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Sydney Mardi Gras releases 2025 Lineup

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Sydney Mardi Gras releases 2025 Lineup

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has just announced their 2025 festival and events lineup. 

The 2025 theme, Free To Be, aims to celebrate diversity and inclusivity for the whole community.

Highlights of the lineup include Hot Trans Summer, a boat party for trans people and allies, Ultra Violet, a day-to-night party for LGBQTI women, Blak and Deadly, a First Nations gala concert as well as Trixie Mattel’s Solid Pink Disco.

“Each year, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras brings people from all corners of the globe together for a celebration of community, visibility and progress. The 2025 festival embodies this spirit, reflecting the resilience, creativity and unity of our LGBTQIA+ communities,” CEO Gil Beckwith said.

“We are thrilled to welcome everyone to this year’s festivities and look forward to continuing to champion the values of inclusivity and equality.”

Bringing together over 200 food, retail, community stalls, and the iconic Doggywood pageant, Fair Day is also set to return after this year’s shock cancellation.

“Fair Day is more than just an event; it’s a beloved gathering for our community and one of the most inclusive days on our calendar,” Beckwith said.

“After a year’s hiatus, it’s wonderful to see Fair Day return. It’s a day where LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, friends, and allies come together to celebrate, connect, and share in our diverse culture. It’s a truly special event because it brings together all ages and backgrounds in a welcoming, joyous space, reminding us that everyone has a place in our community. [Fair Day] ha always been a cornerstone of Mardi Gras, and I’m thrilled to see it back this year.”

For more information, head to and head to mardigras.org.au.

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Mardi Gras Fair Day, the biggest and best-loved free community event of the season, returns on Sunday 17 February with over 80,000 people expected to come together in Victoria Park in Camperdown for a day filled with live entertainment, over 200 stalls, and food and drink outlets.   2019 will see the all new Doggywood and Sports Village and the official Fair Day After Party extravaganza at the Seymour Centre.

“Fair Day is such a special event for the community,” said Mardi Gras CEO Terese Casu. “It is a loud, proud and welcoming celebration of community spirit and connectedness and a wonderful opportunity for the LGBTQI Community, their friends, families and supporters to come together and enjoy a blissful day of fun, food and festivities.”

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Presented in Partnership with ANZ, Fair Day 2019 will shine a light on rising LGBTQI music stars that are reshaping the Australian contemporary music landscape and breaking new ground.  Hosted by Faustina Agolley, you will discover a heady mix of queer trailblazers including soulful electronic pop duo and Eurovision contenders Electric Fields, genre-defying J Award winner Mojo Juju and breakout electronic tomboy-pop artist HANDSOME.  Also taking the stage are Detroit-based alt-pop singer-songwriter Flint Eastwood, fierce R&B storyteller & producer Maribelle and Melbourne-based synth-pop duo The Marion Cranes plus super DJ duo stereogamous spinning tunes between sets.

Creative Director Greg Clarke added “This year’s Fair Day features two very exciting new additions, an amazing concert championing queer music artist from within our diverse community on the ANZ Main Stage, and The Arena, an undercover space with raked seating to house both Doggywood and Team Sydney’s sports demonstrations.”

The Arena morning program is a dog-lovers dream. Be sure to not miss the Doggywood Pageant presented in partnership with Hush Puppies, as Sydney’s finest dogs battle it out for the coveted titles of Best Dressed and Most Talented.   Registrations are open pre-event at the Mardi Gras website and also next to The Arena on the day.   There are two sessions (11am and 12.30pm), and plenty of great prizes for both dogs and owners. Get a front row seat to witness some spectacular canine acts as Kelly Gill and the Wonderdogs team of talented Border Collies, team up with celebrity vet Dr Katrina Warren for two show and trick demonstrations at 10:30am and 12:00pm.

In the afternoon Team Sydney takes over The Arena, with demonstrations and activities including Volleyball, Tug of War, the Speedos Fashion Parade, the Swing Out Dancers, Martial Arts and Fitness.

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Victoria Park Pool will be open on Fair Day, so be sure to pack your swimmers if you want to take a dip. Especially for Fair Day, Victoria Park Pool will be offering free entry for children under the age of 10 years.

To learn more about the Sports Club visit the Team Sydney Sports Association site

The mid-morning program on the ANZ Main Stage will start from 10:30am and will feature performances from the NSW Police Band, Swing Out Sydney Dancers and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir. In the early afternoon you will be able to get a taste of some of the extraordinary queer performance, cabaret and burlesque artists performing throughout the Mardi Gras Festival.

