Minus18's Night at the Museum: LGBTQIA+ Youth Party

It's a Pride Party for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12 to 19! 

To celebrate Midsumma – the biggest queer festival in Melbourne – Minus18 is throwing an epic Night at the Museum dance party for queer young people. Yes, you read that right: we'll be taking over a whole MUSEUM after dark!

Expect live music, drag, crafting, snacks, activities, new pals and exclusive access to view the Immigration Museum exhibitions after dark!

What you need to know:

• This event is FREE!
• It's a glorious, pride-filled, friendly space for LGBTQIA+ young people to celebrate together and make friends
• Never attended a Minus18 event before? All good! Expect loads of activities designed for making new friends
• Pick up and drop off support to nearby public transport
• This is a smoke, vape, drug and alcohol-free event

What Will the Event Be Like?

• Something for everyone! 
• Live music, DJs, drag, and a dance floor under the stars
• Quieter spaces for playing games, drawing, and hanging out with new friends 
• Snacks and drinks provided 
• Loads of friendly volunteers to help out if you need a hand 
• Outdoor courtyard at the Museum 
• Access to exhibitions: Joy, Māreikura, Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition, Voices across time, Getting In. Exhibition details can be found here 

Accessibility

• The venue is wheelchair accessible
• Auslan Interpreters will be present
• Youth Workers on site
• Gender neutral and Accessible bathrooms

Please note: This event includes production-themed lighting. Our production lighting will NOT include strobe lights. However, if you would like more information, please contact info@minus18.org.au

Who is Minus18? 

We're Australia's champions for LGBTQIA+ youth! We host life-affirming events for queer young people, including our flagship Queer Formals in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. 

We also host digital events for queer young people to connect with community, no matter their location. 

And for adults? We run LGBTQIA+ professional training for workplaces and schools, create inclusion campaigns, and have an online pride shop for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. 



Minus18 acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the traditional custodians of the land on which this event is taking place. We acknowledge their continued connection and contribution to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

Sovereignty was never ceded; this always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.