Out in the Open Festival
15 events, 15 days and 15 years of pride, diversity and community connection, OUTintheOPEN Festival returns to Greater Shepparton.
Rainbow pride will once again take centre stage in regional Victoria as the 2026 OUT in the OPEN Festival kicks off in Greater Shepparton.
The 15-day festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, embracing the theme “Homegrown and Glowing”.
This year’s highlights include:
- Festival Opening Night
- Drag Singo Bingo
- Carnival Day at Queens Gardens
- Carnival Day After Glow Party
- Day OUT to Castlemaine Pride
- Two festival brunches at Elsewhere at SAM
- Workshops, arts and community events throughout the festival.
Tickets are on sale now; time for visitors from across Victoria to start planning their festival experience.
Visit www.outintheopen.org.au for tickets and the full program.
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