It’s not too late to get involved: inclusive Pride Month events

Embracing intersectional inclusion means ensuring everyone can take part — from wheelchair-accessible venues and Auslan-interpreted performances to sensory-friendly spaces and online options. The result is a warmer, more vibrant Pride for all.

Sydney Pride Coordinator Glenn Hansen said this month-long event aims to raise awareness, educate and support LGBTQIA+ charities, organisations and businesses, while fostering compassion and courage within the community and beyond.

In that spirit, it’s not too late to jump in and join these upcoming and ongoing Pride Month events around Australia’s capital cities. Whether you prefer in-person festivities or virtual gatherings from home, there’s something for everyone in this year’s Pride Month calendar.

Below, we highlight accessible, inclusive events in each capital city — so you can still get involved and celebrate queer people with disability in your community!

Sydney, NSW

• Sydney Pride Festival — June 1 – 30, Sydney
  Sydney’s Pride Month Festival, themed ‘Love, Respect, Empower,’ runs all June with a packed program of over 150 events. From art shows and theatre nights to drag brunches, the festival emphasises community connection and accessibility. Many events take place at wheelchair-accessible venues and organisers highlight inclusion as a core value. For example, Qtopia Sydney’s Pride Fest has daily performances and exhibits celebrating queer creativity, with accommodations for guests with mobility needs. Check out the Sydney Pride website for the full program — there’s still time to catch panel discussions, film screenings and more. Come as you are; celebrate who you are! Sydney Pride’s ethos ensures everyone, including LGBTQIA+ folks with disability, can share in the fun and empowerment.

• Disability Pride Sydney Festival — coming up: Saturday, July 26, Sydney Town Hall
  Mark your calendars beyond June: Sydney’s Disability Pride Festival 2025 is on the horizon as a capstone to Pride season. This annual event is organised by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities and allies — a day of disabled-led performances, activities and pride celebration. This year’s theme, ‘No Shame. No Apologies,’ flips the script on society’s barriers. Expect live music, speakers — rock singer Elly-May Barnes and pole artist Deb Roach are on the lineup, workshops, a makers’ market and more. The festival is free to attend, with an optional $10 support ticket and will feature comprehensive accessibility measures — from Auslan-interpreted stage programs to sensory rest spaces and tactile activities. It’s a powerful example of intersectional Pride where disability culture and queer identity unite. Everyone is welcome to cheer on and participate in this historic gathering at Town Hall — an uplifting reminder that Pride doesn’t end on June 30.

Melbourne, VIC

• Pride Month at the Victorian Pride Centre — Throughout June; St Kilda, Melbourne
  Melbourne’s Pride celebrations are centred at the Victorian Pride Centre, which is hosting a month-long program of events showcasing LGBTQIA+ culture in an accessible way. Visitors can drop in for queer film screenings, art workshops, inclusive life drawing classes and nostalgia music nights. Every Friday afternoon, the Pride Centre holds a relaxed Friday Social with drinks, snacks and plenty of friendly faces — creating a welcoming space to connect. Importantly, the venue is fully wheelchair-accessible, equipped with ramps, lifts and a hearing loop, so community members of all abilities can enjoy the festivities. Whether you’re interested in a craft session or just a chat over coffee, the Pride Centre’s calendar has something for all ages and abilities. Visit their website for event details and drop by — the rainbow doors are open to everyone.

• Disability Pride Celebration, Hybrid Event — Friday, July, 18, 1:00 – 4:00pm, Kensington Town Hall, Melbourne & online via Zoom
  In a wonderful show of intersectionality, Melbourne’s Disability Resources Centre and Belong will host a Disability Pride Celebration in mid-July — and you can join in person or virtually. The event, held at an accessible community hall in Kensington, invites queer folks with disabilities, friends and family for an afternoon of pride and joy. Dress comfy or colourful, because this is a casual, community-focused party. Expect fun icebreaker games and a Disability Pride Open Mic where attendees can share stories or talents. There will also be badge-making, a quiet sensory area, plus plenty of snacks and drinks to keep the energy up. Can’t make it in person? No problem — the celebration will be live on Zoom, so people anywhere, especially those unable to travel, can participate fully; tickets are free with an RSVP. This hybrid Pride event is all about connection, visibility and comfort; a safe space where you can be wholly yourself and ‘light up your life’ — this year’s theme. Don’t miss this chance to revel in community pride, wherever you are!

