THE OFFICIAL POST PARADE PARTY

Expect 15,000 or more at this iconic dance party with thousands flying in from around Australia and overseas.

Promising a Mardi Gras Party like none other before, 2012 will see the Entertainment Quarter transformed into a theme park – Mardigrasland – promising an adventurous and sexy ride through a night of music, dance and electrifying acts including RuPaul, D.E. Experience, Sneaky Sound System, Chicane and Horse Meat Disco.

Partygoers can expect to be taken on an experiential trip through Mardigrasland, a place with many different themed ‘lands’, each with their own unique flavour – as well as being entertained by superstar Australian and international performers and DJs.

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras are thrilled to announce that   Kylie Minogue will be performing at Mardigrasland! Kylie is coming back to Mardi Gras as part of her K25: 25 Years of Kylie celebrations. It's been 14 years since Kylie attended Mardi Gras- her long awaited performance will not disappoint.

Another star Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras are excited to welcome to the 2012 Mardi Gras Party is singer/songwriter  Sam Sparro. Make sure you catch his performance at Mardigrasland!

  Candyworld, at the Royal Hall of Industries, promises a confection of sugar-coated pop and house in a candy-coloured world that dishes up big shows, drag to die for and a very happy ending. Here you'll see big names RuPaul, Andy Almighty (7th Heaven), Wayne G, Lee Dagger and Sydney favourites Dan Murphy and Kitty Glitter. Enter the Emerald City in Oz at the Horden Pavilion, with serious dance music talent as the soundtrack. Sneaky Sound System, Chicane and others will keep you grooving all night long with some upbeat tunes.

T.G.I. Retro at the Hi-Fi (the old Forum) promises an all-you-can-eat disco party buffet, with some of the night’s most exciting performers. Partygoers can expect performances from DJ Lady Miss Kier from iconic '90s dance group Deee-lite as well as internationally acclaimed Londoners Horse Meat Disco. It doesn't stop there- T.G.I. Retro will also play host to UK performer Jonathan Hellyer in his vastly popular cabaret act D.E. Experience.

Drag kings and programming for the ladies in mind will be the theme for Shangri-La, where partygoers will enjoy the music of Kelly Lynch. The King for a Day competition will produce some of the sexiest kings in Sydney, and finalists of LOTL's Bachelorette of the Year competition will get the ladies swooning. 

Also heating up Shangri-La will be Australian singing sensation Zoe Badwi, Sarah McLeod, the former front-woman of Aussie rock band The Superjesus as well as top DJ/Producer  Neroli of Heaven UK. 

And finally, for an underground party where nothing is what it seems, The Backlot at the Dome will become a dodgy, abandoned and derelict hall of mirrors, with eclectic and electric performances and music. Here you'll see three amazing Aussie acts, including cool crew Starfuckers and ladies favourites Cunningpants and Sveta.

As well as the different lands, there will also be a theme park parade throughout the night – think queer Disney parade – and pop-up performances, costumed characters and musical acts to surprise partygoers across the entire grounds. 

Aussie favourites Matt Vaughan, Mike Kelly, Feisty and Ruby will also be playing on the night. JD Samson of feminist electropunk band Le Tigre and her music ensemble MEN will make an appearance in Shangri La and The Backlot at the Dome. Other incredible acts to watch out for are Lee Dagger of Bimbo Jones, Andy Butler DJ Set (Hercules & Love Affair/Mr INTL.), Le Gateau Chocolat, Kam Shafaati, Kate Monroe and even MORE to be announced.

SGLMG Members have the opportunity to purchase Member's Tickets and have a amazing experience in Mardigrasland. The Member's benefits include Express Entry to the party, discounted Cloak Check, a special wristband and admission to the Member's Express Bar Lane in the Hi Fi Lounge. 

Want the ultimate Mardi Gras weekend? 

Why not get a ticket to our official wrap-up party? The Laneway is the day after Parade and Party and puts a funky new spin on a tradition full of old school cool. Featuring 5 different rooms and groovy artists Garçon Garçon, D.E. Experience, Oxford Hustlers and more, The Laneway is guaranteed to go off. Find out more here ! 

Mardigrasland Party Ticket Prices

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² Youth/Concession tickets must be purchased in person at a Ticketek agency for presentation of a student or pensioner ID card. When attending the event please be prepared to produce ID card on request.

NOTE: PREMIUM TICKETS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT.