The Sydney Pride Month 2023 “It All Started With A Brick” launches at Stonewall Hotel on the Thursday 1st June.
Sydney Pride Month will run from the 1st until the 30th June.
Following on the success of Sydney World Pride 2023 it is now our turn to celebrate our communities richness and diversity.
Sydney Pride Festival presents Sydney Pride Month and would like to thank the volunteers, event organisers, sponsors and LGBTQI community and all our friends for all their support.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest in adding your current event or producing a new live or online event for our wonderful community.
If you would like to be part of the celebrations.
Please send an email to:
info@sydneypride.com
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Week 1 Featured Events...Current Month june, 2023 Past & Future Events Past & Future Events Only Past Events Only Future Events 01jun9:00 pm11:30 pmTRANS GLAMOREStonewall9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Event DetailsTHURSDAY JUNE 1ST 2023 9-11:30PM STONEWALL HOTEL Trans Glamore Party Night! Trans Glamore is a fabulous night that showcases amazing Trans talent, the first Thursday of every month more Event DetailsTHURSDAY JUNE 1ST 2023 Trans Glamore Party Night! Trans Glamore is a fabulous night that showcases amazing Trans talent, the first Thursday of every month at Stonewall Hotel. Hosted by the fabulous Victoria Anthony, proud Trans Showgirl and Diva Award winning DJ of the Year. Come join Victoria and her fabulous guests to celebrate the Transgender community. Time(Thursday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm LocationStonewall Hotel 175 Oxford St. Darlinghurst 02jun7:00 pmKINK - FURRY FRIDAYHarbour City Bears7:00 pm Event Details19:00 KINK - Furry Friday @ The Oxford Underground & Main Bar 2 Jun 2023 Oxford Hotel, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst more Event Details
Time(Friday) 7:00 pm LocationOxford Hotel 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst 02jun8:00 pmGRACE DRISCOLLClaires's Kitchen at Le Salon8:00 pm Event DetailsGrace Driscoll Claire’s Kitchen at Le Salon Wannabe Golden Girl, Grace Driscoll is thrilled to be returning to Claire’s Kitchen with her highly requested Golden Age Event DetailsGrace DriscollClaire’s Kitchen at Le SalonWannabe Golden Girl, Grace Driscoll is thrilled to be returning to Claire’s Kitchen with her highly requested Golden Age Set.Time(Friday) 8:00 pm LocationClaire's Kitchen 35 Oxford St., Darlinghurst 02jun(jun 2)8:00 pm03(jun 3)2:00 amEAGLE PRIDEThe Eagle Bar8:00 pm - 2:00 am (3) Event DetailsThe Eagle Bar Sydney 8pm – 2am Eagle Bar Sydney kicks off this Pride month on Friday 2nd June with EAGLE PRIDE. Open to all, EAGLE more Event DetailsThe Eagle Bar Sydney 8pm – 2am Eagle Bar Sydney kicks off this Pride month on Friday 2nd June with EAGLE PRIDE. Open to all, EAGLE PRIDE is a chance to come explore the world of fetish. From leather or Rubber or Uniforms or Sports Gear and more. From the experienced to the novice, come show some pride in your fetish or come explore our world. DJ’s all night. Coat check available. Level 2 Burdekin Hotel, from 8pm. FREE ENTRY. Eagle Bar Sydney is and inclusive space. ANY fetish welcome EVERY night. Time2 (Friday) 8:00 pm - 3 (Saturday) 2:00 am LocationBurdekin 2 Oxford St, Darlinghurst 03jun12:00 pmGet Your Queer On12:00 pm Event DetailsJoin us for an afternoon of food, drinks, Drag and local Queer musicians. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe space for everyone. Event DetailsJoin us for an afternoon of food, drinks, Drag and local Queer musicians.Our goal is to provide a fun and safe space for everyone.Time(Saturday) 12:00 pm SCREEN-PRINTING Workshop
03jun1:00 pm3:30 amSCREEN-PRINTING Workshop(for 12-17 years)1:00 pm - 3:30 am Event DetailsWhere: Darling Square Library Levels 1 and 2, The Exchange, 1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 Get directions more Event DetailsWhere:Darling Square LibraryLevels 1 and 2, The Exchange, 1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket NSW 2000Get directionsWhen: Saturday 3 June from 1pm to 3:30pmCelebrate Pride Month with an exciting screen-printing workshop for young people (12-17 years) inspired by Liberate!, a photographic exhibition of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ history.If you’re interested in learning about LGBTIQA+ social justice and being creative, this workshop is sure to inspire and empower you.You’ll create your own positive slogans and banners, then screen-print them onto sustainable tote bags under the guidance of an expert printmaker.Liberate! shares 45+ years of history making moments in Sydney. From the creation of queer organizations to world-leading HIV education campaigns, and the thirteen-year struggle and monumental win for marriage equality.The workshop is led by Liberate! creative producer Jacqui North and offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the exhibition and historic events. You’ll learn about the stories, banners and placards featured in the exhibition.Time(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 am LocationDarling Square Library The Exchange, levels 1 and 2, 1 Little Pier St, Haymarket 03jun7:00 pmRED HOT & RETROCabaret7:00 pm Event DetailsRed Hot & Retro Cabaret Stephen Carrington, Katie Little, Deborah Hairry & Matilda Coyote $20 Bookings 0400 610 440 Event DetailsRed Hot & Retro CabaretStephen Carrington, Katie Little, Deborah Hairry & Matilda Coyote
