Sydney

Cocktails and pub grub, plus live bands and DJs, in a stylish hangout with 3 bars and a lounge.

The Oxford Hotel

Fashionable, laid-back bar featuring a British-style food menu, plus whisky & gin tastings.

The Fox Hole

Wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta and cocktails in a vibrant pub with a leafy, lantern-lit patio.

The Beresford Hotel

Enduring, vibrant pub and bar, for drag and cabaret shows, plus a cocktail lounge and terrace.

The Imperial Erskineville

Popular nightclub with 2 spaces featuring regular drag performances and DJs spinning house.

ARQ Sydney

2-story store selling men's undergarments & swimwear, a Mardi Gras & LGBTQ community supporter.

Aussie Boys

Avner's Bagels & Coffee is a restaurant in Sydney. Located at 370/372 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia.

Avner's Bagels & Coffee

Upbeat neighborhood shop featuring books, DVDs, calendars & magazines for the LGBTI community.

The Bookshop Darlinghurst

Lively refurbished 1840s venue with multiple retro-chic bars, for cocktails, canapés and live DJs.

Burdekin Hotel

Butter Restaurant is a bar in Sydney. Located at 6 Hunt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia.

Butter Restaurant

Planetdwellers is a venue in Sydney. Located at 1/113-115 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia.

Planetdwellers

Record Store is a shop in Sydney. Located at Lower Ground Floor/511 Kent Street, entrance on, Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Record Store

Happening gay bar over 3 levels with nightly entertainment, including DJs, dancers and drag shows.

Stonewall Hotel

Sydney Sauna Group is a sauna and bathhouse in Sydney. Located at Level 1/38-42 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia.

Sydney Sauna Group

Gourmet pub grub and craft beers served over 3 levels, including an open-air rooftop bar.

Taphouse Sydney

The Lifestyle Co is a shop in Sydney. Located at 109/451 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia.

The Lifestyle Co

Tongue Thai’d Eatery is a restaurant in Sydney. Located at Shop 3 265/271 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia.

Tongue Thai’d Eatery

Long-running, double-decker gay bar with DJs, dancing, risque shows and laser lights.

Universal Sydney

Bright apartments with free Wi-Fi, kitchens & balconies, plus a trendy Japanese restaurant.

Adge Hotel + Residences

Sweethearts Rooftop is a bar in Sydney. Located at Level 3/33-35 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia.

Sweethearts Rooftop

Harry’s Bondi is a restaurant in Sydney. Located at 2/136 Wairoa Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia.

Harry’s Bondi

Sock Drawer Heroes is a shop in Sydney. Located at 480 Parramatta Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia.

Sock Drawer Heroes

Harlem Starlet is a shop in Sydney. Located at 1, Shop 236/21 Bay St, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia.

Harlem Starlet

Rainbow Store is a shop in Sydney. Located at 81 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Rainbow Store

Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.

Qweer

Maine and Mara is a shop in Sydney. Located at Unit 11/37 Morley Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia.

Maine and Mara

Queer Gifts Australia is a shop in Sydney. Located at 480 Parramatta Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia.

Queer Gifts Australia

Shane Ave is a shop in Sydney. Located at 265 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia.

Shane Ave

Sydney’s gay community is centered around Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, with a lively mix of bars, clubs, and venues that cater to LGBTQ+ people. The city is internationally known for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, one of the largest pride festivals in the world.

All abilities welcome! Join us for training sessions on April 11 and April 18 at Sydney Uni Sport from 10:30 am to 12 pm.

Universal

April Training

Sydney Spectres

Subbies footy is back! Round #1. Come down and watch some bloody good rugby!

Woollahra Oval #3

2XV Convicts vs Colleagues

Sydney Convicts Rugby Club

A rugby match between the Sydney Convicts and Macquarie University at Woollahra Oval.

Join Got Soul Collective at Sweethearts Terraza in Potts Point, Sydney, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Experience curated house, disco, and R&B beats in a vibrant rooftop setting with city views. The event is part of a series known for transforming venues with soulful music, founded by veterans Pascal and Stephane Pouzet. Enjoy a full sensory experience with great music, drinks, and atmosphere at one of Sydney's beloved rooftop spots.

Sweethearts Terraza

Got Soul Collective - April 11

The event is a concert featuring Nicolas Cage Fighter as part of their Australian Tour 2026, with supporting acts The Riding Tide from New Zealand, Deadskin, and an opening act to be announced. It will take place at the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW, on Saturday, 11 April 2026, starting at 18:30. The event is for audiences aged 18 and over, with genres including hardcore, metal, hard rock, and heavy metal.

