Sydney

Events this weekend

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.

Big Gay Boat Party

A large boat party celebrating Mardi Gras organized by Poof Doof.

A cowboy country dance class scheduled for February 27, 2026, from 18:45 to 20:00 AEDT. The event offers general admission tickets priced at $20 and BLAK Tix at $10, with options for flexible pricing. The class is hosted by Humanitix and takes place online, with ticketing available through their platform.

The Imperial Erskineville

Cowboy Country Classes

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

Ruby's Rumble

Join the Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl in Sydney on Friday, February 27, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM at The Scary Canary, 469 Kent Street. The event lasts approximately 8 hours and offers a lively nightlife experience with multiple venues. Tickets are available online, with early bird discounts starting at A$32.75. Participants can enjoy a festive celebration with fellow Mardi Gras enthusiasts. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the event page on Eventbrite.

The Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

A glamorous night at Taylor Square to enjoy the Mardi Gras parade.

Taylor Square

Glitter Club

Join the Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl in Sydney on Friday, 27 February 2026, starting at 8:00 PM at The Scary Canary, 469 Kent St. The event features lively group activities across four top venues in Sydney's CBD, including free drinks, pizza, party items, and discounted drinks. Participants will enjoy express entry, a photographer, games, prizes, and a chance to meet new friends in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. The crawl concludes at Side Bar, with a special entry discount. Tickets are priced at $35 for adults. For more information and to book tickets, visit the event website.

March with the Sydney Spectres as part of our float at the Mardi Gras Parade where we showcase pride in basketball.

Parade March

A parade march where the Sydney Spectres will participate with a float to celebrate pride in basketball during the Mardi Gras Parade.

Drag Brunch

A drag show brunch event as part of the POOF DOOF Mardi Gras 2026 celebration.

Queer Formal® is the biggest and brightest night of the year for LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12 to 19 – it's your night to shine. Join us for a night of dancing, activities, drag, games, new friends and queer joy! This is a safe and inclusive space to meet new friends, connect with the queer community, and express yourself freely.

Queer Formal® Sydney 2026

Join the Sydney Bi+ Social Club float in the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event features a dedicated Bi+ float with 60 participants dressed as butterflies in the colors of the bi pride flag (pink, purple, and blue). Participants will march on foot along a 1.7 km route starting from Hyde Park, with arrival at the marshalling area by 3 PM. The event is accessible, inclusive, and requires participants to be 18 or older. Tickets cost $65 and include butterfly wings, a spot in the parade, and a chance to carry the giant Bi Pride flag.

Mardi Gras 2026 Sydney Bi+ Social Club

Join the Sydney Bi+ Social Club float in the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event features a group of 60 participants marching on foot along a 1.7 km route through Oxford Street, celebrating bisexual, pansexual, and multigender attracted communities. Participants are required to arrive at Hyde Park South by 3 PM, and the event is fully wheelchair accessible with a quiet space available. Tickets cost $65 and include butterfly wings in your chosen color, a spot in the parade, and the chance to carry a giant Bi Pride flag. Participants should wear a sparkly outfit under their wings. The parade emphasizes themes of social connection, inclusion, and diversity.

The Courty

Glitter Club is a premium viewing experience for the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, located at Taylor Square in Sydney. It offers an up-close, street-level view of the parade with exclusive vantage points from a raised deck, dedicated bars, curated food options, and private toilets. The event features performances by DJ Dan Murphy and Estée Louder, with additional guest announcements and a vibrant five-hour program. Attendees can enjoy the parade's floats, music, and celebration in a comfortable and immersive setting.

Celebrating 48 years of the Mardi Gras parade with vibrant festivities.

The Beresford Hotel

Ecstatica – Mardi Gras Parade Anniversary

A pride-filled night for LGBTQIA+ young people 12 to 19 to hang out, dance, and connect in a safe, welcoming and joyful space.

Sydney Queer Formal® 2026

A fun party for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12 to 19 to dance, socialize, and enjoy a supportive, pride-filled night.

Big Gay Block Party - 5 Stage Takeover of ivy

Ivy Precinct

Big Gay Block Party

A large LGBTQ+ party featuring five stages of music and entertainment at Ivy Precinct for Mardi Gras 2026.

Enjoy a new state-of-the-art show featuring the multi-award-winning Total Glamour trio every Friday night at 8, 9, and 10pm.

Painted, Hung & On Display

Join the Mardi Gras Party 2026 in Sydney, a vibrant celebration taking place from February 13 to March 1, 2026. The event features a lively atmosphere with various activities and entertainment, culminating in a main celebration on February 28, 2026. The party starts at 20:30 and continues until 03:00, offering an exciting night for attendees. Hosted by Kicks Entertainment in collaboration with Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, the event is held at the Entertainment Quarter.

