Melbourne

Melbourne’s gay community is vibrant and diverse, with a historic hub in the Collingwood and Fitzroy areas and a strong presence along Commercial Road in South Yarra. The city is known for its inclusive nightlife, cultural festivals like Midsumma, and a welcoming atmosphere across many neighborhoods.

Rising Violet Press is a queer owned stationery and apparel business based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2019 by owner/designer Bonnie, the shop is an inclusive one-stop destination for everything LGBTIQ+, pop culture and feminism. All products are designed in Melbourne, with most produced by small local businesses. The range includes pins, stickers, greeting cards, clothing, and more.

Rising Violet Press

Unique shop featuring books & CDs for the gay community, plus a cafe & creative performances.

Hares & Hyenas

Beans Bar is a bar in Melbourne. Located at 325 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia.

Beans Bar

Cocktails, Pan-Asian eats, cabaret & drag shows in a hip space with red lamps & exposed brick.

The 86

Unpretentious gay hot spot with quirky decor and a beer garden, hosting drag and karaoke nights.

DT's Hotel

Mollie's Bar & Diner is a bar in Melbourne. Located at 103 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia.

Mollie's Bar & Diner

Pride of Our Footscray Community Bar is a bar in Melbourne. Located at Level 1/86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia.

Pride of Our Footscray Community Bar

Wet on Wellington is a bar in Melbourne. Located at 162 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia.

Wet on Wellington

Nightly DJs, dance and drag shows in a colourful, popular gay bar with a quaint bar and diner above.

Sircuit Bar

DJ and drag nights at a long-running gay nightspot with a late license, 3 bars and a courtyard.

Peel Hotel

Intimate bar for classic or custom cocktails with old-world decor like chesterfields and deer heads.

The Everleigh

Captain Darling is a venue in Melbourne. Located at 180 Gilbert Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia.

Captain Darling

Creative Wigs is a shop in Melbourne. Located at 2/154-156 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

Creative Wigs

Male-only hotel with wood-panelled rooms, plus a bar/dance club, a game room and a beer garden.

The Laird Hotel

Popular restaurant with woodsy-chic decor offering breakfast, milkshakes & entrees.

Mocha Jo’s

Innovative breakfast dishes with global flavours in a vibrant space with a back courtyard.

Seddon Deadly Sins

Brekkie and single-origin coffee served in a cool, spacious setting with exposed-brick walls.

Proud Mary

Infamous Queer is Australia's loudest queer fashion label, established in Melbourne by a group of queer creatives. This online fashion boutique is a love letter to the queer community, offering bold pieces including harnesses, bodysuits, and statement apparel designed to instil confidence and a strong sense of identity. Proudly queer owned and operated.

Infamous Queer

Between The Lines Clothing is an LGBT-owned online shop based in West Footscray, Melbourne, designing and supplying unique unisex gear for the LGBT community. The range includes caps, beanies, t-shirts, tanks, activewear, badges, lapel pins, pride flags and more. All items can be customised.

Between The Lines Clothing

Warmcore Clothing is a shop in Melbourne. Located at Emporium, Lower Ground, Shop 27a/287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

Warmcore Clothing

Proudkind is a shop in Melbourne. Located at 512 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

Proudkind

Pride Comedy is back this Wednesday, with a surprise celebrity guest! Every Pride Comedy features an incredible line-up of seven LGBTQIA+ comedians over two hours (including intermission), the perfect midweek pick-me-up or date night!

Pride Comedy

Kevin Bartlett Reserve

Pre-season Training

A pre-season training session for the Melbourne Rovers SC football team.

An evening of socializing with music, karaoke, and K-pop at Melbourne's Queen's Bar.

215 Queen's Bar

Asian LGBT+ Social Night DJ KARAOKE KPOP (enter by 8.30) NON-ASIAN WELCOME

A splash-themed party for queer women, trans, and non-binary individuals.

Pride of our Footscray Nightclub & Bar

EVE SAPPHIC PARTY: SPLASH ZONE

Baby Drag with Aysha Buffet & Babies, Nichole Lonoscopy, Onlyeclipsaaa, Taramissudrag, Elbowbake and DJ Jason Conti.

