Festivals
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2.1KThe Rainbow Precinct – Glitter, Grunge, Nightlife And Sun Lovers – The Sydney Gaybourhood
When: All year round Where: Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills and Taylor Square Website: Rainbow Precinct Welcome to the beating heart of Sydney’s queer culture. If you’ve ever danced until dawn on Oxford Street, grabbed a late-night kebab on the strip, or marched in the Parade, you know this area is more than just a...
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1.5KCatch The International Debut Of Tourmaline: Transcendent And rea:claimed This Summer
When: 12 December 2025 to 15 March 2026Where: Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, 111 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006Website: acca.melbourne r e a: c l a i m e d and Tourmaline: Transcendent ACCA’s summer season is bringing two powerful exhibitions to Melbourne, and they sit right at the heart of what queer art can...
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1.2KTrade Your Mardi Gras Hangover For Country Glam At ChillOut Festival
When: March 5 – 9, 2026 Where: Daylesford, Victoria Website: ChillOut Festival If you’ve ever fancied a little country glam mixed with a serious splash of queer culture, Daylesford is calling your name this March. ChillOut Festival is not your standard city party. It is Australia’s largest and longest-running regional LGBTQIA+ festival. Nestled in the...
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2.3KCome For The Art And Stay For The Fabulous At Perth Festival
When: 6 February to 1 March 2026 Where: The Embassy at Perth Town Hall, plus venues across Perth Website: Perth Festival Perth Festival swings open the doors of Perth Town Hall, transforms it into a 1970s-style cabaret venue called The Embassy, and hands you a cocktail while drag royalty takes to the stage. Now in...
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1.5KThailand: Where Love Shines Brighter
When: Year-round destination; marriage equality in effect since January 2025 Where: Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) Website: Amazing Thailand Thailand has always been known as the Land of Smiles. In 2025, it earned a new title. In January, the country’s Equal Marriage Law came into effect, making Thailand the first...
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3.8KQtopia Sydney: Where Queer History Lives, Breathes, And Throws A Damn Good Party
When: Year-round. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Free entry every Sunday.Where: 301 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, with two additional sites at Taylor Square.Website: Qtopia Sydney There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a space built to oppress our community gets reclaimed and turned into something beautiful. That’s exactly what...
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2.0KGo! Travel Tips from Mark Fuller CEO (Also Known As DJ Marty!)
Website: GO Insurance DNA: Welcome to DNA’s Festival Guide. As a seasoned traveller, and CEO of Go Insurance, apart from getting the right insurance for your trip, what are your top travel tips? I travel super light. If I can carry-on only, I will. But for the times I can’t, I always keep a small essentials...
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4.3KAlbany Pride: A Community That Shows What Regional Queer Life Can Be
When: 19 February to 2 March 2026, plus events all yearWhere: Albany (Kinjarling) and the Great Southern region, Western AustraliaWebsite: Albany Pride Albany might be a long way from the big city lights, but the heart of its LGBTQIA+ community beats just as strong. Albany Pride has grown into one of the most recognised and...
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2.2KMidsumma 2026 Serves Dating Disasters, Unapologetic Cabaret, And 22 Days Of Bold Programming
The festival programme is stacked with over 250 events. But forget the main stage for a moment. Midsumma Festival returns from 18 January to 8 February 2026 with 22 days of programming across more than 250 venues. The theme this year is Time And Place, a reflection on where we have been, where we stand...
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7.2K“Pink Narcissus” Queer Classic Cult Film Restored – Australian Premiere Screening
The 1971 underground sensation Pink Narcissus is an independently produced classic of queer art cinema. The film has had a complete 4K restoration and will screen as part of the First Films festival in Sydney. The festival, now in its fourth year, runs from November 5 to 9 at the Golden Age Cinema and Bar....
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4.1KLet’s Get Ecstatica! Sydney Mardi Gras Promises To Bring Back The Joy In 2026
What is Ecstatica? “Ecstatica is what happens when you find your people, community and family… In 2026, we’re inviting everyone to shape their Parade floats, events, and gatherings around this shared frequency,” says interim Mardi Gras CEO, Jesse Matheson. At DNA, we couldn’t be more ecstatic that Mardi Gras has decided to be fun again....
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3.2KShirts Off Vibes At Reykjavík Bear Festival As Mr Reykjavík Bear Debuts
The bears are back in Reykjavík, and this year the party is bigger than ever. The annual Reykjavík Bear Festival kicks off today, August 28, running through to the 31st for a weekend packed with community events and Icelandic adventures. This isn’t just any festival, it marks a double anniversary, celebrating five years of the...
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6.3KRussell Tovey Lights Up Queer Screen Fest 2025 With Opening Night Screening Of “Plainclothes”
Queer Screen Festival wastes no time setting the stakes high! Plainclothes follows Lucas, a closeted undercover cop in 1990s New York whose sting operation flips when he falls hard for his target, played by Russell Tovey. Carmen Emmi’s nostalgic visuals and dreamy soundtrack make the romance feel urgent and dangerously close. Award winners keep the...
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6.2K5 Fabulous Festival Films To Catch
FEATURED: Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival | Website Queer Screen’s Film Festival has been a popular feature of the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival since 1993. Each year, they platform diverse sexualities and gender identities on screen with impactful stories that speak to the multifaceted nature of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, Queer Screen’s 31st...
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5.9KThe Boys Who Came To Party – Mardi Gras Party 2025
PHOTOGRAPHER: Dac Nguyen | Instagram Sydney’s Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Party 2025 was nothing short of spectacular, bringing together music, energy, and unforgettable moments. Held on Saturday, March 1, the event spanned six spaces at the Hordern Pavilion and nearby venues, delivering over eight hours of non-stop entertainment. A Star-Studded Line-Up That Delivered The night featured...