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SUMMARY:Coastal Twist NSW 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pack your beach bag\, your sequins and your party wear because one of Australia’s most unique regional Pride experiences is returning to the stunning NSW Central Coast this spring. From 27 September to 4 October 2026\, Coastal Twist Festival will transform the Central Coast into a vibrant celebration of pride\, arts\, culture\, creativity and connection\, inviting LGBTIQA+ people and allies from across Australia to experience eight unforgettable days of festivals\, beaches\, parties\, performances and community. \nJust 70 minutes north of Sydney and 70 minutes south of Newcastle via the M1\, the Central Coast offers the perfect long weekend or week-long escape\, combining spectacular beaches\, coastal villages\, lush hinterland\, boutique accommodation\, incredible dining and a thriving creative community with one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional Pride festivals. \nNow entering its sixth year\, Coastal Twist has grown from a grassroots community initiative into a nationally recognised celebration of queer visibility\, culture and belonging. While major city Pride events play a vital role\, regional Pride festivals carry a special significance. For many LGBTIQA+ people living outside metropolitan areas\, experiences of isolation\, discrimination and limited access to support services remain a reality. Regional Pride events create vital spaces where people feel seen\, connected and celebrated\, while helping build stronger\, more inclusive communities for everyone. \nThis year’s festival theme\, “Radical Radiance\,” is an invitation to shine brighter together and create the future we want to see: one built on compassion\, courage\, joy and collective unity. \nAcross eight days and nights\, festival hubs in Woy Woy\, Ettalong Beach\, Umina Beach and Gosford will come alive with a colourful mix of cabaret\, theatre\, live music\, dance\, visual arts\, film\, parties\, community events and unforgettable experiences\, culminating in the iconic Coastie Carnie Fair Day\, a uniquely Coastal Twist celebration unlike anything else on the Australian Pride calendar. \nFestival Director Glitta Supernova says visitors can expect much more than a traditional Pride festival. “Coastal Twist is where queer culture meets a beach holiday. You can spend the morning swimming in the ocean\, exploring our incredible coastline or wandering through the hinterland\, then spend the afternoon discovering art\, live music and performances before dancing the night away. It’s a celebration of identity\, creativity\, community and joy set against one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal backdrops.” \nSupernova says regional Pride festivals play a critical role in creating visibility and driving social change. “For many people\, especially those living outside major cities\, Pride can be a lifeline. It reminds people they belong\, that they’re valued and that they are not alone. Regional communities often have fewer dedicated services\, fewer safe spaces and fewer opportunities for connection than our city counterparts. That’s why events like Coastal Twist matter. They’re not just celebrations\, they’re powerful acts of visibility\, belonging and community-building.” \nAt a time when many communities are experiencing increased social division and uncertainty\, Coastal Twist offers something different: a chance to connect\, celebrate diversity and imagine a brighter future together. “In a time when fear and division can feel loud\, we choose to radiate love\, hope\, kindness and connection instead\,” says Supernova. “Radical Radiance is about shining as yourself and for one another. This year we’re inviting people from across Australia to come and experience the incredible spirit of the Central Coast and help us radiate the future we want to see\, one grounded in compassion\, courage and collective unity.” \nWhether you’re looking for a spring getaway with friends\, a queer cultural escape\, a beachside adventure or simply an excuse to celebrate life\, Coastal Twist offers the perfect combination of festival energy and coastal relaxation. \nThe full festival program and performer lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. \nFor festival updates and travel information\, visit www.coastaltwist.org.au. \n 
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/coastal-twist-nsw-2026/
LOCATION:Gosford Regional Gallery\, 36 Webb St\, East Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
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SUMMARY:Drag Roast 2026
DESCRIPTION:A global all-star cast and Australia’s fiercest drag performers are sharpening their tongues and stepping into the spotlight for Drag Roast\, a high energy live spectacle blending drag\, stand up comedy\, lip sync performances and outrageous celebrity roast culture into one gloriously unfiltered night out. \nTour Dates  \nBrisbane\, City Hall | Thu 16 July \nSydney\, Town Hall | Sat 18 July \nNewcastle\, Civic Theatre | Sun 19 July \nHobart\, Odeon Theatre | Wed 22 July \nMelbourne\, Town Hall | Fri 24 July \nAdelaide\, Norwood Concert Hall | Sat 25 July \nPerth\, Astor Theatre | Tue 28 July \nProduced by ITDEvents\, your host at Drag Roast will be the award-winning queer cabaret icon Reuben Kaye\, known for his razor-sharp wit and powerhouse vocals. Undoubtedly\, the drama will all lie in the unapologetically bold\, high-glamour performances by this all-star international Drag Race touring lineup.\n\nDrag Roast brings together drag icons and fan favourites from the global Emmy Award Winning Rupaul’s Drag Race phenomenon for a night packed with comedy\, chaos and camp spectacle. Combining razor sharp roasts\, dazzling performances and unpredictable audience interaction\, the tour celebrates drag as both an artform and a fearless form of entertainment.\n\nDrag Roast will tour across major venues around Australia\, bringing together an all star cast of international drag performers for a limited run of exclusive live shows. Each stop on the tour promises a unique night of outrageous comedy\, unforgettable performances and chaotic drag excellence\, with audiences invited to experience the glamour\, mayhem and unfiltered energy of one of the country’s boldest live entertainment events.\n\n“Drag Roast is exactly what Australia needs right now\, completely unhinged drag artists\, absolutely no filters\, and a room full of people ready to laugh at things we probably shouldn’t be laughing at. It’s chaotic\, outrageous and honestly unlike anything else touring the country right now\, “said Reuben Kaye.\n\nArt Simone adds\, “Aussie audiences absolutely love drag\, but Drag Roast takes things to a whole new level. It’s comedy\, chaos and complete stupidity in the best possible way. Getting to roast each other across the country with this bonza cast is going to be wild.”\n\nReuben Kaye is one of Australia’s most celebrated cabaret and comedy performers\, internationally recognised for his razor-sharp wit\, powerhouse vocals and unapologetically outrageous stage presence. A regular at major festivals including Edinburgh Fringe\, Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Reuben has built a huge following through sold out tours\, television appearances and viral online performances. He will host Drag Roast 2026\, bringing his signature chaos and crowd work to the production.