Melt is an open access festival of Queer art and culture premiering in Brisbane/Magandjin, Queensland, Australia from 23 October to 10 November 2024. 

In 2024, Melt features:
– 120+ events
– 220+ individual performances
– 70+ venues
– 4 festival hubs
– 10,000 naked bodies
– A big boat parade

Born out of the success of Brisbane Powerhouse’s Melt Festival, Melt 2.0 takes pride in showcasing diverse arts and cultural events. With an expanded lineup of venues and artists, this destination city-wide festival aims to foster inclusivity, provoke thought and celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities and artists in a city gearing up to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.

Melt is produced by Brisbane Powerhouse and supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane City Council, through Brisbane Economic Development Agency. 

Melt is guided by the Melt Reference Group, a committee of LGBTQIA+ leaders and artists.

Photo: ‘Bunny’ – Melt Festival 2023. Photographer Atmosphere Photography