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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;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
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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/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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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/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T230000
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T000906Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
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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/
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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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;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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/
CATEGORIES:Pride Event,Pride Parade
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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/
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
CREATED:20260116T225329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T225329Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112535
CREATED:20260117T152615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T152615Z
UID:14661-1770890400-1771430400@guidetogay.com
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260405T112536
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UID:14533-1770940800-1771199999@guidetogay.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112536
CREATED:20251031T213524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T042029Z
UID:14642-1771149600-1771189200@guidetogay.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112536
CREATED:20251116T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T215020Z
UID:14645-1772298000-1772319600@guidetogay.com
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:20260228T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260301T030000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112536
CREATED:20260116T220955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T221259Z
UID:14648-1772310600-1772334000@guidetogay.com
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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