\n\nArt Simone is Aussie drag royalty and Drag Race Down Under superstar serving glamour\, chaos\, and pure camp excellence. Art Simone rose to international prominence as a finalist on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under and has since become one of Australia’s most recognisable drag entertainers. Known for high-concept fashion\, quick comedy and polished live performance\, Art has toured extensively across Australia and internationally.\n\nRaja is a fashion icon and Drag Race legend known for her fierce runway looks and effortless cool. Raja is an Emmy-winning makeup artist\, fashion icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3. Widely regarded as one of the most influential drag artists in the franchise’s history\, Raja is known for avant-garde fashion\, sharp humour and global cult status within drag and queer culture. Raja later returned to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Winners\, cementing her status as one of the show’s most iconic champions.\n\nDarlene Mitchell was a breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18\, serving powerhouse performances\, sharp wit\, and unapologetic main character energy. Appearing as part of the Drag Roast 2026 lineup\, Darlene Mitchell is bringing sharp comedy\, high-energy performance and fresh international drag talent to the Australian tour. Darlene has quickly built a growing international audience and reputation as one of the franchise’s exciting new generation performers.\n\nJane Don’t\, the vintage-glamour comedy queen\, serving razor-sharp wit\, quirky camp\, and one of the strongest track records of Drag Race Season 18. Jane Don’t is an internationally touring drag performer who has rapidly built a growing global audience and reputation as one of drag’s exciting new generation performers. She brings a fresh modern drag sensibility to Drag Roast 2026 and rounds out one of the wildest touring drag casts Australia has seen.\n\nNicole Paige Brooks\, heralds the comeback queen of All Stars 10\, proving old-school drag never dies\, it just gets louder. A cult favourite from RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars\, Nicole Paige Brooks is known for classic Southern drag charm\, comedy and legendary live performances. Nicole first appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 before returning to the franchise on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10\, introducing a whole new generation of fans to her iconic old-school drag style.\n\nThorgy Thor\, the violin-wielding drag clown from Drag Race who turns orchestras into full-blown circus acts. Professionally trained as a violinist she is best known from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Blending live music\, comedy and absurdist humour\, Thorgy has become a fan favourite internationally thanks to her chaotic energy and unmistakable performance style.\n\nWillam\, is known as Drag Race’s most infamous rule breaker\, co-host of the hit Race Chaser podcast\, and a pop culture hurricane in heels. Famous for her unfiltered humour and viral commentary\, Willam became one of the most talked-about contestants in Drag Race history following her appearance on Season 4. Since then\, she has built one of the largest online audiences and podcast followings of any queen from the franchise.\n\nTickets: Great Seats Available From $89 + Booking Fee\nwww.itdevents.com
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/drag-roast-2026/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Drag Show / Tour / Concert
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
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SUMMARY:DAVID MILLS: ‘glamour + despair’  Stand-Up Comedy Cabaret for the End Times
DESCRIPTION:Hayes Theatre July 1 & 2 \npart of the Winter Cabaret Season \n  \nDirect from New York City\, – home of the 2026 NBA Champions\, the Knicks – award-winning stand-up/cabaret firebrand\, David Mills\, brings his critically acclaimed ‘glamour + despair’ to the Hayes Theatre as part of their Winter Cabaret Season. \n\nThis screamingly jaded look at the apocalypse just played for two sold-out shows at the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.  Some of the reaction below: \n\n‘Glamour + Despair was nothing short of brilliant. The comedy was intelligent\, engaging and hilarious.  The cabaret was emotive\, soulful and impactful.  It was a great show from beginning to end. I laughed my mascara off!’ — @theAdelaideHipster \n\n‘Mills is the consummate stand-up comedian\, the oracle of his tribe\, the satirist with a sting. But he’s also a cabaret artist who twists the tone with song.  He delivers his message with chilling effect only to relieve the tension with a joke.  A cabaret iconoclast\, part artist\, part antichrist\, part prophet.’ — Peter Wilkins\, Canberra Critics Circle   \n\nIn this scathing romp through the boneyard of contemporary culture\, Mills eviscerates everything from celebrity to casual sex\, LGBTQIA+ pride to social media\, drugs to affirmations\, and much more.  His sharply satirical comedy takes aim at today’s harrowing headlines and skewers the unrelenting horrors of contemporary life. \n\nA bold showbiz iconoclast\, Mills mixes biting stand-up\, storytelling and a singular take on classic nightclub cabaret into innovative\, uncharted performance territory. \n‘glamour + despair’ is a provocative mash-up of biting wit and dingy basement cabaret reinterpretations including forgotten 70s soul\, indie bar room laments\, twisted disco and even a current dance rock anthem. Numbers include underappreciated gems by Oscar Brown\, Tom Waits\, Charlie Smalls\, Odessey and Sports Team. \n  \nNow based in NYC\, American stand-up / cabaret singer / actor David Mills\, spent over a decade on the cutthroat London stand-up circuit.  He’s opened for Trevor Noah\, Margaret Cho and Ed Byrne and taken several acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe.  He’s appeared in films alongside Meryl Streep\, Hugh Grant\, Benedict Cumberbatch\, Harrison Ford and Rami Malek.  Since 2023\, he’s been in the US smashing the comedy basements of NYC. \n  \n‘blisteringly smart\, achingly funny\, uncompromisingly bold\, staunchly unapologetic\, blissfully original and completely\, totally\, absolutely enjoyable”- BroadwayWorld.com \n\n“A remarkable show that demands to be seen! His wry\, witheringly acerbic\, and topical observations are constantly hilarious and often surprising. He follows in the line of great social comics like Lenny Bruce\, Richard Pryor\, Paul Provenza\, and others\, but enhanced with daring and on-target song choices.” – Gerry Geddes\, bistroawards.com \n  \n“Debonair\, urbane\, sophisticated\, outrageously funny!” – Penny Arcade \n\n“Unapologetic\, droll\, laser sharp\, vulgar\, original and wickedly funny.” – Steve Murray\, CabaretScenes.com
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/david-mills-glamour-despair-stand-up-comedy-cabaret-for-the-end-times/
LOCATION:Hayes Theatre\, 19 Greenknowe Avenue\, Elizabeth Bay\, NSW\, 2011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Comedy,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260301T030000
