Country Network Events
Our Country Network events are a great chance to make new friends and socialise with other members.
We have events all over the country ranging from camping and travel to dinners or coffee catch-ups.
Not a member? Don’t worry, come along to our non-member welcome events,
or Join Today and experience our great fun and friendly member-only events.
Midsumma
Melbourne’s summer (January/February) each year with an explosion of queer events that centre around hidden and mainstream queer culture, involving local, interstate, and international artists.
In 2025, Midsumma Festival will run from Sunday 19 January to Sunday 9 February.
All 2025 significant events are:
Sunday 19 January 2025: Midsumma Carnival
Sunday 2 February 2025: Midsumma Pride March
Sunday 9 February 2025: Victoria’s Pride Street Party
VIC - Chill Out Festival 2025
We are excited to share that ChillOut festival's theme in 2025 will be RAINBOW CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!
Join us for Australia's longest running regional LGBTQIA+ pride festival in Daylesford in central Victoria's beautiful spa country.
6-10 March 2025
TAS -Pride Coffee Deloraine
Pride Coffee is a monthly catch-up for the LGBTIAQ+ community, friends and allies. Held at Deloraine Deli in Deloraine on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 10:30am.
Please RSVP to garry@workingitout.org.au so we can ensure enough space for us!
This is not a Country Network Event. Friends are welcome
Tas-Out Together
Inviting you to join a Multicultural LGBTQIA+ group offering:
Friendships, Safe space, Support, and Social Events
SA - 1033 Coffee Group
Every Saturday each month at 10.33am join us for a cofee and catch up!
Members and guests welcome. RSVP is not required just turn up!
SA - The Astor Hotel Dinner Group
Friday, October 4th-11th-18th-25th - Mark your diary.
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Astor Hotel 437 Pulteney St. Adelaide S.A
* This is not a Country Network Event
If you would like to connect with fellow members who may be attending.
Michael Alexander Stokes 0400 478 768
SA - Victor Harbour Meetup
The venue changes regularly and to find out were the next meeting is you are requested to SMS Lindsey Pryde 0428 552 661
SA - Diverse-City Coffee Catch up
Coffee catch up is for men & women from all walks of life who just enjoy meeting people.
There will be men’s tables & women’s tables available each week if required, however, all are welcome to attend each wednesday.
TAS - Friendz Group Coffee Morning
Every Wednesday in the month - Mark your diary
Contact: Rod at hobartfriendz@gmail.com
If you would like to connect with fellow members of Country Network who may be attending.
This is not a Country Network event. Friends are welcome
SA - 1033 Coffee Group
Every Saturday each month at 10.33am join us for a cofee and catch up!
Members and guests welcome. RSVP is not required just turn up!
SA - The Astor Hotel Dinner Group
Friday, October 4th-11th-18th-25th - Mark your diary.
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Astor Hotel 437 Pulteney St. Adelaide S.A
* This is not a Country Network Event
If you would like to connect with fellow members who may be attending.
Michael Alexander Stokes 0400 478 768
TAS - Pride Coffee Ulverstone
Pride Coffee is a monthly catch-up for the LGBTiAQ+ community, friends and allies. Held at Hey Buddy in West Ulverstone on the 4th Friday of every month at 10:30am. Please RSVP to garry@workingitout.org.au so we can ensure enough space for us! Hope to see you there!
TAS - Pride Coffee Ulverstone
Pride Coffee is a monthly catch-up for the LGBTiAQ+ community, friends and allies. Held at Hey Buddy in West Ulverstone on the 4th Friday of every month at 10:30am. Please RSVP to garry@workingitout.org.au so we can ensure enough space for us! Hope to see you there!
SA - Victor Harbour Meetup
The venue changes regularly and to find out were the next meeting is you are requested to SMS Lindsey Pryde 0428 552 661
Drag’d Out Beechworth
"A LOUD AND PROUD QUEER EVENT"
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BEECHWORTH
IN THE HIGH COUNTRY OF VICTORIA
Every November the town of Beechworth celebrates "Drag'd Out" a queer positive all inclusive community event involving the whole town and people from all over the world.
