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Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

Sydney Pride Festival

Usually in June

When
Usually June
Where
Sydney
Entry
See website
Crowd
TBA

About

Sydney Pride Festival returns each June with the 2026 theme "Connected in Colour", marking its 15th year celebrating LGBTQIA+ community, resilience and unity with drag shows, art exhibitions, street parties, forums and fundraisers across the city.

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Sydney Pride Festival takes place in Sydney, Australia.

Sydney, Australia

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Previous years

2026

1–30 Jun 2026

Entry
Free

About

2026 theme: "Connected in Colour", marking the festival's 15th year. Coincides with the 5-week City of Sydney Pride Month and features Pride Fest Qtopia, drag shows, art exhibitions, street parties, forums and fundraisers across the city.

Line-up

Events

4 events

  • Festival Free

    Pride Fest Qtopia

    Sydney's premier month-long queer arts and culture festival, hosted by Qtopia Sydney, featuring over 300 events including theatre, cabaret, drag, comedy and panel discussions.

  • Film

    Sydney Film Festival LGBTQIA+ Films

    The 73rd Sydney Film Festival includes a dedicated selection of LGBTQIA+ features, documentaries and shorts screening at major Sydney venues.

  • Community Free

    Pride Run - Sydney Frontrunners

    A friendly 5km run or walk through Centennial Park at the Duck Pond, open to all levels for a welcoming LGBTQIA+ community start to the day.

  • Party

    Orgy of Drag (ACON Pride Fundraiser)

    Annual ACON Pride fundraiser bringing drag performers and community together at Stonewall Newtown in a show of strength for drag, trans and queer rights.

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