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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:More details to come – as party is being totally reimagined. \nVisit the link to Mardi Gras website for the latest information and TIMES as this event will be primarily held OUTSIDE in the showriung – which means an earlier finish time of 3am. \nhttps://www.mardigras-party.com.au/
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/mardi-gras-party-2026/
LOCATION:Entertainment Quarter\, 122 Lang Rd\, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T230000
DTSTAMP:20260116T215020Z
CREATED:20251116T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T215020Z
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SUMMARY:SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE 2026
DESCRIPTION:Can you feel it? \nIt starts as a heartbeat — one that’s echoed through this city since 1978.\nThen the bass drops: the roar of the crowd\, the thunder of the Dykes on Bikes\, the shimmer of sequins under streetlights. From that first rev to the final float\, you can feel it rising — an energy that’s wild\, defiant\, and beautifully alive. \nThis is Ecstatica — the 48th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade\, lighting up Oxford Street\, Flinders Street\, and Anzac Parade on Saturday 28 February 2026. \nOver 200 floats and 12\,000 marchers will bring the night to life — led proudly by our 78ers\, First Nations LGBTQIA+SB communities\, and the fearless icons who continue to shape our story. Together\, they’ll transform Sydney’s most famous streets into a dazzling current of queer celebration and activism — a reminder of how far we’ve come\, and how bright we burn when we rise together. \nJoin hundreds of thousands of people from Hyde Park to Moore Park as the Parade turns the city electric — a living\, breathing spectacle of love\, unity\, and ecstatic joy. \nFrom free viewing areas to premium grandstands and Accessible Viewing Zones with inclusive amenities and shuttle transfers\, the Parade is for everyone — because joy means more when it’s shared. \nThis is our party.\nThis is our power. \nThis is Ecstatica.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras-parade-2026/
LOCATION:Taylor Square Darlinghurst\, Taylor Square\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Event,Pride Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260117T042029Z
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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Fair Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ecstatica Takes Centre Stage \nFair Day returns to Victoria Park for 2026—bigger\, bolder\, and bursting with community pride. It’s the day Sydney stops\, gathers\, and glows together in full colour: a celebration of culture\, community\, and creativity at the beating heart of Mardi Gras. \nStart your day at the First Nations Circle\, where a powerful Smoking Ceremony and the mesmerising Buuja Buuja Butterfly Dancers honour Country and set the spirit for the day. Then follow the sounds of laughter to Doggywood—the oldest and most adored Fair Day tradition—where pups strut\, preen\, and paw their way through the campest canine pageant in the country. \nWander further and you’ll find Trans Camp\, returning for its second year—a proudly trans-run zone filled with community organisations\, market stalls\, and creatives turning visibility into celebration. Nearby\, the Karaoke Cave: Disco Divas! is back by popular demand\, serving decades of pride anthems and unapologetic vocal chaos. \nOn the main stage\, the Drag King Games bring back their mix of muscle\, mischief\, and mayhem—quickly becoming a Fair Day legend. And as the sun dips low\, the Queer Fashion Runway takes over\, showcasing the brilliance of local designers redefining queer style for the next generation. \nFrom first light to golden hour\, Fair Day 2026 is a living portrait of our community—playful\, powerful\, and free. This is where Mardi Gras truly begins: in the open air\, surrounded by love\, and alive with Ecstatica energy. \nPlease note: due to the uneven terrain of some parts of Victoria Park\, some areas may not be accessible to all patrons. \n  \nPICNICS\, POP AND PRIDE: FAIR DAY RETURNS FOR 2026\nJanice Robinson\, Blusher and Courtney Act headline Sydney’s biggest\nall-ages LGBTQIA+ celebration\nSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day returns to Victoria Park on Sunday 15 February 2026\, bringing together music\, performance\, community and pure daytime euphoria as the Festival’s largest free\, all-ages event under the 2026 theme ECSTATICA. \nMusic Line-up \nLeading the celebrations is international house music icon Janice Robinson of Livin’ Joy (Miami\, USA)\, making her Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras debut with an exclusive Fair Day performance. A defining voice of 90s house\, Robinson will deliver sun-soaked dancefloor energy with iconic anthems including Dreamer\, Don’t Stop Moving and There Must Be Love featuring David Morales\, tracks woven deep into queer dance culture and collective joy. \n“I am super excited to be coming to Australia to perform for Mardi Gras\,” said Robinson. “I am a dreamer who continues to live her dreams\, and Australia is a country I love deeply. This moment means more to me than words can express.” \nJoining Robinson is Blusher (VIC)\, one of Australia’s most exciting pop acts to watch\, arriving fresh from supporting Rebecca Black and performing at Laneway Festival the week prior. They are joined by genre-blurring pop artist Go-Jo\, bringing bold\, feel-good energy\, and drag icon Courtney Act delivering unmistakable star power and Mardi Gras flair. \nAlso appearing across the day are dance music icon Zoe Badwi (VIC) serving up classic house vocals\, DJ James Alexandr taking the stage with Nada Leigh for a club-ready set\, Kath Ebbs bringing queer country tunes for a boot-stomping round of line dancing\, and IVANA (VIC) in her Mardi Gras debut live show\, will electrify the Main Stage with her euro-dance hits including ‘Liar Liar‘\, ‘Need Your Love‘ and ‘Burning’. \nBeyond the Main Stage\, international acts Mila Jam (Los Angeles\, USA) and Arisce (New York City\, USA) join local stars Felicia Foxx\, Aunty Tamara\, Atomic Kiss\, Jackel Doll\, Tiddalicious\, DJ Nate and more across Fair Day stages and activations\, rounding up a full day of pop\, dance\, drag and party from first light through to golden hour. \nAcross the Park \nFair Day transforms Victoria Park into a vibrant playground of culture\, creativity and connection. The day begins at the First Nations Circle with a Smoking Ceremony and performances by the Buuja Buuja Butterfly Dancers\, honouring Country and grounding the celebrations. \nBeloved Fair Day favourites return\, including Doggywood\, the country’s most adored canine pageant\, Trans Camp\, back for its second year as a proudly trans-run community zone\, Karaoke Cave: Disco and Divas hosted by Vybe\, serving unapologetic sing-along chaos and the Drag King Games with their signature mix of muscle\, mischief and mayhem. \nAlso strutting back on stage is the Queer Fashion Runway\, showcasing works from 10 local designers in a fast\, fabulous 50-minute show. EOIs are open until Friday\, 30 January 2026 via fairday@mardigrasarts.org.au \nMore than 200 community stalls\, food trucks\, pop-up bars and picnic spots fill the park\, creating a relaxed\, joy-fuelled day of wandering\, grazing and gathering with friends\, family and chosen family.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/mardi-gras-fair-day-2026/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, 1001 City Rd\, Camperdown\, New South Wales\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Event,Special Day