Oxford Street

Mardi Gras Party 2026

A parade on Oxford Street where a LGBTQ+ basketball team is marching with LED and neon accessories to celebrate joy and community.

Dance all night with drag shows and DJs every Friday and Saturday from 9pm.

Late Night Disco

Rave Cave XVI is an electronic music event featuring the debut performance of Marie Eidolon, a Sydney-based artist known for seductive and sinister bass music with ethereal vocals and industrial textures. The event takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 PM at Bootleggers in Newtown, NSW. Tickets are available for pre-sale at $25 plus booking fees, with the door price at $30. The event is for attendees aged 18 and over and celebrates the dark, heavy, and modern electronic scene.

Newtown

Rave Cave XVI

An energetic night featuring top DJs and performers including G BLADE, FLATLINE, NEIL HUME, and TYRA BANKSTOWN, starting from 10pm.

Universal Sydney

Sanctuary Friday DJ & Diva Lineup

BIG GAY BLOCK PARTY this Mardi Gras at ivy. NOW TILL 6AM!

The Triangle

Poof Doof Big Gay Block Party

A Saturday night dance party with $10 entry during the first hour at The Triangle.

FUTURE PHASE takes over Poof Doof Melbourne with DJs Mevasmusic, Emily Adelina, Disco Bitch, Lleenamae, Itsdjnormcore, Nudibranchiaa, and Tavongaxo.

FUTURE PHASE Rave Takeover

Experience the ultimate underground club parties at The Imperial's basement venue.

Basement Parties

Learn to line dance every Friday in The Basement.

Cowboy Country Line Dancing

The street party on The Beresford Hotel's laneway during Mardi Gras.

Laneway Party

Kick off your weekend with $10 Fireball shots, $10 Hard Fizz, and an energetic atmosphere every Friday.

WTF! Fridays

It's the night of nights for LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12 to 19, featuring a dance event with free tickets.

LGBTIQ+ Night at Sydney Town Hall

An upcoming workshop focused on inclusive communication strategies for the LGBTIQA+ community, scheduled to take place on March 1, 2026, from 12:00 to 13:30. The event aims to support Australia's communicators by providing insights and best practices for inclusive messaging.

Online

LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Communications Workshop

A night featuring Princess Superstar with supporting acts including Cami Jones, Argonaut Bowers, Boy:Mode Elbain, and Tavonga. The event includes a dance party with a 1-2-3-4 beat and performances of hits like 'Watch Me Work It' and 'I'm Perfect!'.

Universal

Princess Superstar Live in Sydney

Chasers Nightclub

An outdoor celebration in Darlinghurst with food, drinks, and community activities.

Darlinghurst

Sydney Streets on Stanley Street

Laneway is a vibrant street party taking place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, at The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW, Australia. The event runs from 2pm to 10pm and features a mix of house, disco, and energetic dance music performed by renowned DJs and live acts, including Nadine Coyle, DJ Paul Heron, Amanda Louise, Alex Dugan, Brad James, TOMGRAAAM, CHRS, Dingo Disco, Camp Minister, DJ Donna, Jason Conti, Miss Katalyna, and Ney Like A Horse. Attendees can enjoy a lively atmosphere with performances, dancing, and a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture. Tickets start at $119, with options for VIP access that include early entry and faster service. The event is part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festivities and is organized by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Laneway

March with MINUS18 at Pride March as part of the Midsumma Festival.

LGBTQ+ Events in Sydney This Weekend

Friday, February 27, 2026

Big Gay Boat Party

Cowboy Country Classes

Ruby's Rumble

The Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

Take Sydney's queer scene with you

Friday, February 27, 2026

Glitter Club

The Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Parade March

Drag Brunch

Queer Formal® Sydney 2026

Mardi Gras 2026 Sydney Bi+ Social Club

Mardi Gras 2026 Sydney Bi+ Social Club

Glitter Club

Ecstatica – Mardi Gras Parade Anniversary

Sydney Queer Formal® 2026

Big Gay Block Party

Painted, Hung & On Display

Mardi Gras Party 2026

Late Night Disco

Rave Cave XVI

Sanctuary Friday DJ & Diva Lineup

Poof Doof Big Gay Block Party

FUTURE PHASE Rave Takeover

Basement Parties

Cowboy Country Line Dancing

Laneway Party

WTF! Fridays

LGBTIQ+ Night at Sydney Town Hall

Sunday, March 1, 2026

LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Communications Workshop

Princess Superstar Live in Sydney

Sydney Streets on Stanley Street

Laneway

Pride March

Take Sydney's queer scene with you