Community & Social

Jan - Jan 21 - 25

Character Creation - Youth Festival

The Big Dig Education Centre
The Australian Theatre for Young People is hosting a weeklong Character Creation workshop for aspiring young performers. Focusing...
Read More
Feb 8

The Official 2013 Season Launch

Sydney Town Hall
You’re invited to the Lord Mayor’s Official Launch of the  2013 Sydney Mardi Gras Season at the steps...
Read More
Feb 8

“Unpacking Femme” Sydney Femme Guild’s 2nd Conference

UTS
“Unpacking Femme” invites femmes and allies to explore and celebrate all kinds of femme experience and expressions.  A...
Read More
Feb 9

Self Defence / Introduction to Kung Fu Workshop

Newtown Library
A free self defence personal safety workshop and kung fu workshop for untrained LGBTI community and local residents...
Read More
Feb - Feb 10 - 24

Sydney Spokes Sunday bike rides

Sydney Spokes Inc. –  Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Cycling Club.  Mardi Gras Festival – Rainbow  Rides – various...
Read More
Feb 10

Fair Day

Victoria Park
Our biggest and most loved community event is a fun, friendly picnic in the sun for family, friends and our very besties – our pampered pooches.

Read More
Feb 10

Tug-O-War

Fair Day
Team Sydney will be hosting the annual Tug-O-War competition during Fair Day 2013.  This is a fun event...
Read More
Feb 10

After the Fair

Bank Hotel and Newtown Hotel
For the first time ever, we’re bringing the Bank Hotel and the Newtown Hotel together for double the love and twice the fun.

Read More
Feb 13

Open If Forgotten - Youth Festival

Manly Youth Centre
Join artist Tom Christophersen in creating film, photography, stories and visual art to be sealed in a time...
Read More
Feb 13

Same Sex Salsa

Sly Fox Hotel
Spice up Mardi Gras with some Salsa simply sexy moves that can be used with a partner or...
Read More
Feb 13

blackcat lounge presents FRISKY AND MANNISH: EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Factory Floor
School? College? Job? Yawn. Life isn’t about spreadsheets, it’s about joy and laughter and pop music. Frisky and...
Read More
Feb 15

Glitter Ball presented by Twenty10 - Youth Festival

Red Rattler Theatre Inc
Twenty10 present GLITTER BALL a free dance party for young people under 26 years of age. It will...
Read More
Feb 15

Women Say Something

Paddington Town Hall
Generations of Women celebrates those women who have come before, those who have influenced, and what needs to happen to continue what they started in our world. Sold out.
Read More
Feb - Feb 15 - 17

2013 Australasian Gay & Lesbian Open

Sydney Olympic Park (Tennis Centre)
Australia’s largest Gay & Lesbian tournament, it is part of the GLTA WORLD TOUR and will be held...
Read More
Feb 16

Get Wet at Jamberoo This Mardi Gras

Jamberoo Action Park
Picture this: The sun is shining, you are ushered onto a coach by one of our sexy attendants,...
Read More
Feb - Feb 16 - 26

Gsquash Sydney Mardi Gras Squash Tournament

Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre
Get ready to be part of it – Gsquash presents the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Tournament on Sat...
Read More
Feb 16

Australian Sailing & Cruising Club Annual Regatta

Cruising Yact Club of Australia
The ASCC will be hosting their annual Mardi Gras 5-race Regatta on 16 Feb 2013.  The course will...
Read More
Feb 16

Sydney Rangers & Flying Bats Sydney 6-a-side Football Tournament

Bat & Ball Park
Sydney Rangers FC, Australia’s first gay men’s soccer club formed in 1997, will be hosting an outdoor six-a-side...
Read More
Feb 16

Dragon Boating Social Paddle

Dragon Boating
Dragon Boating is the fastest growing sport in Australia.  The sport is great for people of all ages...
Read More
Feb 16

Queer Thinking

Seymour Centre
A fusion of academia, literature and ideas, bringing together some of the world's most influential academics and creatives.
Buy tickets

Read More
Feb 16

Dykes on Bikes - Bike and Tattoo Show

Kurrajong Hotel
The annual Bike & Tattoo Show is one of a kind.  Motorcyclists in our community get to compete...
Read More
Feb 16

Battle on the Bent Track

Hordern Pavillion
Roller Derby goes 100% queer on a national scale February 16, 2013 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Picture this:...
Read More
Feb 16

Battle on the Bent Track Official After Party

The Standard
After the bone-crunching excitement of Battle on the Bent Track, party on with the roller derby girls.
Buy Tickets

Read More
Feb 16

Orlando presents Butch, Please!

