canapes and drinks on arrival.

Presented by Osborne and Fawkner Publishing as part of Midsumma Festival 2026.

Date	Times
Fri 30 Jan	5:45pm - 7:00pm

Adult / general $40
Student / concession $36

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Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival launches the 2026 festival with a full day of music, stalls and summer fun.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

25 Mar – 19 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

Festivals

Festivals

Melbourne's festival calendar is jam-packed with film, comedy, arts, music, food and design.

Book Signing: The Pearl Prize 2026

Book Signing: The Pearl Prize 2026

Purchase a copy of The Pearl Prize 2026 and join this exclusive event with writers and publishers.