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Sydney WorldPride 2023

17 February – 5 March 2023

The world’s largest LGBTQIA+ event

There’s something for everyone as Sydney hosts the largest global celebration of pride and diversity. Incorporating Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2023.

Sydney WorldPride

Upcoming events

Liberate!

Liberate!

Fabulously fierce LGBTIQA+ Sydney
Today 8am to 10pm
Absolutely Queer

Absolutely Queer

Absolutely Queer is an exhibition celebrating contemporary queer creativity for Sydney WorldPride 2023
Today 10am to 5pm
Burlesque

Burlesque

A night in Paris: old-school glamour and the decadence of French cuisine
30 Aug 2023
Daniel McDonald – Nexus

Daniel McDonald – Nexus

Bold new work from First Nations artist shines at Flinders Street Gallery
Moist

Moist

4 absolute thirst-traps getting soaking wet as they navigate epic circus feats and non-stop clowning.
Samoan Queer Lives

Samoan Queer Lives

Hear from artist Yuki Kihara, creatives and activists celebrating Sāmoan Queer Lives.
Twelfth Night: or What You Will

Twelfth Night: or What You Will

Shakespeare is coming to Sydney WorldPride 2023, with a queer-focused production of ‘Twelfth Night: or What You Will’
Unashamed

Unashamed

A group exhibition exploring themes of strength, courage, diversity and ultimately pride in who we are

Top picks

10 unmissable Sydney WorldPride events

From cinema to street parades, exhibitions to comedy galas – see our picks for your festival season.

Kids

6 Sydney WorldPride ideas for kids and teens

Don’t miss drag queen storytimes, family-friendly circuses, movie days and more.

Tuesday 28 February from 6pm to 7pm

Reflections of HIV in Modern Australia

Take a closer look at Australia’s history of dealing with HIV and its representations in media and literature over the decades.

Sydney WorldPride

Talks, courses & workshops

Samoan Queer Lives

Samoan Queer Lives

Hear from artist Yuki Kihara, creatives and activists celebrating Sāmoan Queer Lives.

Saturday 25 February

Mardi Gras Parade

As the biggest event of the Sydney WorldPride festival, all eyes will be on our 12,500 marchers as 200+ floats adorn Oxford Street for the first time since 2020.

What's on

Art & exhibitions

Liberate!

Liberate!

Fabulously fierce LGBTIQA+ Sydney
Today 8am to 10pm
Absolutely Queer

Absolutely Queer

Absolutely Queer is an exhibition celebrating contemporary queer creativity for Sydney WorldPride 2023
Today 10am to 5pm
Daniel McDonald – Nexus

Daniel McDonald – Nexus

Bold new work from First Nations artist shines at Flinders Street Gallery
Samoan Queer Lives

Samoan Queer Lives

Hear from artist Yuki Kihara, creatives and activists celebrating Sāmoan Queer Lives.
Unashamed

Unashamed

A group exhibition exploring themes of strength, courage, diversity and ultimately pride in who we are

Customs House

Liberate!

Experience LGBTIQA+ Sydney, from fighting for our lives, to defiantly queer Mardi Gras.