One thing we love about Melbourne summer is that there is fun to be had no matter where you live. You can celebrate the warm weather locally, or you could venture out to a new place you’ve never been before. One place to definitely check out – whether you're a local or not – is Bunjil Place in Narre Warren. All summer long, there will be activities aplenty for families, kids and lovers of all things arts and culture.
Country music lovers rejoice! Making its debut at Summer Stage is Citybound, Melbourne’s only country music festival, headlined by the sensational Taylor Moss. Or if country tunes are not quite your thing, Kozy Fest, curated by Squid the Kid, will feature a line-up of fresh new voices set to shake up the scene. For something a little bit different, we recommend Beats Bingo (plus DJ Yay), where instead of numbers they play snippets of your favourite tunes. Alongside the epic playlist, you'll enjoy sing-along acoustic covers, mini games and theatrical performances that will get everyone up and dancing.
For the girls, gays and theys, there is Glitter Groove – the biggest queer party in the South East. After a smashing debut at the Midsumma Festival 2024, Glitter Groove is back for Midsumma 2025 and will be sparklier than ever. Then for some laughs, there’s Dolly Diamond’s Rather Large Variety Night with special guest drag queens Iva Rosebud, Jens Radda and draglesque performer Azcadelia.
For a wine tasting with a side of belly laughs, you can’t look past In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience. Comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh will be joined by renowned local wine expert Sergio Carlei from Carlei Wines. Together, they'll guide you through five exquisite wines paired with at least five hilarious jokes. Want more laughs? Then check out Comedy Bites: Summer Stage Edition on February 20 with a stellar lineup, including Lehmo, Nick Schuller and Claire Hooper.
As well as plenty of big events, there is also an abundance of workshops, film screenings, live music events and wellness sessions. So make sure to make the most of Bunjil Place this summer as there is truly something for everyone.
For more information and the full calendar of events, head to the Bunjil Place Summer Stage website.