The Burdekin Hotel

Nicolas Cage Fighter Australian Tour 2026 w/ The Riding Tide (NZ), Deadskin + opener TBA

Join us for the last Priscilla Drag Brunch of the season with bottomless packages available.

Priscilla Drag Brunch - Final of the Season

Friday night art show featuring the award-winning Total Glamour trio, with performances at 8, 9, and 10pm.

Painted, Hung & On Display

A Beautiful Monument

A vibrant LGBTQ+ dance party at the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW, scheduled for Saturday, 11 April 2026, starting at 21:00. The event features high-energy DJ sets, live pop performances, and a welcoming community atmosphere for Lesbians, Queer Women, Trans, and Non-Binary People. Attendees can enjoy a night of dancing, community connection, and entertainment, with special performances from Salty, Boye Sivan, Choking Hazard, and Trixie Twirls.

JUNIPERO - Lez & Queer Party

$12 classic margaritas are served every Friday and Saturday night from 9 PM at Sweethearts Terraza, a rooftop restaurant & bar in Sydney. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for dinner from the Yucatecan-inspired menu, with kitchen last orders at 9:30 PM. The event on April 11 runs from 21:00 to 23:30, offering a vibrant rooftop atmosphere with Mexican-inspired dishes and $12 margaritas.

$12 Marg’s on The Rooftop - April 11

A vibrant LGBTQ+ dance event at Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW, on Saturday, 11 April 2026, starting at 21:00. The party features high-energy DJ sets from Erfaan & Izata, debut performances by Prettyboi.Zeke, resident GK, and special acts including Salty Live, Boye Sivan, Choking Hazard, and Trixie Twirls. The event celebrates community, connection, and inclusivity with a lineup of pop, dance, and queer performances, welcoming Lesbians, Queer Women, Trans, and Non-Binary People.

Come play basketball with Sydney Spectres. All abilities welcome.

SATURDAY TRAIN AND PLAY

A basketball play session for all abilities hosted by Sydney Spectres.

An afterparty celebrating Vanessa Amorosi's 25-year music career, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 03:00 on April 12, 2026. The event features ticket options including earlybird and final release tickets, with additional details available on the event page.

Vanessa Amorosi - Celebrating 25 Years Tour

Kick off your weekend with $10 Fireball shots and Hard Fizz, and enjoy the unexpected every Friday night.

WTF! Fridays

Enjoy Saturday nightlife at The Beresford.

The Beresford

Beresford Saturdays

Sydney's live Friday night sing-along piano bar party where attendees choose the music and sing along.

Darlinghurst

Big Gay Piano Bar

DJ N.TØN delivers a Berlin-inspired deep house set to unwind the weekend.

Sunday Recovery - 12th April

Enjoy the revamped Priscilla experience with shows at 8, 9, and 10pm every Saturday night.

The Priscilla Experience - Saturday Night Show

Sunday nightlife events at The Beresford.

Beresford Sundays

Training session for women and gender diverse individuals.

Green Square Public School

WOMEN'S AND GENDER DIVERSE TRAINING

A basketball training session for women and gender diverse players of all skill levels.

Join us for a celebration of diverse cuisines, live cooking demonstrations, and tastings from top chefs.

Gourmet Food Festival

Sydney Food Lovers

Annual music festival featuring local and international artists.

Sydney Music Festival

Sydney Arts Council

Weekly Social Basketball

A weekly social basketball game for everyone.

Learn to make and stretch roti, followed by a five-course dinner, in Ultimo.

Ultimo

Roti making masterclass & dinner experience

A youth festival hosted by C360 Youth and Family Services in Paddington, featuring various activities for young people.

Paddington

C360 Youth Week

An event focused on the ten-year anniversary of the U=U campaign, featuring a policy paper launch and discussion on the ongoing fight against HIV-related stigma. The event is scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:30 AEST.

Surry Hills

U=U Ten Years On: Policy Paper Launch and Discussion

ACON

A camp and cheeky bingo event celebrating Taylor Swift, featuring performances by Swiftie enthusiasts Charisma Belle and Naomi Palmer. Attendees are encouraged to dress in sequins and themed attire. The event includes games with prizes, supporting ACON's LGBTQ+ health programs. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the event starting at 7:00 PM, held upstairs at the Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills. Strictly 18+ with accessible facilities available.

Bingay Taylor Swift Edition

An evening event titled 'DARK HOUSE: (A)RISE Live Premiere' featuring artist Akala Newman. The event is scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 19:00 to 22:30 AEST. Tickets are available in multiple tiers, including Early Risers, General Admission, and Final Release, with prices ranging from $25 to $40 plus fees. The event aims to provide an engaging live performance experience.

