DARK HOMO 2026

The night is dark and full of homos... On Fri 19 Jun, CLOSET returns to Nipaluna / Hobart this June for the ninth annual Dark Homo, our sell-out unofficial party on the second weekend of Dark Mofo.

Tickets on sale 12pm AEDT on Thursday April 2 2026. In previous years, this event has sold out well in advance.

Dark. Sexy. Full of Surprises.

WHAT: Dark Homo IX

WHEN: Fri June 19 2026

DOORS: 9pm till 4am

WHERE: Observatory Bar / Post Street Social — Nipaluna Hobart, Tasmania

TICKETS: From $75 + booking fee

DRESS ATTIRE: Dark. Sexy. Full Surprises. Leather, lace, fur, fetish, whatever takes your fancy. Cloak room will be available.

LINEUP: Full lineup and set times to come

Dark Homo will take place on the unceded lands of the traditional custodians, the Palawa people of Lutruwita. We acknowledge and pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture. Always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

COME FOR A CRUISE...

This year, we're also hosting our first ever queer boat party with Natty Waves on Sun June 21 so join us for a recovery party.

Tickets to the first ever CRUISING HOMO will go on sale Tue April 7 at 12pm.

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FURTHER INFO:

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ARTWORK: Crap Design

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

- Dark Homo is an all-night affair that welcomes the whole rainbow community and their friends.

- Strictly 18+. Please bring Photo ID.

- CLOSET will be held across multiple levels of the venue, both outdoors and indoors.

- Observatory Bar is a wheelchair accessible venue, with lift access and accessible bathrooms. If you have other questions about disability and access, please contact us directly via PM.

- Be mindful there may be lights that may be hazardous to people with photosensitive conditions.

- We have a zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment or sexual assault, any homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or anti social behaviour. We reserve the right to refuse entry, and kick you out.

- If you feel unsafe, uncomfortable or unwell (or see someone who is), please contact our event staff or security for help.

TICKET INFORMATION:

Ticket are on sale from Friday April 2 at 12pm AEDT. In previous years, tickets sold out within days.

Limited allocation of tickets will be reserved for First Nations people and people experiencing financial hardship. Please contact us directly via PM or email freddie@closetparty.com,au

No refunds. No resale tickets will be accepted unless through Tixel or Humanitix to discourage scammers and scalpers, and to ensure accurate contact tracing.

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CLOSET