Filter by
Yirranma Place

Creating Queer Spaces

Where
Yirranma Place
Yirranma Place
262 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Blue Gum Hall, Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW
When

Thursday 13 February 2025 from 5pm to 7pm

We warmly welcome you to join us for an inspiring evening of thought-provoking conversation as we celebrate Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 and explore this year’s theme, Free To Be.

Our event, Creating Queer Spaces: The Intersection of Place, Belonging, and Community Resilience, will reflect on the role of place in shaping LGBTQIA+ experiences – past, present, and future.

  • Date: Thursday 13 February 2025

  • Arrival: 5pm with refreshments

  • Event: 5:30pm - 7pm

  • Location: Blue Gum Hall, Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW

What to expect:

  • Storytelling – Uncover the rich history of Darlinghurst and the resilience of its diverse communities.

  • Keynote Address – Explore the evolution of queer spaces and the importance of place, belonging, and storytelling.

  • Panel Discussion – Hear from a range of voices on how community spaces continue to shape LGBTQIA+ lives today.

  • Q&A – Engage with speakers and reflect on the conversation.

This is a free event, and all are welcome. To confirm your attendance, please click the "Get tickets" button to secure your spot!

Have a question? Contact us at hello@yirranmaplace.com

We look forward to sharing this inspiring journey with you.

Image copyright acknowledgement: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy SEARCH Foundation

Accessibility

Advertisement

More events part of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Oxford Street Nightlife Tour with a Drag Queen

Oxford Street Nightlife Tour with a Drag Queen

Get ready for a fun night on Oxford Street, the heart of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ scene, hosted by a fabulous drag queen!
17 Jan 2026
Big Gay Boxing

Big Gay Boxing

A seriously fun werkout to help you make friends and feel good.
20 Jan 2026
Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical

An hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’ in all its campy 80s glory
12 Feb 2026
Ultra Violet

Ultra Violet

A glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026
13 Feb 2026
Black Cherry

Black Cherry

A trans-diverse celebration of redemption, transformation, and rebirth.
14 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrs

Mardi Gras: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrs

Be inspired by the City of Sydney Archives to create a relief print reflecting the vibrant history of Sydney Mardi Gras
14 Feb 2026
Fair Day

Fair Day

Fair Day returns to Victoria Park for 2026—bigger, bolder, and bursting with community pride.
15 Feb 2026
Create a Fabulous Mardi Gras Foam Headpiece Workshop

Create a Fabulous Mardi Gras Foam Headpiece Workshop

Need a fabulous statement piece for your Mardi Gras costume? Join us for this fun foam headpiece workshop!
17 Feb 2026