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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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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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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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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: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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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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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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