Everyone’s favourite Fashions of the Fair will be held on the ANZ Main Stage at 1:30pm, so prepare those glittering summertime picnic looks and get ready to strut-your-stuff. Mardi Gras talent spotters will be roaming the Park handing out Golden Tickets for you to compete in Fashions of the Fair and you could be in the running to win tickets for you and 3 of your best friends to Mardi Gras’ new retro pool event, Strictly Kaftan Party.

For those looking to dance the summer day away, the new Absolute Dance Floor will feature an electric line-up of DJs GI Jode, Victoria Anthonyand Amanda Louise and as the sun-sets two of Sydney’s iconic DJs, Kate Monroe and Dan Murphy will take to the decks on the ANZ Main Stage to keep the party vibes pumping until close at 9:00pm.

The official Fair Day After Party this year will be across the road at Mardi Gras’ new late night Festival Club at the Seymour Centre. After a day of soaking up the rays in Victoria Park with Sydney’s LGBTQI community head to the Festival Club for a night of entertainment and dancing featuring a stellar line-up of artists hosted by NICOLA and Kryptonite including DJ sets by Betty Grumble and pop-up performances from Trigger Happy andGarret Lyon.  Entry to the official Fair Day after Party is $5 or free with any ticket to a show on that night at Mardi Gras Central.

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY: Meet Executive Producer, Jordy – who moved to Sydney from a rural town so he could be himself.  He’s chosen his hometown as the setting for his upcoming feature film, Last Seen

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Fair Day 2019 WHEN: Sunday 17 February TIME: 10am – 9pm WHERE: Victoria Park, Broadway NSW 2008 PRICE: Free Check out more info here

Parking around Victoria Park is limited, so people are encouraged to take public transport or walk or ride. Bicycle Parking will be available in Victoria Park, at the City Road Entrance (opposite the Seymour Centre).

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Photo Credits:  Jeffrey Feng Photography, Joseph Lloyd

Fair Day: 80,000 people, 200 stalls and the official opening of the MG Season! Mardi Gras Fair Day, the biggest and best-loved free community event of the season, returns on…

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Flashback: 1998

DOGGYWOOD @ Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day Artwork & roughs!

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Awesome Doggos at Doggywood, Fair Day (at Victoria Park)

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Mardi Gras Fair Day at Newtown, Sydney 

The Fair Day is family-friendly with hundreds of stalls, food, live music, Sports Village, DoggyWood, and many other gorgeous places to rest. 

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The QNews Guide to Mardi Gras in Sydney: The Free Events

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The QNews Guide to Mardi Gras in Sydney: The Free Events

In the third instalment of QNew’s guide to what to do during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival we explore all of the free events across the festival. You can read the first and second instalments here and here

Mardi Gras Fair Day

If you’re looking for a rainbow extravaganza where you’ll be surrounded by love, joy and our beautiful LGBTQIA+SB family celebrating from day-to-night in queer bliss, then consider your fête sealed once you enter Mardi Gras Fair Day! Join over 70,000 Mardi Gras goers as they make Victoria Park centrestage for a day of dapper dogs, DJs, dancefloors and over 200 food, retail and community stalls – along with six stages and six bars keeping you entertained and and your whistles thoroughly wet. Kick-off the 2024 Mardi Gras Festival the only right way, with this annual global gathering like no other!

Where love and joy meet LGBTQIA+ celebrations!

FIRST NATIONS CIRCLE presented in partnership with BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation Celebrate the exquisite vision that is Blak excellence at the First Nations Circle. Returning to Fair Day in 2024, peruse Blak-owned businesses, expand your spirit and mind by learning more about First Nations culture or enjoy a diverse range of performances throughout the day.

DOGGYWOOD Is your pooch plumped and pampered? Doggywood is the campest dog pageant around and an absolute crowd-favourite, returning to the Optus Area for a third year. Registrations will open soon so snag your pup a spot to jump the queue and they could be in the running to take out one of our esteemed categories.

TRANS CAMP Settling up camp for the first time at Mardi Gras Fair Day, Trans Camp is all about the transgender and gender diverse community. Community groups, health services, businesses and creatives all catering to the trans experience will come together ’round the fire to create a safe, inclusive space for our trans and gender diverse family.