Goodgod Small Club
Okay, it’s late, but if there were ever a reason to stay up till 5am here it is:...
Read More
Feb 17

Toy Soldiers Mud Run and Dance Party

Cataract Scout Park
Toy Soldiers Mud Run is an adventure race and post-race dance party, marking the celebration of Mardi Gras...
Read More
Feb 17

Generationext: Summer with Anish Kapoor - Youth Festival

MCA
This summer, for one spectacular night, Sydney teenagers gain free access to the blockbuster exhibition of art by...
Read More
Feb 20

Birds and the Birds - Youth Festival

Redfern Town Hall
Pack your tent and round up the troops, we are setting up camp for a night of feather-ruffling...
Read More
Feb 20

The Black View

Customs House Library
Take a little time to enjoy the super sassy wit of our Aboriginal GLBT panel. This quick and...
Read More
Feb 20

Bear Essentials 17 – Get Your Bear On: Greet and Grope

Gingers - The Oxford Hotel
We welcome all members, Bears and their admirers to come along and celebrate with us as we get...
Read More
Feb - Feb 21 - 25

Character Creation

The Big Dig Education Centre
This is a great hands-on class for all aspiring performers.
Read More
Feb 21

Burlesque @ Library

The Rex Centre
Burlesque @ the Library: Celebrate the art of subtle seduction during Mardi Gras Festival. Join Burlesque Artist Danica...
Read More
Feb 21

55Upitty

Red Rattler Theatre Inc
Celebrate the launch of 55Upitty, an online interview and photography project that celebrates the older LGBTI woman. 55Upitty...
Read More
Feb 22

Pink Hockey Day Tournament

Bentstix Hockey Club will be hosting their annual Pink Hockey Tournament that is always a fun, social but...
Read More
Feb 22

Bear Essentials 17 – Get Your Bear On: Wet Furr Pool Party

Cook and Phillip Pool
One of the favourites on the Bear Essentials calendar, the Pool Party attracts visitors locally, from interstate, and...
Read More
Feb 22

Lifesavers with Pride Trivia Night

Paddington RSL
Sydney’s sexy-as-hell Lifesavers with Pride will be moving on from the beach and moving up to Oxford St...
Read More
Feb 22

Murder Mystery at Mardi Gras - a wet death at the Andrew Boy Charlton Pool

Andrew Boy Charlton Pool
Someone has mysteriously been murdered in the murk of the Andrew Boy Charlton Pool and the murderer is...
Read More
Feb 22

Fantasia: Love Knows no Boundaries

ARQ Nightclub
FANTASIA, in partnership with ACON’s Asian Project, is presenting a night of ground-breaking film, hot dance shows and...
Read More
Feb 23

Freezone Volleyball Sydney Mardi Gras Tournament

Sports Hall, Olympic Park
Top Volleyball action with a focus on participation.  Men’s, women’s, mixed and recreational teams of 6-9 players are...
Read More
Feb 23

Inaugral 3x3 Sydney Mardi Gras Basketball Tournament

Centennial Parklands Basketball Courts
The Inaugural FIBA (International Basketball Federation Basketball Tournament will be held during the 2013 Mardi Gras Festival.  It...
Read More
Feb 23

Frontrunners Little Black Dress Run 2013

Centennial Park
A touch of glamour returns to Centennial Park, as Sydney Frontrunners host their 13th annual Little Black Dress...
Read More
Feb 23

Afternoon Tea with a Tease

The Women's Library
The Women’s Library invites you to partake of tea, scones, cucumber sandwiches and love scenes. Enjoy readings from...
Read More
Feb 23

Paradiso

Huskisson Community Centre
A Dance Party to bring the gay & lesbian community together on beautiful Jervis Bay on the South...
Read More
Feb 24

History Walk

Hyde Park Barrack's Queens Square
Meeting at 09:45 for a 10 O’Clock start, a challenging and informative visitation with the Sydney House of...
Read More
Feb 24

Amazon Annual Mega Social Tennis Hit

Newington College Tennis Courts
Sydney Womens Amazon Tennis Club is looking to host their fourth Annual Mega Social Tennis Hit as part...
Read More
Feb 24

Pro Gen Y

Slide Lounge
ProGenY is a social event for young gay men and their friends (18-29 year olds only). This event...
Read More
Feb - Mar 24 - 1

Dykes on Bikes® Meet’n’Greet

Kurrajong Hotel
Every year Dykes on Bikes® organises a couple of Meet’n’Greets prior to the parade.  Considering this is our...
Read More
Feb 25

Pool Party

Ivy Pool Club Bar
Pool Party tickets are no longer available online. However, tickets can be purchased at the door for $60.
Read More
Feb 25

Sydney Rams 30th Anniversary Ten Pin Bowling Tournment

Manhattan Superbowl
The Sydney Rams are proud to host their 30th Anniversary Ten Pin Bowling tournament. Join the Sydney Rams...
Read More
Feb 26

Late Night Shopping: PROVENANCE - Youth Festival

Australian Museum
Late Night Shopping moves to Jurassic Lounge Queer Culture Night   Following the success of last year’s villainous...
Read More
Feb 26

Sunset Cruise

Sydney Glass Island
Grab a bunch of friends and join us for a very Sydney Mardi Gras take on a must-do Sydney experience.
Buy Tickets

Read More
Feb 26

Carmen Rupe Memorial Trust

Slide Lounge
Through decades of volunteer work for the LGBTI community and other disadvantaged groups, iconic entertainer Carmen Rupe demonstrated...
Read More
Feb 27

Bushwalk

South of Sydney lies this secret Forest of Palm trees.  SCOG will be hosting a group bushwalk along...
Read More
Feb 27

Bear Essentials 17 – Get Your Bear On: Underbear Party

Oxford Arts Factory
Featuring some of the best Dj’s, including Ben Drayton (Bad Dog), and Frankie Shin (Chunky, Midnight Shift), we...
Read More
Feb 28

Zoo Walk

Taronga Zoological Gardens
Start the day at Circular Quay for a relaxing ferry ride on beautiful Sydney harbour and then spend...
Read More
Feb - Mar 28 - 1

Studio Space @ the Library

The Rex Centre
Studio Space @ the Library : Need some space for last minute costume touch-ups or performance rehearsals? The...
Read More
Feb 28

Glamour pour le Hammer

Colombian Hotel
Glamour pour le Hammer is a monthly, performance based club night.  We usually run riot on the top...
Read More
Mar 1

Sydney Mardi Gras Surfs Bondi

Lets Go Surfing Bondi Beach
AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST SURF EXPERIENCE ON AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST BEACH! What better place to experience surfing & beach culture, than...
Read More
Mar 1

Sydney Mardi Gras Drag Races

Bondi Beach
Due to the wet weather, we're very sorry to announce that the Drag Races have been cancelled.
Read More
Mar 1

Almost Famous - Youth Festival

107 Projects
Almost Famous Open Mic Night. The City of Sydney in partnership with 107 Projects and the Sydney Mardi...
Read More
Mar 1

Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Tournament

City Gym
The Harbourcity Wrestling Club will be hosting the Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Tournament during Sydney Mardi Gras.  Wrestlers will...
Read More
Mar 2

Sydney Frontrunners Mardi Gras Fun Run

Centennial Park
Annual 5km run/walk around Centennial Park. Whether fast and fabulous or just fabulous you can join the Frontrunners...
Read More