Baby Drag

A drag show showcasing new and emerging drag talent with performances and DJ music.

Pre-season prep training sessions for new players of all levels.

KB Reserve

Pre-season prep training

A training session to prepare new players of all levels for the upcoming sports season.

An evening of socializing with DJ, karaoke, and K-pop music at Queen's Bar.

Weekly cruise and kink night. Contains large elements of fetish and/or kink adoration by men in gear. Leather, rubber, uniform, pups, pigs and more. Respect must be shown when attending SNP. 100% cis and trans men only.

Spit n Polish

A weekly night for men to enjoy cruising and kink activities, featuring fetish gear like leather, rubber, and uniforms.

Pride Drag Bingo includes 3 rounds of number bingo + 2 rounds of musical bingo.

Pride Drag Bingo with Rubi Taboo

Join Melbourne Leathermen for their monthly meet-up in the front bar. Get your gear on and come join them before Spit n Polish hits into high gear for another cruisy Thursday.

Melbourne Leathermen Monthly Meet-up

Melbourne Leathermen

A monthly social gathering for men hosted by Melbourne Leathermen at The Laird Hotel.

DJs spinning non-stop pop and club anthems all the way until dawn. Open 10pm til dawn, free entry all night long.

The Peel

Planet Pop - Fridays

A party with DJs playing nonstop pop and club music all night long at The Peel Hotel.

A drag event featuring Aysha Buffet and Xena Ghost with lip sync battles and a $150 voucher prize.

It's Hey Sunday

Louise Jameson performs 'Shakespeares Mistress' alongside special guest Nigel Fairs. Shakespeare’s Mistress is Louise Jameson’s ‘desert island disc’ choices from Shakespeare’s canon, which she shares with you alongside her very personal memories of the last 50 years. From Shakespeare to TV Soaps, from Doctor Who to Tenko and from the National to stand-up, a life in performance!

Shakespeare's Mistress

A performance by Louise Jameson sharing her favorite Shakespeare works and personal memories from her career.

Join the vibrant celebration at Laird Melbourne with live performances, dance, and a lively atmosphere in support of Pride.

Laird Melbourne

Laird Melbourne Pride Party

Dedicated club night with dancefloor till 3am, featuring three DJ's.

Pride of our Footscray

Saturday Club Night

A night of dancing and partying at Pride of Our Footscray with three DJs until 3am.

Our Metro 7 outdoor campaign kicks off in March with matches every Sunday.

Metro 7 outdoor campaign matches

A series of outdoor soccer matches as part of the Metro 7 campaign happening every Sunday.

Daytime event with Louise Jameson and Nigel Fairs. This is a bundle option with the 'Shakespeare's Mistress' performance the previous day.

Glenroy Community Hub Library

Day Event with Louise Jameson and Nigel Fairs

A daytime event featuring Louise Jameson and Nigel Fairs.

A gentle, playful gathering designed for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals seeking connection in a low-sensory, pressure-free environment. The event features a 2-hour facilitated space with grounding meditation, familiar low-pressure games like UNO and Connect Four, and small group activities, all aimed at fostering natural connection without overwhelm. Attendees can enjoy snacks, herbal tea, and fidgets, with a focus on nervous system safety and inclusive, soft facilitation. The event is capped at 14 participants to ensure a spacious and supportive experience.

Carlisle Street

Pause & Play - A Queer & Neurodivergent Event

A 2-hour in-person gathering designed for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals to connect in a low-sensory, pressure-free environment. The event features grounding meditation, rotating game stations with familiar, low-pressure games like UNO and Scrabble, small group play, snacks, herbal tea, and fidgets. It prioritizes nervous system safety, clarity, and softness, allowing attendees to arrive as they are, stay regulated, and connect through shared play rather than forced conversation. The event aims to foster community, playful presence, and accessible social interaction.

Pause & Play - Queer & Neurodivergent Games Event

Join the Melbourne Pride Parade to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with a vibrant march featuring colorful floats, costumes, and community spirit.