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
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SUMMARY:Heat Wave Festival Port Douglas
DESCRIPTION:Get ready FNQ—Heatwave Festival is bringing a wave of colour\, pride\, and unforgettable parties to Port Douglas for a three-day LGBTQIA+ celebration like no other! \nHosted by @the_pennytration & @_cocojumbo \, Heatwave Festival will feature three incredible signature events: \n🌈 Neon Nights – Our opening party to light up Port Douglas with high-energy beats\, neon glow\, and fabulous vibes. Let’s start the festival with a bang! \n✨ SPARKLE – The second night brings a shimmering celebration of glitter\, glam\, and pure fabulousness. Dress to dazzle and get ready to shine. \n💦 H2OHHH! – Dive into our spectacular finale pool party\, wrapping up Heatwave Festival with sun-soaked beats\, splash zones\, and ultimate poolside fun. \nMark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of pride\, parties\, and tropical paradise! \n#HeatwaveFestival #PortDouglas #LGBTQIA #NeonNights #SparkleParty #H2OHHH #PennyTration #CoCoJumbo
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/heat-wave-festival-port-douglas/
LOCATION:Port Douglas\, Port Douglas\, QLD\, 4877\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival,Pride Event
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SUMMARY:_INSPIRED - A Mind's Eye_
DESCRIPTION:Emerging artists embark on a journey to explore the intricate relationships between nature\, identity\, culture\, and place. Through their art\, they reveal the transformative power of creativity\, inspiring us to see the world anew. Their works weave a rich tapestry of visual expression\, capturing the beauty and complexity of human experience. \nThrough their art\, they invite us to question our assumptions\, engage more deeply with the world around us\, and discover inspiration in the everyday. Their creative voices echo the whispers of nature\, the rhythms of culture\, and the heartbeat of identity. \n\n \nImage Credits – Top Row: Stacey Morrison\, Cheryl Dundas\, Liz Faul / Bottom Row: Ambrosia Jones\, Elena Trajceska\, Magda Myszkowski\n\nBy _INSPIRING_ a new perspective\, the artists challenge us to see beyond the ordinary\, to explore the unknown\, and to imagine a world of endless possibilities. As we immerse ourselves in their art\, we are reminded of the transformative power of creativity and the boundless potential of the mind’s eye\, where imagination knows no bounds and inspiration is limitless – fueling our own creative spark\, igniting our passion\, and inspiring us to see the world through fresh eyes. \nIn this space\, their work fosters connection\, sparks imagination\, and cultivates a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world\, ultimately leading us to a place where creativity and imagination reign supreme: the mind’s eye. \n\n \nImage Credits – Peta Harvey and Leila Davis\n\n  \nPLAN YOUR VISIT\nThe exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm from 13th to 18th of February. \n• Opening Night: 13th February 6pm to 9pm\, showcasing Tarot Reading by “A Curious Crow” and Didgeridoo by Duane Doyle.\n• Special Feature – Valentine’s Day: 14th February 10am – 1pm – Meet the Artists and a Valentine’s Day Tarot Reading. \nThe exhibition is at Field Trip Gallery\, 1 Latrobe Terrace\, Paddington\, Brisbane\, Queensland \nAll are welcome to come along. \n#arts_culture\n#gallery\n#indoor\n#family_friendly\n#exhibitions\n#community\n#shopping_markets\n#free\n#localartists\n#emergingartists\n#ceramics\n#sculpture\n#handmadeceramics\n#artistsofbrisbane\n#artisans
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/_inspired-a-minds-eye_/
LOCATION:Field Trip Gallery\, 1 Latrobe Tce\, Paddington\, QLD\, 4064\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T210000
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CREATED:20260116T225329Z
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UID:14656-1770552000-1770584400@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:VICTORIA'S PRIDE STREET PARTY 2026
DESCRIPTION:VICTORIA’S PRIDE STREET PARTY 2026\nTake over the streets with us!\nThe 5th edition of Victoria’s Pride Street Party will be back on Sunday 8 February 2026 – a celebration of progress\, love\, and diversity! \nExperience a full day of LGBTQIA+ art\, live music\, performances\, community and culture\, with stalls showcasing local treasures. Open to all – families\, friends\, and allies – there’s something for everyone\, from morning to night. \nClose off your Midsumma Festival season with this vibrant party and take over the streets with us! \n  \nQuick Links: Transport | Stages | Maps | Access
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/victorias-pride-street-party-2026/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260116T224858Z
CREATED:20260116T224858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T224858Z
UID:14653-1769941800-1769965200@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Midsumma Pride March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Midsumma Pride March returns to Fitzroy Street on Sunday 1 February 2026\nCome and experience one of the biggest events on the Pride calendar. \nMidsumma Pride March summons a chorus of voices from across our queer communities and makes them visible; embodying a raucous\, shared song that tells us we’re here\, we’ve got each others’ backs\, and we’re not going anywhere. \nThe march kicks of at 10:30am and everyone is welcome to come and watch the parade go by! \nThis page contains key information for march spectators. If you’re signed up to march in the parade\, please see our info page for participants. \nQuick Links: Map | Getting There | Access | Entertainment | Marching Order | FAQs
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/midsumma-pride-march-2026/
LOCATION:St Kilda Marina\, St Kilda Marina\, St Kilda\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Parade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20250209T013437Z
CREATED:20250209T013437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T013437Z
UID:14276-1762473600-1763251199@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Kelly Clarkson - Studio Sessions Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:Kelly and My Band Y’all are returning to Las Vegas! Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency is coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for 18 shows starting in July. Presale starts February 7 and general ticket on sale begins February 14. For details\, visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com/KellyVegas. See y’all there! \nOn Feb. 6\, the Grammy winner announced Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency\, coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for 18 shows later this year. \n\n“I’m so excited to be back in Vegas!” said Clarkson in a press release about the residency\, which runs from July 4 to Aug. 16 and again from Nov. 7-15. \n\n“We’re bringing the studio to the stage this time with ‘Studio Sessions!’” added the American Idol alum. “See y’all there!”