Think Drag Kings, Queens and everything in between then add world-class performers and you have a festival.
With some of Australia's headline acts and up an coming performers, be prepared to be blown away.
SA-Mylk Bar Gay Mens Catch Up
This event is not affiliated with Country Network, however members are welcome.
Alternate Wednesdays each month. 11th and 25th September
Contact Michael Stokes 0400 478 768
TAS - Friendz Group Coffee Morning
Every Wednesday in the month - Mark your diary
Contact: Rod at hobartfriendz@gmail.com
If you would like to connect with fellow members of Country Network who may be attending.
This is not a Country Network event. Friends are welcome
SA - Diverse-City Coffee Catch up
Coffee catch up is for men & women from all walks of life who just enjoy meeting people.
There will be men’s tables & women’s tables available each week if required, however, all are welcome to attend each wednesday.
SA - Troye Sivan Concert
Troye is a pop singer and actor whose erotic moves are reminiscent of the Pet Shop Boys of the early '80's.
SA - 1033 Coffee Group
Every Saturday each month at 10.33am join us for a cofee and catch up!
Members and guests welcome. RSVP is not required just turn up!
SA - The Astor Hotel Dinner Group
Friday, October 4th-11th-18th-25th - Mark your diary.
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Astor Hotel 437 Pulteney St. Adelaide S.A
* This is not a Country Network Event
If you would like to connect with fellow members who may be attending.
Michael Alexander Stokes 0400 478 768
SA - Victor Harbour Meetup
The venue changes regularly and to find out were the next meeting is you are requested to SMS Lindsey Pryde 0428 552 661
Rainbow on the plains
Throughout the Festival weekend, you can expect an all-ages concert packed with kid’s entertainment, food vendors and incredible entertainment, a street parade full of colour and cheer, a Fair Day for all to sit back and enjoy or do a little shopping, an adult only after party with DJs, drag performers and much more and the annual Rainbow on the Plains Pride Cup.
For further details contact www.rainbowontheplains.com.au
SA - Diverse-City Coffee Catch up
Coffee catch up is for men & women from all walks of life who just enjoy meeting people.
There will be men’s tables & women’s tables available each week if required, however, all are welcome to attend each wednesday.
TAS - Friendz Group Coffee Morning
Every Wednesday in the month - Mark your diary
Contact: Rod at hobartfriendz@gmail.com
If you would like to connect with fellow members of Country Network who may be attending.
This is not a Country Network event. Friends are welcome
VIC - Queer Sunset Awe-venture
2024 Festival Event Announcement - Queer Sunset Awe-dventure | Sun 10 Nov
The perfect way to relax and unwind after five days of fun and pride is with this
gorgeous nature filled event with the amazing Find Your Feathers team! You'll be most definitely saying "awe" as you enjoy some outdoor zen, queer nature, and a glorious sunset over Reedy Swamp.
Vic - Albury/ Wodonga Lunch
This is a member-only event, Join today to enjoy our member events.
SA - 1033 Coffee Group
Every Saturday each month at 10.33am join us for a cofee and catch up!
Members and guests welcome. RSVP is not required just turn up!
SA - Feast Cultural Festival
Cultural Festival Feast. Various locations in Adelaide and country towns. Visit website for full details.
SA - The Astor Hotel Dinner Group
Friday, November 1 - Mark your diary.
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Astor Hotel 437 Pulteney St. Adelaide S.A
* This is not a Country Network Event
If you would like to connect with fellow members who may be attending.
Michael Alexander Stokes 0400 478 768
SA - Victor Harbour Meetup
The venue changes regularly and to find out were the next meeting is you are requested to SMS Lindsey Pryde 0428 552 661
Tas - Rainbow Carers
Non-judgmental and non -stressful space.
Please join us for a free coffee and a chat or a game of cards/backgammon. We would love to see you.