U Bar

Melbourne Pride Parade 2026

Club shoot at DT's Hotel with performances by Tender Boy and Lee Galea. Dress code: casual clothing. Extras wanted for club shoot.

Extras Required!!

On the first Monday of each month, join a couple hundred other guys for a night of cruisey fun. Strip down to your jocks, briefs, y-fronts, g-string, boxers or swimmers. Featuring 2 bars, a dark room, a beer garden and upbeat tunes, it’s the perfect way to kick off the month.

Underwear Party

A monthly event where men can come together to socialize and enjoy a night of cruising in underwear or swimwear at The Laird Hotel.

Join the Pride March celebration with vibrant parade activities and community gathering.

Pride March

First Tuesday of every month at The Laird.

The Laird

SNKR Bar Social

A monthly social gathering for men held on the first Tuesday of each month at The Laird.

A training session to prepare new players of all levels for the upcoming season.

Pride Musical Drag Bingo is 5 rounds of musical bingo only!

Pride Musical Drag Bingo with The Birthday Girl

The Birthday Girl

A musical bingo game with five rounds, hosted by The Birthday Girl at Pride of our Footscray.

A party where DJs play nonstop pop and club music all night long.

Tom’s Hide Out is your invitation to gear up, lock in, and join a night built for leathermen, their admirers, and the curious. This is LEATHER • SOCIAL • CRUISE. Think boots, harnesses, cigars, jocks, vests. Or just that jacket you never had a reason to wear. This is the reason. Dark room available. Cloak included. Leather encouraged. Masculinity celebrated. Kink respected. No judgment. No apologies. Just leather. Consent is mandatory. Respect is non-negotiable.

Tom's Hide Out

A social and cruising event for leathermen and their admirers to celebrate leather culture and kink.

An evening of socializing with DJ karaoke and K-pop music at Queen's Bar.

Melbourne CBD & Event Sites

A nightclub event with dancing until 3am featuring three DJs.

A lively dance event featuring DJ Spyke at The Peel, running from 10PM until dawn.

Sunday March 8 Dance Party

A relaxed (but slightly chaotic) art creating session hosted by drag king Roxy Rawhide. Expect laughter, strange drawings, and surprising conversations. In a world drowning in increasingly polished AI art, making something imperfect is a revolutionary act.

Sketchy Behaviour

A casual art-making session hosted by drag king Roxy Rawhide focused on creating imperfect and playful drawings.

A warm queer after-work gathering featuring comedy, poetry, drag, live guitar and vocals, drinks, and community vibes. The event is designed for inclusivity and relaxation, allowing attendees to come as they are, mingle casually, and enjoy performances and conversations in a friendly environment. It is organized by QUEER AMPLIFY and takes place at Top Yard Rooftop in Melbourne, VIC.

QUEER AMPLIFY: Soft Sparks

Associate Professor Senthorun Raj will discuss his monograph, 'The Emotions of LGBT Rights and Reforms: Repairing Law,' analyzing how emotions influence conflicts over LGBT rights and law reforms. The event includes a conversation with Professor Paula Gerber, focusing on topics like religious exceptions, legal gender recognition, and LGBT education across various countries. The seminar is scheduled for March 12, 2026, from 17:30 to 18:45 AEDT at Monash University Law Chambers, Melbourne.

The Emotions of LGBT Rights and Reforms: Repairing Law

Weekly drag bingo hosted by Isis Avis Loren & Jemima Handful with prizes and $15 Espresso Martinis.

Drag Bingo+

Emerging drag performers hosted by Aysha Buffet with DJ sets and drink specials.

Melbourne Drag Night

Friday night entertainment with Leasa Mann and other performers, plus drink specials.

Leasa Mann & Performers Night

Kick off the weekend with live performances and DJ sets, featuring special drink offers.

Friday Night Vibes

Weekend celebration with shows, DJ, and cocktails, featuring performances by Luma & guests.

Saturday Night at Mollie's

An energetic Saturday night with shows, DJ, and special cocktails to enjoy the weekend.

