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Poof Doof Gay on the Lawn is one of Melbourne’s most popular outdoor gay events and returns at the end of the Midusmma celebrations.
Poof Doof celebrates Midsumma with a unique event that celebrates all thing pride in Melbourne. Whether you are dancing to the Poof Doof resident DJs or watching the high energy drag performers, the Gay on The Lawn party has something for everyone.
- Stay close to the party at The Prince Hotel, featuring stylish art deco rooms and perfect beach location. The hotel has been recently reurbished with even more luxurious amenities.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates and venue – from 1pm to 9pm.
- Get ready to be bowled over, because this Midusmma, Poof Doof are celebrating with a super Gay Day on the lawn.
- Enjoy a gourmet Bbq and a massive day rave direct from the Poof Doof stage with live performances and outrageous drag shows.
- The Soundtrack Of Summer will come from some of Poof Doof’s DJ Legends.
- Gay Day on the Lawn is the ultimate Midsumma Pride march after-party.
- The party takes over St Kilda’s Sports Club on Fitzroy Street.
- Enjoy the convenience of your own apartment, just steps from the beach and the party at The Quest St Kilda Bayside, a condo hotel offerin stylish suites and rooms in a quiet neighbourhood.
The Venue
- The event takes place in St Kilda Bowls Club, close to all the gay bars and clubs in the popular gay district
- It is the perfect venue to party, chill or mingle, just south of the
- The club is a 12-minute drive, south of Melbourne’s CBD.
- Trams run regularly from the city center to St Kilda Beach, with the number 16 and 96 trams being the most direct routes. The tram journey from the city center takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Where to stay in Gay Melbourne
The following hotels are close to Melbourne’s top attractions and the Midsumma celebrations:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Crown Metropol Hotel in Southbank
is stylish and close to all the bars and club
For further information and advice on
Midsummer Gay on the Lawn Website
Melbourne’s gay bars & clubs are located in St Kilda and South Yarra south of the city or in Collingwood, Richmond and Fitzroy north of the city and one in Yarraville.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel, Exhibition Street, Melbourne, City of Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, the Melbourne Marriott Hotel features a swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre. Guests can also relax at the restaurant, cafe or bar. All rooms are spacious and non-smoking, offering cable TV, a minibar and a desk with high-speed internet access. The Melbourne Marriott Hotel is conveniently located only minutes from Her Majesty's Theatre, Federation Square
8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Rising above
’s vibrant Southbank precinct, offers with of the city or Port Phillip Bay. Each room features original artworks and marble bathrooms.Each room includes a large plasma-screen TV with laptop video-on-demand system, an iPod docking station, and a separate dressing room. The city and bay views are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.
51, Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, City of Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Situated in Melbourne and with Princess Theatre reachable within 300 metres, Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and organising tours for guests.
19, Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, City of Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Located in the heart of Melbourne's restaurant and theatre district on Little Bourke Street, Ovolo Laneways offers original artworks, luxurious bathrooms, quality furnishings and free high-speed wireless internet. Situated in the CBD, Ovolo Laneways is a 3-minute walk from Parliament and a 5-minute walk from Treasury Gardens
91 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
All air-conditioned apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. Each have a lounge area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi
9 Finlay Pl, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Situated in the Carlton district of Melbourne Every unit has a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a dishwasher. A microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle.
160 Argyle St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher & an oven. A microwave & toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. A living area with a flat-screen TV. Laundry facilities are available.
78 Oxford St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
This air-conditioned apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. It also has a flat-screen TV with free streaming service. Bathroom comes with a hair dryer
Vault 13 Banana Alley Vaults, situated under the railway viaduct at the Corner of Flinders and Queensbridge streets in the CBD.
Subway Sauna is Melbourne's premiere Gay mens sauna. Operating in the heart of the CBD and fresh from a recent re-fit, Subway Sauna has earned a reputation as the cleanest and friendliest of it`s kind.
106 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066,
Australia's largest & cruisiest Gay & Bi-Sexual Sauna
113 Wellington Street Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
Fun gay bar with drags shows and a dance floor
103 Smith Steet Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Sircuit is an inclusive Gay bar on Smith Street Fitzroy. The bar is free entry (except for special events listed on our website) Drag show gay party bar with something for everyone
230-232 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Open Tuesday to Sunday in Fitzroy, this 1980s New York-themed gay bar and diner is a colourful paradise filled with drag bingo, trivia, and karaoke
60 King St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
ADAM is Melbourne's nudist pub for guys
The techno-heavy, sans-clothes, queer dance parties you want to be at. The big brother of the Fitzroy bar ADAM. If techno is not your thing, we also offer a complete Pop, Disco & Funk Floor with Chill Lounge
108 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
Gay Bar and Restaurant with fun staff and drag shows
185 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Gay bar and Restaurant Cocktails, Pan-Asian eats, cabaret & drag shows in a hip space with red lamps & exposed brick.
386 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Since 2014 POOF DOOF Gay Bar in Melbourne has served as the city's biggest Gay nightclub
103 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Camp gay bar with drag shows and great burgers.
60 King St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Gay Night club with events and party nights
149 Gipps Street Abbotsford VIC 3067,Australia,
In 1998 The Laird and Club 80 were granted ‘Male-only’ status by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in deference to their history and service to the gay community.
While we still maintain this status, a few times a year we open the doors to the community for events such as Vic Leather Open Day (May), Men on Men Open Day (June) and Northside Bizarre (October).
Formerly known as "Melbourne's only bear and leather bar", The Laird has progressed over the years to become a haven, meeting place and party space for same-sex attracted CIS and Trans males.
One of the best known gay bars with something happening every night
29 Fitzroy Street St Kilda VIC 3182,
AustraliaThe oldest gay bar in Melbourne and still one of the best.
164 Church Street Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Friendly gay pub with a magical beer garden
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Higlights of previous Gay on the Lawn Melbourne parties.