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/kelly-clarkson-studio-sessions-las-vegas/
LOCATION:Ceasars Palace\, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Paradise\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20250211T231621Z
CREATED:20250211T231621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T231621Z
UID:14324-1761091200-1762732799@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Melt Festival
DESCRIPTION:Melt is an open access festival of Queer art and culture in Brisbane/Magandjin\, Queensland\, Australia.\nMelt Festival returns in 2025 activating Brisbane/Magandjin from 22 October to 9 November. \nIn 2024\, Melt featured:\n– 120+ events\n– 220+ individual performances\n– 70+ venues\n– 4 festival hubs\n– Over 5\,000 naked bodies\n– A big boat parade \nBorn out of the success of Brisbane Powerhouse’s Melt Festival\, the new iteration of Melt takes pride in showcasing diverse arts and cultural events. With an expanded lineup of venues and artists\, this destination city-wide festival aims to foster inclusivity\, provoke thought and celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities and artists in a city gearing up to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032. \nMelt is produced by Brisbane Powerhouse and supported by the Queensland Government\, through Tourism and Events Queensland\, and Brisbane City Council\, through Brisbane Economic Development Agency. \nMelt is guided by the Melt Reference Group\, a committee of LGBTQIA+ leaders and artists.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/melt-festival/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20250219T044424Z
CREATED:20250219T044424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T044424Z
UID:14328-1755216000-1755475199@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:OUT OUT FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:THE BIGGESTWOMENS & LGBTQ FESTIVAL IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE\n\n  \nWelcome to OUT OUT Events\, the world of powerful females who believe in providing a sense of community & acceptance. We believe that when women come together\, we’re truly unstoppable… \nAdd live music\, dance\, good food\, great drink\, a field with back-to-back fun and activities\, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for OUT OUT…  \n  \n\n ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT \n\n\nHere we go! We’re so excited to be welcoming the Wonder Woman that is Kelly Wilde to OUT OUT! \n\n\nThis Eurovision entry wielding songstress has been performing across the world for 3 decades now\, from major prides to audiences of 150\,000+\, with live performance on the BBC and more \n\n\nKelly’s electric stage presence and roaring vocal will be taking centre stage on Saturday the 16th of August 2025! \n\n\nLet’s go wild for KELLY WILDE!\n\n\n\n www.outoutevents.com\nVENUE  Thorpe Meadows\, Scunthorpe\nDATE  15th-17th August\, 2025
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/out-out-festival/
LOCATION:Thorpe Meadows Farm\, Scunthorpe\, Carr Ln\, Crowle\, Scunthorpe\, DN17 4BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20250209T013224Z
CREATED:20250209T013224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T013224Z
UID:14272-1751587200-1755388799@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Kelly Clarkson - Studio Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Kelly and My Band Y’all are returning to Las Vegas! Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency is coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for 18 shows starting in July. Presale starts February 7 and general ticket on sale begins February 14. For details\, visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com/KellyVegas. See y’all there! \nOn Feb. 6\, the Grammy winner announced Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency\, coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for 18 shows later this year. \n\n“I’m so excited to be back in Vegas!” said Clarkson in a press release about the residency\, which runs from July 4 to Aug. 16 and again from Nov. 7-15. \n\n“We’re bringing the studio to the stage this time with ‘Studio Sessions!’” added the American Idol alum. “See y’all there!”
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/kelly-clarkson-studio-sessions/
LOCATION:Ceasars Palace\, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Paradise\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250629T190000
DTSTAMP:20250209T014922Z
CREATED:20250209T014826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T014922Z
UID:14278-1751194800-1751223600@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:NYC Pride March 2025
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural March occurred in 1970\, one year after the Stonewall Uprising\, and has since evolved into an annual civil rights demonstration. Its purpose has expanded over time to encompass raising awareness about the fight against AIDS and honouring those we have lost to illness\, violence\, and neglect.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/nyc-pride-parade-2025/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Pride Event,Pride Parade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20250209T015701Z
CREATED:20250209T015701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T015701Z
UID:14283-1751155200-1751241599@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:NYC Pridefest 2025
DESCRIPTION:PrideFest is BACK for our annual LGBTQIA+ street fair\nPrideFest is thrilled to be BACK for our annual LGBTQIA+ street fair that combines exhibitors\, food\, and activities for a day of fun and celebration in the name of equality. \n  \nPrideFest is thrilled to be BACK for our annual LGBTQIA+ street fair that combines exhibitors\, food\, and activities for a day of fun and celebration in the name of equality.\nPrideFest is thrilled to be BACK for our annual LGBTQIA+ street fair that combines exhibitors\, entertainers\, food and activities for a day of fun and celebration in the name of equality. PrideFest brings together NYC locals\, families\, sponsors\, community leaders\, local business owners\, and incredible talent from around the world performing at StageFest. \nPrideFest is the perfect place to stop and catch a live performance\, grab a bite to eat\, shop local\, and get some great Pride gear. And the best part is\, it’s totally FREE! \nTeeming with unique vendors that will make you swell with pride\, this event is not to be missed!
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/nyc-pridefest-2025/
LOCATION:Greenwich Village\, Greenwich Village\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20250414T072551Z
CREATED:20250414T072551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T072551Z
UID:14431-1750896000-1751241599@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Townsville Pride
DESCRIPTION:Proud Together – Gurambilbarra Townsville Pride 2025  SAVE THE DATES\n\n\nThe Pride Collective\, in partnership with 2Spirits and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health\, is thrilled to announce the dates for this year’s Gurambilbarra Townsville Pride – happening Thursday 26 June to Sunday 29 June!\n\n\n Art Exhibition\n Movie Night\n Celebration\n Pride Walk\n Fair Day\n\n\nFull event details coming soon — but for now\, pencil them in and get ready to be Proud Together!\n\n\nThis celebration is by and for our Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Intersex\, Queer\, Asexual\, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQA+SB) communities\, friends\, families and allies — and everyone who walks alongside us.\n\n\n Can’t wait to celebrate with you all!\n\n\n#ProudTogether #TownsvillePride #GurambilbarraPride #LGBTIQASB #2Spirits #Pride2025 #PrideCollective #LoveIsLove
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/townsville-pride/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250518T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20250506T000906Z