Saturday Celebrations

Join us for a fabulous Sunday night with lip-sync performances, sparkle, and the SLAY4PAY show.

Sunday Glow & Show

Join Aysha Buffet and guests for a glamorous Sunday show with lipsyncs and laughs.

Sunday Slay & Sparkle

Monthly every third Tuesday. For men + male identified artists + models.

Laird Life Drawing

A monthly social event where queer, male artists and models come together to draw, connect, and explore various themes related to nude and kink-inspired art.

A showcase of emerging drag performers hosted by Aysha Buffet with DJ sets and drink specials.

Melbourne's Emerging Drag Night

All-sapphic drag lineup performing their favourite Chappell songs, a girlypop dancefloor all night long, and plenty of pink (pony club) cocktails and red wine (supernova) available at the bar!

Chappell Roan Night

A party featuring sapphic drag performances, a dancefloor, and themed cocktails.

Kick off the weekend with performances by Leasa Mann and guest artists, plus drink specials.

Friday Night Vibes with Leasa Mann

Enjoy Saturday nights with shows featuring Luma & special guests, DJ sets, and cocktails.

Join Aysha Buffet & guests for a fabulous Sunday show with laughs, lipsyncs, and sparkle.

Join us for our weekly cruisy kink n fetish night with buzzcuts, bootblacks and more. Doors are open and SnP kicks off whenever you get here. Doors are open and it's free entry

Spit n Polish + Melbourne Leathers monthly meet up

A weekly gay kink and fetish night with open doors and free entry at The Laird Hotel.

A social and cruising event for leathermen and their admirers featuring leather attire, dark rooms, and a focus on masculinity and kink.

A monthly event where men wear underwear and enjoy bars, music, and socializing at The Laird Hotel.

Join us to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Gala of Melbourne Glamourheads Sharks.

Lakeside Pavilion

Melbourne Glamourheads Sharks 25th Anniversary Gala

A community celebration marking the 25th anniversary of Melbourne Glamourheads Sharks.

A subterranean dance rave with a fierce kink aesthetic held at Basement, 284 Smith St Collingwood, featuring techno music, a sex-positive and gender-inclusive environment, and suggested dress code including latex, nude, jocks, underwear, pups, leather, and club kid styles. The event runs from 22:00 on April 18, 2026, to 03:00 on April 19, 2026.

Basement, Wheat, Wine & Whisky

DELINQUENT XIII

A monthly sip and draw held every third Tuesday at The Laird. This creative gathering brings queer, male-identified artists and professional male-identified models together in a shared space of expression, connection, and curiosity. Each session explores classical nude modelling as well as future themed sessions inspired by rope, rubber, leather, sport, and other kink aesthetics. From seasoned artists to first timers, everyone is welcome. Laird Life Drawing offers a supportive network where artists can feel seen, step out of their home studios, and into a public arena of shared experience.

A monthly social art event where queer, male-identified artists and models gather to draw and explore various themes and aesthetics.

A social and cruising event for leathermen, their admirers, and the curious focused on leather, masculinity, and kink.

A monthly social event where queer, male-identified artists and models gather to draw, connect, and explore various themes including nude and kink-inspired aesthetics.

A social and cruising event for leathermen and their admirers focused on leather, kink, and masculinity.

A monthly life drawing session for queer, male-identified artists and models to practice classical and themed nude figure drawing.

A monthly life drawing session for queer, male-identified artists and models to explore nude and kink-inspired themes in a supportive community setting.

The perfect staple tee with an embroidered queer hand lettered design. Available in Black with White embroidery and White with Black embroidery These shirts are technically 'Men's Fit' but are well and truly unisex. Available in sizes XS-5XL The designs are embroidered in Melbourne on AS colour shirts, which are made ethically in Bangladesh.

Queer Embroidered T Shirt

The perfect staple tee featuring 'Butch.' embroidery on a pale green shirt. These shirts are technically 'Men's Fit' but are well and truly unisex. Available in S-3XL The designs are embroidered in Melbourne on AS colour shirts, which are made ethically in Bangladesh.