DARK HOUSE: (A)RISE Live Premiere – Akala Newman

Bingay is a gay/drag bingo event organized by ACON, taking place at The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. The event features humorous rules, penalties, antics, lewd calls, and prizes, with a theme each month. The upcoming event is scheduled for Thursday, 16 April 2026, from 19:00 to 22:00, and serves as a fundraiser supporting LGBTQ+ health initiatives in NSW.

Bingay | ACON Fundraiser

CTRL LATE is a rave/trance event scheduled for Thursday, 16 April 2026, starting at 20:00 at the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW. The event features a focus on techno music and aims to provide a memorable night with an emphasis on production quality. Tickets are available for $18.65 for general admission (18+).

CTRL LATE

Akala Newman premieres her new EP, *(A)RISE*, live in The Basement, supported by Dark House Night and Sound NSW.

Akala Newman Live in The Basement

An event featuring The Beautiful Monument titled "Cry About It" Weekender, taking place at the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW. The event is scheduled for Friday, 17 April 2026, starting at 19:00. It is an 18+ metalcore music event with tickets available for $29.90.

The Beautiful Monument "Cry About It" Weekender

A clown-themed rave event encouraging attendees to dress in clown costumes and enjoy a night of music and entertainment at the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW, on Friday, 17 April 2026, starting at 21:00.

Clown Clurb

A clown-themed rave event encouraging attendees to dress in clown costumes and enjoy a night of electronic music, including rave and trance genres, at the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW, on Friday, 17 April 2026, starting at 21:00.

Clown Club

A nightlife event called DIVAQON taking place from 9:00 PM on April 17, 2026, to 3:00 AM on April 18, 2026, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). The event features ticket options including Early Bird and 2nd Release tickets, with prices and fees specified. The event is hosted by Humanitix and includes promotional banners and ticketing information. The venue details are not explicitly provided in the content.

DIVAQON

Visit Sydney's Alternative Japanese Fashion Market in Newtown, featuring local artists, new and preloved fashion, and junk journaling. The event spans two days, with the main market on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, showcasing over 25 local makers and passionate members from the J-Fashion communities. Attendees can browse stalls, access genderless toilets, and participate in free activity tables such as making rainbow bracelets and coloring. Additionally, there is a Kawaii Junk Journalling Session and Late Night Shopping on Saturday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, where participants receive a journaling kit, snacks, and access to materials, with the opportunity to shop from favorite artists. The event is held at the Inner West Pride Centre, 1 Bedford Street, Newtown, NSW 2042.

Newtown

Azurite-Con Mini! Sydney Japanese Alternative Fashion Market

A free fabric workshop led by fashion designer Gary Bigeni, aimed at autistic, neurodivergent, disabled, and CALD LGBTQIA+SB adults. The event focuses on texture, layering, and creative expression in a calm, sensory-aware environment, with activities like making tote bags, embellishing clothes, and artist note writing. The venue offers accessible features including automatic doors, level access, and nearby accessible toilets. The workshop will be followed by a public exhibition in June 2026.

Ultimo Community Centre

Creative Cultures (ages 18+)

A free queer community afternoon dance party.

Tea Dance: Queer Community Afternoon Dance Party

Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre and CDAT

An evening dance event titled 'One&All Fantasy Dance Party' scheduled for April 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM AEST. The event features ticket options for NDIS participants and support workers, including food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased online, with proceeds supporting charitable causes. The event is organized and hosted by Humanitix.

Rosebery

One&All Fantasy Dance Party

An event titled 'Birdcage XXL' scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM AEST. The event features various ticket options including Early Bird, General Admission, and Last Chance tickets, with prices ranging from $16.50 to $27.50 plus fees. The event is hosted on Humanitix and includes promotional banners and ticketing information. Specific venue details are not provided, but it is inferred to be held in a venue associated with the event listing.

Birdcage XXL in The Basement

DJ Loga Rush performs a raw and uncut live set for the Saturday night event.

Saturday Sessions - 18th April

A community tea dance event held in Surry Hills, featuring a lively dance experience. The event takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM AEST. Tickets are free and available through Humanitix, with all booking fees supporting charitable causes. For more information, visit the event page.

Surry Hills Community Tea Dance

The Loud & Proud Choir is an LGBTQIA+ community choir and fundraiser event aimed at creating a safe space for community connection and expression through singing. The event promotes inclusivity, with no experience or sheet music reading required, and features multiple terms and locations for enrollment. It also hosts fundraising concerts to support LGBTQIA+ charities.