Brisbane, QLD

• Brisbane Pride Queer Ball — Saturday, June, 28, 6:00pm, Brisbane City Hall
  There’s still time to grab your ticket to the 64th Annual Queens Ball, one of Brisbane’s most iconic LGBTQIA+ events — and the longest-running queer event in the world. This formal gala is a highlight of Pride Month in Queensland, bringing the community together for a night of glamour, entertainment and history. Attendees will don their finest and celebrate in the grand City Hall, all while raising funds that go back into supporting Brisbane’s LGBTIQ+ community. Importantly, the Queens Ball strives to be inclusive: this year’s event is Auslan-interpreted for Deaf/hard-of-hearing guests, and the venue is wheelchair-accessible with staff on hand to assist. You can expect live performances (from drag acts to musicians), community awards and a spirit of unity that honours both how far we’ve come and the work still to do. It’s all ages and all about pride. Tickets are available online and if you’re near Brisbane, this is a memorable way to close out June with compassion, courage and plenty of sparkle.

Looking for something more low-key? Check local listings for Brisbane Pride Month community meet-ups — from inclusive pride picnics to trivia nights at accessible venues. Many smaller events welcome LGBTQIA+ people with disability, their friends and carers in a relaxed setting. Outside Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast Pride Skate Night on June 23 was a recent hit — a wheelchair-friendly rollerskating party that proved Pride can be celebrated on wheels!

Perth, WA

• Inclusive Pride in Perth — Community initiatives, Perth*
  While Perth’s main Pride parade and festival (PrideFEST) take place in November, Pride Month is still celebrated in June through planning and grassroots inclusion. In fact, local disability advocates have been leading the way: last year saw the inaugural Disability Pride Festival Perth — a community event ‘by disabled folks, for disabled folks’ — light up the city with accessible performances and discussions. It was free to attend and designed with access in mind (plenty of disabled parking, detailed access guides, etc.). Organised by the Disability Justice Collective, the festival even live-streamed panel sessions on Discord to reach folks at home. Although the 2025 Disability Pride Fest is on hiatus pending funding, its legacy highlights Perth’s commitment to leaving no one behind in Pride celebrations. In the meantime, Pride WA is inviting people of all abilities to get involved in shaping the upcoming PrideFEST 2025 — Nov 21 – 30, ensuring events are welcoming and inclusive. So, if you’re in WA, use this Pride Month to connect with community groups, share your ideas or attend smaller gatherings (like queer film nights or coffee meet-ups) that uphold the spirit of Pride. With continued community support, Perth’s Pride will keep growing more accessible and truly for everyone.

Adelaide, SA

• South Australian Pride Gala — Friday, June 27, 6:00pm, Adelaide Festival Centre
  Adelaide’s Pride Month centrepiece is the second annual SA Pride Gala, a glittering night that honours both LGBTQIA+ history and those making a difference today. This year’s Gala commemorates 50 years since SA decriminalised homosexuality, so expect a particularly poignant celebration of progress. The evening includes a two-course dinner, live entertainment and the prestigious Pride Awards recognising community champions. The Festival Centre is a large, fully accessible venue, and the event is all-ages — everyone from young allies to older trailblazers will be in attendance. Organisers have ensured ramps, elevators and accessible restrooms on site; if you have specific needs, they encourage reaching out in advance. The Gala is sold out — a testament to Adelaide’s enthusiastic support — but keep an eye out for post-event highlights and photos online. Even if you can’t be there in person, you can share in the pride of this milestone moment for SA’s LGBTQIA+ and disability communities alike.

• Our Voice SA — Disability Pride Month Dinner — Friday, June, 27, 6:00pm, Adelaide
  In parallel with the Gala, disability advocates in Adelaide are hosting a more intimate celebration: a Disability Pride Month Dinner on June 27, organised by Our Voice SA (a self-advocacy group for people with intellectual disability). This inclusive dinner is all about community and belonging — a safe space where LGBTQIA+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be themselves, celebrate pride and be recognised. In fact, Our Voice SA will be announcing the winners of their inaugural Disability Pride Awards at the dinner, highlighting individuals who inspire and uplift others in the community. The event promises good food, great company and appropriate supports (easy-read materials, carers welcome) to ensure everyone enjoys the night. It’s a beautiful example of how Pride Month can be scaled to any size — from big galas to smaller peer-led gatherings — all with the same heart. For details or last-minute tickets to similar events, you can contact local disability advocacy organisations like JFA Purple Orange or the SA Council on Intellectual Disability.

