100+ events, 70 + venues, world premieres, a river turning rainbow and one giant duck are taking over the city.  As the weather warms, the energy rises; learn more about the program and get involved via the Melt Festival website

Events in the Valley

21 Oct  Joey Jay LIVE at the Beaumont

22 Oct  The Geminiis at Quivr, Winn Lane

22 Oct and 5 Nov L word trivia at Quivr, Winn Lane

23 Oct After hours II – lesbian RnB dance party  at Pawn & Co

24 Oct Femme follies burlesque  at The Wickham

24 Oct Brisbane pride  Brunswick Street and New Farm Park

25 Oct Beers & book swap  at Quivr, Winn Lane

25 Oct Queer slice LGBTQIA+ Artist market  at the Lanes, Winn, Bakery and California Lanes

25 Oct Reputation  at Big Fork Theatre

29 Oct Big Fork queer comedy hour  at Big Fork Theatre

29 Oct Heated rivalry trivia  at Quivr, Winn Lane

31 Oct Drag queen musical story hour  at Big Fork Theatre

31 Oct Halloween hall 2026  at The Warehouse

31 Oct Love is love  at The Old Museum, Concert Hall

4 Nov Courtney Barnett at The Tivoli

7 Nov Love is love  at The Old Museum, Concert Hall

7 Nov Tropical fruits : melted   at Quivr, Winn Lane

7 Nov Club broadway : a wicked Halloween ball  at The Beaumont

14 Nov Melanie C  at The Tivoli

Melt is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane City Council, through Brisbane Economic Development Agency.