Since 2018, Geelong Rainbow has been a membership-based not-for-profit committed to creating awareness, facilitating support, and enabling connection for the G21 LGBTIQA+SB community.

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2027 Geelong Rainbow Festival

On Saturday, February 20th, 2027, Geelong Rainbow Inc. invites you to join us at Johnstone Park for a historic milestone, the 10th Annual Geelong Rainbow Festival!

For a decade, our annual festival has been a celebration of visibility, joy, and safety for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families across Geelong, the Bellarine, and Western Victoria. Our 10th-anniversary theme, Legacy, is a tribute to both the story of Geelong Rainbow Inc. and the rich, enduring Queer history of the City of Greater Geelong. At the 2027 Festival, we honor the trailblazers, grassroots advocates, and local allies who paved the way, while creating a lasting impact for the generations following in our footsteps.

The Geelong Rainbow Festival is an amazing event, but also a very expensive event. Your support means the world to our community and we can’t thank you enough for contributing.

What Your Support Makes Possible

To keep the Geelong Rainbow Festival accessible to everyone, entry remains free and open to all ages. Your donation directly supports:

Local Queer Performing Artists & Musicians: Showcasing regional talent and diversity on the main stage.
Family & Youth Zones: Creating safe, joyful spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth, rainbow families, and allies.
Community History & Public Art: Interactive installations celebrating local queer heritage and storytelling.
Safe & Accessible Infrastructure: Ensuring Johnstone Park is fully accessible, secure, and welcoming for every attendee.

Help Us Build the Next Chapter

Whether you’ve been marching with us since year one or are joining the celebration for the first time, your contribution helps secure the legacy of pride in Greater Geelong.

Donate today to power the 10th Annual Geelong Rainbow Festival!

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Raised so far:

our fundraising goal is $50,000

Thanks to our amazing supporters!

Memberships (July)

Parker Rettke

Memberships (June)

Events (June)

VicHealth (Sponsor)

$500

$30

$500

$5500

Thanks to our Major Sponsors!

WHAT WE DO

Creating Awareness

Promoting and showcasing LGBTIQA+ Voices through the sharing of current and relevant news.

Facilitating Support

Through a person centric focus – addressing the needs of individuals and the voices of the wider community.

Enabling Connection

To encourage open and transparent channels and nurture community alliances within and beyond our current networks.

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Disclaimer

Please note, Geelong Rainbow Inc is a community‑led, volunteer‑run organisation and is not a crisis or counselling service. We’re unable to provide emergency support or respond to urgent mental health concerns.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help:

Call 000 if there is immediate danger

Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)

Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer support) – 1800 184 527 or webchat at qlife.org.au (3pm–midnight)