CREATED:20250506T000906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T000906Z
UID:14447-1747578600-1747591200@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:SYDNEY CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:SYDNEY CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL 2025\nJoin us at the annual Sydney Candlelight Memorial as we remember our loved ones\, friends and family who have passed from HIV/AIDS. \nSUNDAY 18 MAY\nService 3pm-4pm (doors open 2:30pm)\nRefreshments 4-4:45pm \nNEW VENUE FOR 2025:\nSydney Conservatorium of Music\nMusic Workshop\n1 Conservatorium Road\, Sydney CBD 2000 \nPLEASE RSVP\nRSVPs are essential for catering purposes\nTo RSVP and/or add names to the Remembrance list\, contact Positive Life NSW:\ncontact@positivelife.org.au\n(02) 8357 8316\n1800 245 677
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/sydney-candlelight-memorial-2025/
LOCATION:Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, 1 Conservatorium Road\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20250128T112049Z
CREATED:20250128T112049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112049Z
UID:14240-1746273600-1746313200@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Big Gay Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Big Gay Day is Brisbane’s biggest and best rainbow festival\, featuring musical acts\, drag extravaganzas and so much more. The iconic festival has been running for over 20 years\, raising thousands of dollars for local LGBTQIA+ charities. \nDust off your flip phones\, load up your MSN statuses\, and get ready to serve full-throttle early 2000s realness! We’re talking bedazzled everything\, low-rise chaos\, frosted tips\, and don’t forget those butterfly clips \n#BigGayDay #BGD25
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/big-gay-day-2025/
LOCATION:Wickham Hotel\, 308 Wickham St\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Event,Special Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20241211T054603Z
CREATED:20241211T054602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T054603Z
UID:14219-1745712000-1748649599@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Tina Arena “Don't Ask Again” 30th Anniversary Australian Tour
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s very own music icon will light up stages in an unforgettable celebration of her illustrious career including her chart-topping anthems to fan favorite’s spanning her decades of extraordinary success. Tina promises an intimate yet electrifying live experience marking the 30th Anniversary of her iconic album Don’t Ask. Released in 1994\, the groundbreaking record cemented Tina as a global star\, boasting timeless hits like “Chains”\, “Wasn’t It Good”\, and “Sorrento Moon (I Remember)”. “Don’t Ask” became one of Australia’s highest-selling albums of all time and remains a defining moment in Australian music history. \n\n\nThe celebratory “Don’t Ask Again” Tour therefore will be not only a concert; it’s a love letter to Tina’s loyal fans who have embraced her as a national treasure. Backed by her world-class band and signature powerhouse vocals\, Tina will bring her timeless hits to life on a tour designed to captivate audiences young and old. \nThis exclusive run of shows with support act Dylan Wright will take Tina to cities and regional hubs and is a chance to witness a true Australian icon live on stage. Don’t wait as tickets will sell fast! Secure yours and be part of this enchanting journey. \n\n\n\n\nTOUR DATES: \nRiverside Theatre\, Perth WA – Sunday\, 27 April 2025 \nState Theatre\, Sydney NSW – Tuesday\, 29 April 2025 \nState Theatre\, Sydney NSW – Wednesday\, 30 April 2025 \nEvan Theatre\, Penrith NSW – Sunday\, 4 May 2025 \nCivic Theatre\, Newcastle NSW – Tuesday\, 6 May 2025 \nPalais Theatre\, St Kilda VIC – Thursday\, 8 May 2025 \nPalais Theatre\, St Kilda VIC – Friday\, 9 May 2025 \nMunro Martin Parklands\, Cairns QLD – Saturday\, 17 May 2025 \nQPAC Concert Hall\, Brisbane QLD – Tuesday\, 20 May 2025 \nQPAC Concert Hall\, Brisbane QLD – Wednesday\, 21 May 2025 \nThe Star\, Gold Coast QLD – Friday\, 23 May 2025 \nHer Majesty’s Theatre\, Adelaide SA – Friday\, 30 May 2025 \nTickets available from www.tinaarena.com
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/tina-arena-dont-ask-again-30th-anniversary-australian-tour/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTSTAMP:20241202T094805Z
CREATED:20241202T094805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T094805Z
UID:14214-1744243200-1744934399@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Soft Cell + Marc Almond Australian Tour
DESCRIPTION:Performing their seminal album  Non Stop Erotic Cabaret + Greatest hits \nPlus an additional performance by \nMarc Almond performing all his solo hits and more \nSometimes you feel you’ve got to… run away. And that’s what 80s iconic synth-pop band SOFT CELL will be doing in April 2025 with their first-ever tour of Australia. \nWith an announcement that will have all fans of the decade donning their fluro and leathers\, Brit synth-pop band Soft Cell will be touring Australia for the very first time in April 2025\, performing their classic album ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’ in its entirety\, including hits like the iconic ‘Tainted Love’\, the fan favourite ‘Where Did Our Love Go’\, and more! \nIn addition to the band’s hits\, Marc Almond will perform his solo hits from a career that spans over 40 years. \nThursday 10th April – Riverside Theatre\, Perth \nSunday 13th April – Enmore Theatre\, Sydney \nTuesday 15th April – Fortitude Music Hall\, Brisbane \nThursday 17th April – Palais\, Melbourne \nTICKETS ON PRESALE FROM 9AM LOCAL TIME – TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER   \nVIA https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/soft-cell \nGENERAL ON SALE FROM 9AM LOCAL TIME – THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER  \nThe duo will be finger-clicking their way across both coasts of Australia in April\, making sure fans in Perth don’t miss out on this much-anticipated series of gigs. \n“I have always wanted to go to Australia. Over my 45 year career (yes that long) fans have always asked me when it might happen\, so overjoyed to say that it is happening.  And to perform both as Marc Almond with my solo hits\, and then transform into Soft Cell on the same night will be another first.  Everyone tells me Australians love to party and it promises to be something very special” – Marc Almond \nFour decades deep into their career\, Australian fans will finally be able to hear and experience the music of Soft Cell live. \nDESTROY ALL LINES PRESENTS \nSOFT CELL  \nPerforming their seminal album Non Stop Erotic Cabaret + Greatest hits \nPlus an additional performance by \nMarc Almond performing all his solo hits and more \nThursday 10th April                       Riverside Theatre\, Perth \nSunday 13th April                           Enmore Theatre\, Sydney \nTuesday 15th April                         Fortitude Music Hall\, Brisbane \nThursday 17th April                       Palais\, Melbourne
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/soft-cell-marc-almond-australian-tour/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250301T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250302T060000
DTSTAMP:20250208T042820Z
CREATED:20250208T042820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T042820Z
UID:14266-1740870000-1740895200@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:DIVA Party
DESCRIPTION:After The Mardi Gras Parade ends\, Come celebrate your fave DIVAs with DJ’s making you dance and sing to the anthems of Cher\, Mariah Carey\, Whitney Houston\, Celine Dion\, Beyonce\, Aretha Franklin\, Christina Aguilera\, Rihanna\, Dolly Parton\, Donna Summer\, Diana Ross\, Ariana Grande\, Janet Jackson\, Madonna\, Kylie Minogue\, Britney Spears & MORE \nCome Dressed Up as your favourite DIVA and Be Ready To Celebrate Like a DIVA!
