The Final Flare: Melt Festival Closes This Weekend with a Riot of Pride and Joy!
Get ready to throw on your most fabulous outfit and dive in—the Melt Festival of Queer Arts and Culture is wrapping up its spectacular 2025 run this weekend, and it’s going out with an unforgettable bang! Hosted by the Brisbane Powerhouse and spanning venues across the city, the final days are set to deliver a breathtaking crescendo of community, creativity, and queer joy.
🚤 Saturday: The River Runs Rainbow with the River Pride Parade!
The biggest event of the weekend is undoubtedly the triumphant return of the River Pride Parade on Saturday, November 8.
- The Flotilla: The Brisbane River/Maiwar will flow rainbow as a fabulous flotilla of boats—from grand yachts to adorned paddleboards—cruises from West End to the Brisbane Powerhouse, turning the water into a moving, glittering spectacle of pride.
- The River Pride Picnic: You don’t need a boat to join the party! Head to New Farm Park for the free, family-friendly River Pride Picnic from 12pm to approximately 3pm. You’ll get front-row seats to the parade’s grand finale, complete with market stalls, food trucks, performances, and more, as the boats dock.
Plus, you can still catch the Melting Pot pop-up venue at Brisbane Powerhouse, which is set to be a riot of late-night performance, music, and full-spectrum queer energy!
🎤 Sunday: A Thousand Voices and a Fond Farewell
The festival closes on Sunday, November 9 with a momentous and emotional event:
- 1000 Voices: Be part of history as Melt culminates in a powerful, unforgettable choral event. Over a thousand singers from LGBTQIA+ and Pride Choirs across Australia and New Zealand will unite in song for a spectacular performance, creating a rainbow harmony of voices—a truly powerful celebration of community and unity.
This weekend is your last chance to experience the bold, beautiful, and boundary-pushing heart of the Melt Festival. Don’t miss the final days of this spectacular celebration of art, identity, and pride!