Butch Embroidered T Shirt

The perfect staple tee featuring 'daddy.' embroidery on a pale pink shirt. These shirts are technically 'Men's Fit' but are well and truly unisex. Available in S-3XL The designs are embroidered in Melbourne on AS colour shirts, which are made ethically in Bangladesh.

Daddy Embroidered T Shirt

Cause trans women are real women! THE DETAILS Size: 11 cm (w) x 3.2 cm (h) - 4.35 in (w) x 1.27 in (h) Material: Die Cut Vinyl Sticker with Matte Laminate Use: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use Finish: Matte SHIPPING This product ships from the USA and Australia. Check out our FAQ for more shipping details!

Trans Women Are Women Sticker

THE DETAILS Size: 3 cm (w) x 2.5 cm (h) - 1.2 in (w) x 1 in (h) Backing: 1 x Black rubber backing_, can be upgrading to a secure locking backing. Material: Soft enamel pin with gold plating. Packaging: Uncoated linen backing card and protective cello sleeve (recyclable) SHIPPING This product ships from Australia. Check out our FAQ for more shipping details!

The First Pride Was A Riot Pin

Let people know your pronouns with our cute pronoun pins. THE DETAILS Size: 3 cm (w) x 3 cm (h) - 1.2 in (w) x 1.2 in (h) Backing: 1 x Black rubber backing, can be upgrading to a secure locking backing, this pin requires 1 back. Material: Hard enamel pin with gold plating. SHIPPING This product ships from Australia. Check out our FAQ for more shipping details!

They/Them Round Pronoun Pin

The 'Gay Power' Sticker has been designed by hand and printed with a matte UV coating made to protect the sticker in an outdoor environment. They are weatherproof, scratch proof and super long lasting! THE DETAILS Size: 6.5 cm (w) x 7 cm (h) - 2.55 in (w) x 2.75 in (h) Material: Die Cut Vinyl Sticker with Matte Laminate Use: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use Finish: Matte SHIPPING This product ships from the USA and Australia. Check out our FAQ for more shipping details!

Gay Power Sticker

Cute, premium quality, and with a super luxe matt finish. You'll love this sticker! You'll also love that it's 100% weatherproof vinyl, UV resistant for 6+ months, and designed by queer/trans artist Luka Wild. Great for phone cases, cars, skateboards, laptops, water bottles - anything you like!

Show yourself more love sticker

This design is inspired by a sign that was displayed at a pride parade in Boston, the parade occurred in either 1974 or 1975 and the original photo was taken by Spencer Grant. This product is a part of our History of Pride collection THE DETAILSSize: 5.5 cm (w) x 7 cm (h) - 2.16 in (w) x 2.75 in (h)Material: Die Cut Vinyl Sticker with Matte LaminateUse: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use SHIPPING This product ships from the USA and Australia

I Feel Good, Lesbian & Alive Sticker

Designed in 2010, this flag's colours represent pansexuality's interest in all genders as partners. The pink represents women, yellow non-binary and gender-nonconforming people, and the blue is for men. The Size: 3ft x 5ft / 90cm x 150cm / 36" x 60" The Material: high quality, light-weight polyester with two metal eyelets that is durable and made for both indoor and outdoor use. If we do not currently stock your flag, or we've sold out, please send us a message so we can help you find what you are after.

Melbourne

Upcoming Events

Pride Comedy

Pre-season Training

Asian LGBT+ Social Night DJ KARAOKE KPOP (enter by 8.30) NON-ASIAN WELCOME

EVE SAPPHIC PARTY: SPLASH ZONE

Baby Drag

Pre-season prep training

Asian LGBT+ Social Night DJ KARAOKE KPOP (enter by 8.30) NON-ASIAN WELCOME

Pride Drag Bingo with Rubi Taboo

Sports Leagues

Bent Kranks

ClimbingQTs

Dance Cats

Kingston City Rollers

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

Rising Violet Press

Hares & Hyenas

Beans Bar

The 86

Shop Queer-Owned in Melbourne

Queer Embroidered T Shirt

Trans Women Are Women Sticker

Gay Power Sticker

Pansexual Flag

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