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/diva-party/
LOCATION:The Oxford Hotel\, 134 Oxford Street\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250301T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250301T233000
DTSTAMP:20250209T005600Z
CREATED:20250209T005600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T005600Z
UID:14269-1740852000-1740871800@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
DESCRIPTION:We’re not free until we’re all free to be. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is set to take over Oxford Street\, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Set your true self free as the Mardi Gras magic makes it’s way down the heritage-listed Parade route for one of the largest LGBTQIA+ nighttime parades in the world. \nOver 200 floats from every corner of our communities will strut\, stroll and roll from Hyde Park to Moore Park on Sydney’s night-of-nights. As is tradition\, our fearless protectors the Dykes on Bikes\, LGBTQIA+SB First Nations communities and our beloved 78ers will lead over 11\,000 marchers under the 2025 Festival theme: FREE TO BE. \nJoin hundreds of thousands of people from Hyde Park to Moore Park in free and premium ticketed viewing areas to witness the wonders of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Reminding the world the beauty\, power and joy that comes from freedom. \nThe Sydney Mardi Gras Parade is for everyone\, that’s why there will be a free Accessible Parade Viewing Area (by application) that includes a free shuttle to and from public transport\, low-sensory zones\, flat road level access\, accessible amenities and more.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras-parade/
LOCATION:Taylor Square Darlinghurst\, Taylor Square\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Event,Pride Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250227T223000
DTSTAMP:20250209T050728Z
CREATED:20250209T050728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T050728Z
UID:14287-1740684600-1740695400@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Gender Bender Bingo Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Mardi Gras just got even more fabulous. Join us for a one night only reunion as the OG’s of GBB return with the iconic Penny Tration and Tora Hymen. \nDon’t miss this outrageous night of bingo\, laughs\, and unforgettable antics. It’s going to be camp\, chaotic and completely unmissable. \n 
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/gender-bender-bingo-reunion/
LOCATION:Hyde Park House\, 47/49 William St\, Darlinghurst\, New South Wales\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bingo / Trivia / Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTSTAMP:20241118T045836Z
CREATED:20241118T045836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T045836Z
UID:14194-1739232000-1740009599@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Joyce Maynge 25: Behind the Sequined Curtain
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Joyce Maynge like never before! In this one-of-a-kind show\, Joyce pulls back the sequined curtain to share her 25-year journey—from small town girl\, to showgirl\, journalist\, filmmaker\, flashmob megastar and Mardi Gras mainstay. Get ready for memorable performances\, hilarious stories\, and multimedia highlights that range from heartwarming to downright spicy. It’s a dazzling deep dive into the facts\, fiction\, and fabulousness that have shaped Joyce through her unique and heartfelt Australian Story. This is an intimate evening with Joyce that will leave you wanting more! \nJoyce Maynge invites you into her trailer park to take a peek behind the sequined curtain and see her the way you’ve never seen her before! Buy two tickets; one is bound to get stolen!\n “From Albion Park Rail to the World\, can anyone match the joie de vivre\, the song styling\, the deft touch of makeup that makes Joyce Maynge the singular sensation she is? Maybe the late Lana Turnip\, but THAT’S IT!” – Bob Downe \n\nDirected by  Shane Pascoe. \nProduced by Shane Pascoe and Travis Conneeley. \nStarring: Joyce Maynge aka Shane Pascoe \nWritten by Shane Pascoe and Lewis Oswald \nPhotographer: Amanda Prior Photography. \nShowing: 11-13th and 17-19th Feb 2025
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/joyce-maynge-25-behind-the-sequined-curtain/
LOCATION:The Substation: QTOPIA Sydney\, 136 Oxford St\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Drag Show / Tour / Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20241202T094204Z
CREATED:20241202T094204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T094204Z
UID:14211-1738022400-1738454399@guidetogay.com
SUMMARY:Tony Hadley (ex Spandau Ballet) Headline Tour
DESCRIPTION:TONY HADLEY\, former lead singer from one the biggest bands of the 1980s\, Spandau Ballet\, has announced 3 headline shows in Adelaide\, Hobart and Perth. Fans will hear all the Spandau Ballet hits – including True\, Gold\, Only When You Leave\, Round & Round and more\, plus solo material from across Tony’s career when he performs with his band\, The Fabulous TH Band. \nTue 28 January 2025                      The Gov\, Adelaide\nThu 30 January 2025                      Odeon Theatre\, Hobart\nSat 1 Feb 2025                                Astor Theatre\, Perth \nEarly bird pre-sale tickets start Wednesday 9 October\, 9am local time via  https://daltours.cc/tonyhadley.  General on sale from Friday 11 October\, 9am local time. \n“Australia is one of my favourite places to perform.I can’t wait to get back with The Fabulous TH band and perform in front of fans and friends once more”.  \nIt has been over forty years since Tony Hadley first released music with his former band\, Spandau Ballet. From his beginnings at the forefront of the New Romantic movement\, Tony earned himself the accolade of being one of pop’s greatest vocalists. Spandau Ballet had numerous chart-topping singles and albums all over the world\, including the epic Through the Barricades\, the international number one True\, and the unofficial London Olympics theme\, Gold. \nAs a solo artist Tony has performed across the world both with his band\, swing bands\, and orchestras. In 2005 he was awarded a Gold Badge from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters; whilst 2007 saw him win a new legion of fans when he appeared as Billy Flynn in Chicago on the West End stage. \nIn 2018 Tony released Talking To The Moon\, The album was incredibly well received\, became BBC Radio 2’s Album Of The Week and the 1st single Tonight Belongs To Us was Single Of The Week.  In early 2024 he returned to his love of swing music and released The Mood I’m In – featuring songs from his 2007 album Passing Strangers\, remastered them and added 5 additional tracks including a new song ‘Walk Of Shame’. \nIn 2019 he was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List for his services to charity. \nDon’t miss your chance to hear some of the best songs from the 80s performed by one of the best singers of the time! \nEarly bird pre-sale tickets start Wednesday 9 October\, 9am local time.\nGeneral on sale from Friday 11 October\, 9am local time.   \nTICKETS AVAILABLE VIA https://www.destroyalllines.com/. \nDestroy All Lines Presents\nTONY HADLEY AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025 \nTue 28 January 2025                      The Gov\, Adelaide\nThu 30 January 2025                      Odeon Theatre\, Hobart\nSat 1 Feb 2025                                Astor Theatre\, Perth