Hobart, TAS

• ‘Tall Poppy’ Pride Movie Night — Friday, June, 20, 6:00 – 8:00pm, Jimmy’s Skate & Street, Hobart
  In Tasmania, Pride Month might not feature a huge parade in June (the main TasPride Festival is held in summer), but the local queer community still finds creative ways to celebrate in winter — and make it inclusive. Case in point: Hobart’s social skate group Cruise Nipaluna teamed up with LGBTQ+ support org Working it Out to host a free Pride movie night at a downtown skate shop. Billed as an event for ‘Hobart folks on small wheels,’ it welcomed ‘all wheels’ and all ages — meaning skateboarders, roller-skaters, wheelchair users, anyone — to watch Tall Poppy: A Skater’s Story. This uplifting doco follows Poppy Starr Olsen, a queer Aussie skateboarder, on her journey to the Olympics. With Auslan-interpreted introductory remarks and the venue set up for easy movement, the screening was fully accessible. They even provided free snacks and pride stickers for attendees, making it a fun, low-pressure night out. Family-friendly and held on level ground (no steps to worry about), the event embodied Hobart’s community spirit. Even if it’s a bit chilly in Tassie this time of year, the warmth and inclusion at gatherings like these will give you all the Pride feels! Keep an eye on Working it Out’s event page for other meet-ups — from casual ‘Pride Coffee’ catch-ups to queer craft afternoons — which are often designed with accessibility in mind across Tasmania’s regions.

Darwin, NT

• Darwin Pride Festival — June 4 – 15, Darwin, NT
  Up in the Top End, Darwin Pride celebrated its 40th anniversary this June with a vibrant program of events that put inclusivity front and centre. Spanning two weeks, the festival offered something for everyone: a queer arts exhibition that was wheelchair-accessible, a weekend Pride Film Festival at the outdoor Deckchair Cinema — complete with accessible seating under the stars, drag and cabaret shows in disability-friendly venues and community forums on topics like LGBTQIA+ mental health. One standout event was Darwin’s first-ever Queer Youth Prom on June 13, an evening designed to uplift and empower young LGBTQIA+ people, including those with disability, in a safe and celebratory space. Teens and allies danced the night away in a supervised, inclusive environment that many described as ‘life-changing.’ For some attendees, it was the first time they could fully be themselves at a school formal-style event. The Pride Festival also included family-friendly picnics and an NT Health Pride Day at the hospital, featuring a drag cupcake sale, to ensure the Pride spirit reached all corners of the community. Even though the official Darwin Pride events wrapped up by mid-June, the sense of belonging and pride they cultivated will carry on. Plus, local groups will keep the momentum going with events like community BBQs and possibly a closing Pride Month party toward the end of June. Darwin’s message: no matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome to celebrate Pride in the Territory.

Canberra, ACT

• ‘Finish Pride Month’ Concert — Saturday, June 28, 7:00pm, Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
  In Canberra, Pride Month 2025 is ending on a high note — literally — with a special Pride concert at the prestigious Llewellyn Hall. The team behind SpringOUT, Canberra’s own Pride festival, invites everyone to ‘finish Pride Month’ together at this uplifting evening of music. The concert will feature performances by the LGBTQIA+ community’s talented musicians and choirs. Expect everything from the Canberra Qwire’s harmonies to solo artists and maybe even a Auslan-signed song or two. It’s a chance for the capital’s queer community, including people with disability, to gather in a shared cultural experience. Llewellyn Hall is a large theatre venue within the ANU School of Music, equipped with wheelchair access and hearing augmentation, so access needs are well-catered for. The event is ticketed via Ticketek, but affordable and carers are welcome to attend. This concert not only showcases artistic pride but also underlines Canberra’s commitment to inclusion through the arts. As the organisers say, what better way to wrap up Pride Month than uniting in song, solidarity and celebration? If you’re near Canberra, grab a ticket and join the chorus — and if not, keep an ear out on social media, as highlights or even a livestream may be shared.

Remember: Pride began as a protest and continues as a celebration of visibility and inclusion. This Pride Month, the coming together of LGBTQIA+ pride and disability pride is a powerful reminder that our community is strongest at its intersections. From Sydney to Darwin, Melbourne to Hobart, people are creating spaces where queer folks with disabilities are not just included, but centre stage. So, as June comes to a close, don’t worry that you’ve missed out — it’s not too late to get involved. Grab your friends or join in online, wear your rainbow and disability pride colours, then head to one of these welcoming events. By showing up and being yourself, you’re helping build a more accessible, loving community for all. Happy Pride! ?️‍??️‍⚧️♿