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THANK YOU PORT DOUGLAS, YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended the recent 2021 Hot & Steamy Festival!  It was an epic event and was bigger, bolder and sweatier than ever.


Check out the pics under the Gallery section on the site and on our social media pages.


Can't wait to see you again in 2022!!!


The 2021 Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival Setting The Bar

Despite the tropical weather being a little more wet and rainy than hot and steamy, the Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival weekend still shone bright like a diamond as an excellent example of diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community in Far North Queensland, as well as successful festival management in a Covid-19 world.


This year’s event headline act was international cabaret phenomenon Hans, a clear crowd-pleasing favourite who belted out high energy anthem tunes alongside his two talented backup singers and two bare-chested dancers at three separate events, each show outdoing the last. First time visitors to Port Douglas, Hans and his crew were well received by weekend crowds who danced and celebrated from Thursday through to Monday.


The second Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival drew around 1,600 ticket holders across eleven events in iconic spots around Port Douglas, giving the area a much needed boost to tourism during the traditionally quiet time of year.


Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said “I thoroughly congratulate festival directors, Nathan Clarke and Jason Penrose, regarding the success of the event. It exceeded everyone’s expectations, was an enormous amount of fun and has been a much needed boost to our local economy.  “I’m very proud that Council supported this and look forward to its return in 2022.”


Planning for Hot & Steamy 2022 has already commenced and will be held in conjunction with the national Better Together 2022 conference, facilitated by LGBTIQ+ advocacy group, The Equality Project. The Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival dates have been locked in for January 20 – 23, 2022.

our hottest & SWEATIEST photos from 2021

2021 Festival Events

Diamond & Pearls Welcome Party

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Thursday 18th Feb

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Friday 19th Feb

WHITE PARTY @ Sugar Wharf

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TROPICAL VINTAGE SWIMWEAR SHOW

Friday 19th Feb

TROPICAL VINTAGE SWIMWEAR SHOW

TROPICAL VINTAGE SWIMWEAR SHOW

TROPICAL VINTAGE SWIMWEAR SHOW

Saturday 20th Feb

SUNSET BOOZE CRUISE

TROPICAL VINTAGE SWIMWEAR SHOW

GET LEI'D LUAU @ ZINC

Saturday 20th Feb

GET LEI'D LUAU @ ZINC

TROPICAL VINTAGE SWIMWEAR SHOW

GET LEI'D LUAU @ ZINC

Saturday 20th Feb

MAIN FESTIVAL PARTY @ Central Hotel

Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ St Crispin's Cafe

Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ St Crispin's Cafe

Saturday 20th Feb

Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ St Crispin's Cafe

Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ St Crispin's Cafe

Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ St Crispin's Cafe

Sunday 21st Feb

Soaked Pool Party @ Niramaya

Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ St Crispin's Cafe

Soaked Pool Party @ Niramaya

Sunday 21st Feb

CLOSING PARTY @ TURTLE COVE

RECOVERY LUNCH @ HEMINGWAY'S

Soaked Pool Party @ Niramaya

Sunday 21st Feb

RECOVERY LUNCH @ HEMINGWAY'S

RECOVERY LUNCH @ HEMINGWAY'S

RECOVERY LUNCH @ HEMINGWAY'S

Monday 22nd Feb

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Message from Tourism Minister, Stirling Hinchliffe

The Port Douglas Hot and Steamy Festival is back for its second edition in Tropical North Queensland.

Set amongst World Heritage-listed rainforests, balmy sea breezes and one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world - The Great Barrier Reef – the 2021 Hot and Steamy Festival is fast earning a reputation in the LGBTQI+ community as an event not to be missed.

As the only summer festival of its kind in 2021, organisers say the Port Douglas Hot and Steamy Festival is becoming the LGBTQI+ community’s Mardi Gras warm up getaway event.

The 2021 Port Douglas Hot and Steamy Festival is supported by Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program.    

Events like the Hot and Steamy Festival and others make a significant contribution to communities like Port Douglas. 

While you’re here, take time out to explore this amazing region with local businesses such as the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, or a day out on the Great Barrier Reef with a tour boat operator.

Supporting local business is your ticket to an unforgettable holiday getaway here in Tropical North Queensland. 

   

Stirling Hinchliffe

Tourism Minister 

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Better yet, see us in person!

We would love to meet Festival goers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.

Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival

Saltwater Luxury Apartments, 30 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas Queensland 4877, Australia

+61 403 340 478

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2022 Hot & Steamy Dates

The 2022 Hot & Steamy Festival will be held from Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 January 2022 in Port Douglas. 


In other great news, the LGBTIQ+ Better Together Conference will be held from 14 - 19 January and a range of Hot & Steamy events will also be held in both Cairns & Port Douglas during that week.  Stay tuned for details...