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/tony-hadley-ex-spandau-ballet-headline-tour/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Timeless Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boy George\, Bonnie Tyler\, Tony Hadley Ex Spandau Ballet & Starship ft MickeyThomas to tour Yarra Valley\, Hunter Valley and Sandstone Point. \nBoy George of Culture Club performing his greatest hits\, Bonnie Tyler\, Tony Hadley (ex Spandau Ballet) and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will perform in Australia next summer as part of a new concert series celebrating legendary musicians from around the world. \nThe Timeless Summer Tour 2025 makes its debut in January 2025\, packed with a stellar line- up of international superstars from the 70s and 80s who will tour Yarra Valley’s Rochford Wines (January 24)\, Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate (January 25) and Queensland’s Sandstone Point (January 27). With the Australia Day Public Holiday falling on January 27\, there is opportunity for people wanting to attend the Yarra Valley event to extend their long weekend to include the Friday before. \nBoy George is a vibrant icon who has left an indelible mark on the pop and new wave genres. He rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the band Culture Club\, which he co-founded in 1981. The band’s debut album\, Kissing to Be Clever\, catapulted them to international fame with hit singles like Do You Really Want to Hurt Me and Time (Clock of the Heart). Throughout the 80s\, Culture Club dominated charts worldwide with subsequent albums such as Colour by Numbers and Waking Up with the House on Fire\, delivering memorable hits like Karma Chameleon and The War Song. \nBonnie Tyler is one of Wales’ best-known performers\, achieving chart success all over the world. She is recognised for her distinctive husky voice\, and a long list of hit singles including Total Eclipse of the Heart\, It’s a Heartache\, Holding Out for a Hero\, Lost in France\, More Than a Lover\, Bitterblue and If I Sing You a Love Song. In her 50-year career\, Bonnie has performed for audiences in countries across the world\, and she has enjoyed critical acclaim for her recent albums Rocks and Honey and Between The Earth and the Stars. \nTony Hadley (ex Spandau Ballet) made his mark on the music industry as the soulful baritone voice of the iconic 80s band Spandau Ballet. Hailing from England\, Hadley’s career with Spandau Ballet yielded numerous hits\, including True\, Gold\, and Through the Barricades\, which showcased his powerful vocals and the band’s unique blend of new wave and soul. True remains one of their biggest hits\, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries. Beyond Spandau Ballet\, Tony Hadley has pursued a successful solo career\, releasing albums and songs such as The State of Play and Talking to the Moon\, which received critical acclaim. \nMickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the 80s. He made his mark in 1976 as lead vocalist on the mega-hit Fooled Around And Fell In Love with The Elvin Bishop Band before joining Jefferson Starship as the lead vocalist in 1979\, recording a string of hits including Jane\, No Way Out\, Find Your Way Back\, Stranger\, and Layin’ It on the Line. The group was renamed Starship in 1985 and went on to record three #1 hit songs including We Built This City\, Sara\, and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now\, from the film\, Mannequin\, which also was an Academy Award nominee. Their hit It’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over became Major League Baseball’s theme in 1987. \nTimeless Summer Tour promoter Glenn Meikle is excited to be bringing such a high calibre line- up to Australia. \n“All of the artists performing at Timeless Summer Live are iconic musicians who have paved the way for many. Even though they were introduced to the world in the 70s and 80s\, their music is just as impactful today as they were when they were released\,” Meikle said. \n“Timeless Live is excited to have such an iconic line-up on our debut Timeless Summer Tour and we’re confident people across the generations will enjoy the experience\,” he said. \nTickets for the R18 Timeless Summer Tour 2025 will be available for pre-sale from 10am on July 24\, 2024. Those who register for pre-sale access will have first dibs on tickets\, with access to purchase tickets for two hours before they are released to the general public. \nEvery ticket purchased in the first 48 hours will also come with a free Timeless Summer Tour fedora. To register for the Timeless Summer Tour pre-sale\, go to arep.co/p/timeless-summer- tour–register-for-pre-sale-access-1 \nPayment plans are available. For more information\, go to www.timelesssummertour.com. \n  \n24th January- Yarra Valley \n25th Jan Hunter Valley \n27th January Sanstone QLD \n  \nThe tour is presented by live entertainment company Timeless Live\, which is dedicated to providing top quality live music and entertainment events\, while creating timeless experiences that convert into forever memories!
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/timeless-summer-tour/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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SUMMARY:Pollys Club: Sinderella
DESCRIPTION:Since 1964\, the Pollys Club has been providing an inclusive\, safe\, fun and friendly community dance space thus helping to address social isolation in the LGBTIQA+ community. \nDoors open at 7pm for a dance set which is a meander through the decades. This is followed by the 30-45 minute themed amateur drag show from 9:30pm. The second dance set is more mixed but still retro\, still dancy and still fabulous. \nYou may BYO food and drink or purchase drinks and a snack from our bar. Lucky door and best costume prizes so come as you please or dress to theme. \nJoin us for SINderella!\, our Christmas Dance from 7pm on Saturday 14th December 2024 at Marrickville Town Hall.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/pollys-club-sinderella/
LOCATION:Marrickville Town Hall\, 303 Marrickville Road\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204
CATEGORIES:Social Dance / Mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241130T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241130T210000
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SUMMARY:Club Broadway: "LIVE" Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Club Broadway is back in Brisbane on Saturday 30th November. \n  \nAfter the huge success of our first Club Broadway: “LIVE” edition in Sydney\, DJ Dan Murphy and Harry K are teaming up to take the piano on the road to Brissie! \nHOW DOES A CLUB BROADWAY “LIVE” WORK? \n  \nWe set a baby grand piano up in the centre of the room\, and the incredibly talented pianist John Milligan plays all your favourite Club Broadway Bangers live. You can sing your heart out like you’re at Marie’s Crisis in New York\, or Overtures in London… and even request your favourite showtunes through the night too. \n  \nDJ Dan Murphy will still be on hand to kick the party off on the DJ decks and play your faves during breaks. \n  \nGet ready to sing your heart out to: \n\nHamilton \nWicked \nDisney \nSix \nSound Of Music\n\nLes Mis\nPhantom\nChicago\nHairspray \nRent\nSondheim\n\nLittle Shop Of Horrors \nDear Evan Hansen \nRocky Horror\n…and many\, many more!\n\n  \nSing and dance along with us where the lights shine brighter\, the music plays louder\, and you’re the star of the show… \n  \nThis is CLUB BROADWAY: WE ARE YOUR PEOPLE!  \n  \nShowtime: 5pm – 9pm \nVenue: Wonderland \nBars: Fully licensed with multiple bars & special cocktails \nAccessibility: Wheelchair accessible\, plus plenty of seating available \n  \nBE IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/club-broadway-live-brisbane/
LOCATION:wonderland brisbane\, 633 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical Theatre,Musical Theatre Club Event,Nightclub
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SUMMARY:Pollys Club: Pollys Horror Picture Show
DESCRIPTION:Sat 5 Oct | 7pm | Pollys Horror Picture Show \nMarrickville Town Hall \n​ \nDo you remember doing the Time Warp? Are you a transvestite\, a sweet transvestite?  Find out whatever happened to Saturday night by joining us! \n\nAre you getting enough pleasure? Pollys pleasure that is. \nWhat have show producer Craige and the Pollys cast got in store for the floor show that’s been spoken of? \nGet ready to do the Time Warp again! Step into a world where the fabulous and the fierce come together for a night of dance\, unforgettable costumes\, and endless celebration of who you are. \nCome as you are or dress to theme – there’s a place for everyone on our dance floor. This is your night to shine\, connect\, and celebrate. \n\n​ \nTix online $25/$20 door $30/$25 | Show 9:30pm | Raffle\, lucky door & best dressed prizes | BYO or purchase drinks and snacks from our bar | Show by Craige and the Polly’s cast.
URL:https://guidetogay.com/event/pollys-club-pollys-horror-picture-show/
LOCATION:Marrickville Town Hall\, 303 Marrickville Road\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204
CATEGORIES:Social Dance / Mixer
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