The Loud & Proud Choir!

Join a tote bag painting workshop led by Wayde, a Wiradjuri/Birpai artist and art therapist, focusing on themes like Culture, Flowers, or Healing Creativity. The event promotes creative self-expression and cultural connection, with accessible facilities and a relaxed environment. Participants will create their own tote or canvas and explore art as mindfulness.

Art with Alejandro (ages 16-25)

A movie musical event featuring hits from various musicals, playing at the Beresford Hotel.

BINGAY Movie Musical

DJ Anthony Lawrence provides a warm, underground Berlin mix to relax the crowd.

Sunday Recovery - 19th April

A fitness training session designed for women and gender diverse individuals.

An LGBTQIA+ community choir and fundraiser, welcoming all levels of experience to sing and celebrate diversity.

The event showcases the documentary '500 Days In The Wild,' which follows filmmaker Dianne Whelan's six-year journey along the world's longest trail, the 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail. The film recounts her adventures by bike, canoe, skis, snowshoes, and on foot, highlighting her cross-cultural interactions and stunning landscapes. The screening includes a mix of adventure, personal reflection, wildlife, and landscape cinematography, accompanied by a soundtrack featuring artists like Joni Mitchell and The Tragically Hip. The event aims to inspire hope and appreciation for nature.

Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

500 Days In The Wild

Monthly open stage for drag performers hosted by Ruby Royale, on the last Thursday of every month.

Ruby's Rumble: Open Drag Stage

A basketball play session open to everyone hosted by Sydney Spectres.

A Latinx dance party night featuring ZALINA, ANGEL FURIA, EL DIABLO, SIMPLYKAIO, NIC HOLLAND, NUDIBRANCHIA, and a performance by VALENCIA.

Chasers Nightclub

FUEGO Latinx Doof

Poof Doof

A Latinx dance party featuring music performances and a live act.

DJ Adam Love and DJ Freddie Meister spin back-to-back for the ANZAC long weekend.

ANZAC Long Weekend Session

The Long Weekend Day Party is taking place at The Imperial Erskineville on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM AEST. The event features four DJs playing house, disco, phonk, techno, and more, in celebration of the ANZAC Day long weekend. Tickets are available at various prices, with options for early bird, first release, final release, and a dual pass add-on for attending both basement events. The event is organized in collaboration with Dumpster Dive and aims to kick off the long weekend with a vibrant dance party.

Long Weekend Day Party

An event featuring performances by ETCETERA ETCETERA, LONDON BRIIDGE, and SOUR, with DJ sets by ELLA KING, KOBRA, and RE_IMAGE. The party celebrates pop music with hits from SLAYYYTER, CHARLI XCX, LADY GAGA, and more, taking place at The Imperial Erskineville in Erskineville, NSW, Australia. Doors open at 10 PM, and the event runs until 3 AM on April 26, 2026. Tickets are available online, including a discounted dual pass for a day party from 3 PM to 9 PM.

WOR$T GIRL IN THE INNER WE$T

Comedian Jenna Suffern is performing their new comedy show at the Sydney Comedy Festival. The show explores themes of life's unexpected turns, personal identity, and living beyond one's means, with a humorous and relatable approach. Performances are scheduled at the Enmore Theatre on April 30, May 1, May 2, and May 3, 2026, with ticket prices starting at $26 for groups of six or more.

Enmore Theatre

Jenna Suffern - Lobster In A Glass

Join us for a night of cabaret and burlesque at Red Light Confidential on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Two80 Cabaret, 280 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, NSW. The event features performances by Kitty Obsidian, Mae Da Comedy, ADAM, Cleo Patra, Della De Vinyl, Naomi Heart, and debut performances from The Go Go's and Bones Brigade. Hosted by Wombat, with ticket options including front seating, dinner and show, and general admission. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Food and drinks are available at the venue, and photography will occur during the event.

Red Light Confidential – April edition

Enjoy drag shows, bottomless brunch, trivia, and bingo at this lively event.

Drag + Trivia Night

An event featuring French dubstep artist Samplifire, performing at the Burdekin Hotel in Darlinghurst, NSW, on Friday, 1 May 2026 at 20:00. The night includes a lineup of talented bass artists playing various dubstep sub-genres, with a focus on good vibes, solid sound, and filthy basslines. Tickets are available for purchase online, with minimal tickets at the door if not sold out prior. The event promotes inclusion and a no-dickheads policy, with a respectful acknowledgment of the traditional custodians of the land.

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