Pride Party at Hotel Esplanade

Espy’s iconic Midsumma Pride March afterparty is back!

From parade to party – Pride ’26 at The Espy is the move!

Pride Fest lands at The Espy on Sunday 1 February with a full-scale Pride Party in partnership with Midsumma Festival and Poof Doof.

Celebrating one of the biggest moments on St Kilda’s summer calendar, the Espy will come alive from midday with music, performances and Pride energy across the venue.

Is there a better way to celebrate Pride ’26 than with a party of over-the-top decor, thirst-quenching rainbow cocktails, and non-stop entertainment to keep you dancing until dawn?

Here’s the plan — grab your crew and head straight from the parade to the Espy. The party kicks off at noon and runs till late. Oh, and did we mention? It’s FREE ENTRY!

Let’s make Pride ’26 one to remember. See you at The Espy!

Limited bookings available via our website. Walk-ins are welcome!

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Iconic performances from Grammy-nominated powerhouse and Nigerian pop girlie Kah-Lo, and a fierce line-up of DJs and drag artists!

Australian-born queer icon KIEYNAN LONSDALE, actor, artist and global star, Keiynan takes over The Espy for a landmark Pride celebration you won’t want to miss. will take to our iconic Espy staircase for a show-stopping performance guaranteed to shut down the dancefloor!

Hosted by FROCK HUDSON, we’re also proudly showcasing a who’s who of Australia’s queer dance community, with performances lighting up three rooms across the venue:

DJs (A-Z) ACROSS ALL ROOMS

GERSH x POOF DOOF TAKEOVER

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