Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Step into ecstatica

13 February – 1 March 2026

Crank up the joy, spill the glitter and turn the volume all the way up

Celebrating the entire LGBTIQA+ community, with over 100 electrifying community events, dance parties, theatre and music.

This is Ecstatica — the 48th anniversary of the parade, lighting up Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade.

Camp. Riotous. Nail-biting.

Sports panel includes Ian Roberts, Matthew Mitcham, Ellia Green, Mitch Brown, Ash Golden – hosted by Jackie Loeb

Join us in celebrating and loving queer cinema!

Creative sanctuary for LGBTIQIA+ teens and allies to explore identity through junk journaling.

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