Midsumma Festival 2026

Wise Words - A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling

Our annual sellout spoken word event Wise Words is back! Come join us for an evening of intergenerational storytelling. 
Wise Words features a line-up of some of Australia's most prominent and talented LGBTIQ+ women and gender diverse folk. Previous guests include Joan Nestle, Sophie Cunningham, Laniyuk, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Amy Middleton, Claire G. Coleman, Sez, Kirsty Webeck, Sarah Ward, Aurelia St Clair and many, many more. 
Food and refreshments (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) provided!