Queer History Walking Tour - St Kilda

Join the Australian Queer Archives and Thorne Harbour Health for a vibrant journey through St Kilda’s LGBTQIA+ history as part of Midsumma Festival!

Guided by a fabulous local queer historian, this immersive walking tour explores the landmarks, venues, and stories that shaped St Kilda’s queer past and continue to influence its present. Along the way, you’ll visit sites of LGBTIQ+ significance including the Victorian Pride Centre, Pride March route, Ritz Hotel, El Sombrero, Mandate, Queerways Murals, and more. Much of our route will be guided by the AQA's collection, community stories and THH's own legacy in the area, connecting heritage and community memory with today’s celebrations.

This isn’t your regular walk—it’s an engaging experience that celebrates resilience, connection, and diversity, while spotlighting the legacy of queer spaces and culture in one of Melbourne’s most iconic suburbs.

Tour begins at 5:30pm at the Victorian Pride Centre and runs for approximately 1.5 hours. Participants are encouraged to bring sturdy shoes, water, and sun protection. Come with friends, or join solo and meet new people along the way—this event is as much about community as it is about history.

Accessibility: The tour takes place mostly outdoors and includes some narrow footpaths. If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact the organiser at events@thorneharbour.org

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