KARAOKE CAVE Join multi-award winning cabaret star, Tash York for another new addition to 2024. Think BenDeLaCreme and Bette Midler vibes, all on a fabulous karaoke stage in the Optus Arena. As the sun sets, gather in the glimmer and glow of The Karaoke Cave! Pop some bottles, Jazz up the joint, and get ready to Rock out to your favourite tunes.

DRAG KING GAMES Move over Rupaul, there’s a new drag show in town! Returning to Fair Day for 2024, find your seat at the American Express Main Stage as Sho Mawood passes crown onto a new King. Complete with weight lifting and bingo calls, the iconic Drag King Games is guaranteed to be hotter than ever!

Please note: due to the uneven terrain of some parts of Victoria Park, this area may not be accessible to all patrons.

Sun February 18, 2024 Victoria Park. Parramatta Rd, Broadway 10am – 9pm | Free

Oxtravaganza

Darlinghurst’s Oxtravaganza! A vibrant two-week Mardi Gras celebration across bars, galleries, and more. Expect a fringe festival packed with Drag Shows, Cabaret, art exhibitions, and lively events. Don’t miss the Darlo Big Drag Brunch on February 24, featuring Shop till you Drop and family-friendly activities like drag story time and arts & crafts. 16 February – 3 March, 2024 Streets of Darlinghurst 10am – 12pm | Free

Festival First Light

If you have travelled to Sydney to experience all that Mardi Gras has to offer, from start to finish, then the Festival First Light is a must on that list. As the sun rises on the first day of the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras, Rainbow Elders from Gadigal, Bidjigal and Birrabirragal Land will conduct five simultaneous Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies. Here is where we welcome our family and allies to one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ Pride celebrations in the world. Here is where Sydney and Australian Pride shines bright. When: 16 February, 2024. 6:00am-7:15am Locations: Bondi Beach, Taylor Square, Victoria Park, Hordern Pavillion & Sydney Town Hall

Progress Pride Flag Raising

An event that is fairly self-explanatory, put this on the list as the event that officially kicks off the Mardi Gras Festival. Join our community at midday on the first day of the Festival at Sydney Town Hall as they raise the Progress Pride Flag. Here it will fly high and proud from 16 February to 3 March.

When: 16 February, 2024. 12:00pm Location: Sydney Town Hall

Sunrise Service of Reflection

Another event to add to the list of spiritual and emotional experiences that reflect on the struggle and resilience of our community. As the sun rises on the second week of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, the Marks Park Dawn Sunrise Service of Reflection takes place. Set to the backdrop of the Rise Memorial, a site dedicated to the victims and survivors of targeted homophobic and transphobic violence from the 1970s to the 1990s in Sydney and NSW. At this monument to the suffering, perseverance and bravery of our queer and trans elders, we celebrate how far we have come and we reflect on our commitment to removing bigotry and prejudice from our world. When: 24 February, 2024. 6:15am – 7:00am Location: Rise Memorial, Marks Park, Tamarama

Zoo Walk

A Mardi Gras event truly like no other, the Zoo Walk with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a wholesome way to celebrate Mardi Gras and see one of the city’s favourite spots, Taronga Zoo. Perfect for those visiting from overseas, as it gives you a quintessential Sydney day out – but GAYER! The adventure starts before you even reach the zoo, with a short ferry ride across the Sydney Harbour to the backdrop of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge – the ideal spot for an Insta selfie. Once you arrive at Taronga Zoo, you will be met with Zoo Guides and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence who will take you on a tour of the famous zoo. Roos, and koalas and dingos, oh my! are just some of the native animals you’ll get to see, among hundreds of other enchanting animals from all over the world. The tour ends by midday, where it wraps up with the Australian Bird Show, and even better, you can choose to stay after it ends and join the Sisters for lunch! Please note that while the tour is free, attendees still need to pay to enter the Zoo.

Who Are the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence? They are a queer charitable, protest and performance arts group which started in San Francisco, 1979. Utilising drag and religious imagery to satirize the particularly harmful and homophobic beliefs of Christian Church.

When: 29 February, 2024. 9:00am – 12:00am Location: Taronga Zoo, via Ferry from Circular Quay

Queer Art After Hours

A vibrant celebration at the Art Gallery of New South Wales where LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, and storytellers illuminate the campus with their creativity and unique experiences. Join us for an evening filled with diverse art pieces and colorful expressions, transforming the gallery into a monument of queer culture.

Wed February 28, 2024 Art Gallery of New South Wales 5pm – 10pm | Free

For more information about events during the festival go to www.mardigras.org.au

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