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Week 2 Featured Events...Current Month june, 2023 Past & Future Events Past & Future Events Only Past Events Only Future Events 06jun6:00 pmDEATH IN A SAUNADennis Altman6:00 pm Event DetailsDeath in The Sauna Dennis Altman The Bookshop Darlinghurst 6pm Arrival 6:30pm Start Join us for a discussion about Death in the Sauna between Event DetailsDeath in The Sauna
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Week 3 Featured Events...Current Month june, 2023 Past & Future Events Past & Future Events Only Past Events Only Future Events 13jun8:00 pmRISING STARS – KEIRA DIXON & SARAH CURRIEClaires's Kitchen at Le Salon8:00 pm Event DetailsRising Stars – Keira Dixon & Sarah Currie Claire’s Kitchen at Le Salon Bring the Family as Sarah and Keira present a night of entertainment you Event DetailsRising Stars – Keira Dixon & Sarah Currie
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Week 4 Featured Events...Current Month june, 2023 Past & Future Events Past & Future Events Only Past Events Only Future Events 21jun9:00 pm11:00 pmDIVINE NIGHTS w KONSTANTINEGrove Bar9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Event DetailsLive singer creating the perfect sing-a-long vibes for your pride-filled midweek celebration. Event DetailsLive singer creating the perfect sing-a-long vibes for your pride-filled midweek celebration.Time(Wednesday) 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm LocationGrove Bar 68 Darlinghurst Rd. 23jun7:00 pmFURRY FRIDAYHarbour City Bears7:00 pm Event Details19:00 Furry Friday @ The Oxford Hotel 23 Jun 2023 Oxford Hotel, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst Join Harbour City Bears for our more Event Details
Time(Friday) 7:00 pm LocationOxford Hotel 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst Event DetailsThe Newtown Jets and The Music and Booze Company are pleased to announce WELCOME DAY. An Inclusive Footy, Food and Music Festival at Henson Park Bringing in long time more Event DetailsThe Newtown Jets and The Music and Booze Company are pleased to announce Bringing in long time collaborator, LGBTQI+ vibe creator Kat Dopper from Heaps Gay, the club promises a full-day celebration of the creativity and diversity the Inner West Community embraces and thrives on that will make everyone feel welcome. As the Beer Footy and Food Festival has done for the local breweries over the years, Welcome Day is inviting a host of amazing local distillers, Seltzer brewers, Wine Co’s and local food operators to keep the drinks flowing and bellies full! Distillers on the day will include Poor Toms, Archie Rose, Young Henrys Gin & Ginger Beer, Lilyfields Gin, Este Spirits, Brix Distillery, Mobius Distillery, Kraken Spiced Rum and DNA Distillery will there be on the day supplying their Australian first double distilled Rakija and Tonic. Seltzers on the day will be supplied by Margarita Seltzer Legends Ok Seltzer! and Fellr, wine by P&V and Doom Juice and the House of Music and Booze will be collaborating with Curatif Cocktails to set up the House of Cocktails! Food on the day will be supplied by Rolling Penny, Pepitos, Babas Place, Titos Tacos, Over Embers, Slick Ricks Pizza, Sparky’s Jerk BBQ and Condimental. To keep the welcome vibes flowing and in the ultimate show of acceptance, for the first time the Jets will host both the Petersham Rugby Clubs men and women’s teams to play the curtain raisers on the day against Briars Rugby Club (mens + womens game), whilst the Jets will play against Parramatta Eels. Yep, you read it right, the greatest rivalry in sport will be put to bed on this day and Rugby and Rugby league will forget their differences and come together on the same day displaying true inclusiveness and respect! To keep the good vibes going throughout the day, FBi radio will bringing along a host of their DJ’s down to keep the tunes poppin and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir will be hosting the world’s biggest sing along. Welcome Day 2023 will be a family affair with plenty of activities to keep little legends busy whilst you enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Jets Home game! Time(Saturday) 12:00 pm LocationHenson Park Marrickville, NSW 24jun6:00 pmAURORA BALL6:00 pm Event DetailsAurora Ball 6pm Sydney Town Hall Announcing the Aurora Ball Theme 2023: Welcome to Burlesque! On June 24, 2023, the 45th anniversary of the first Mardi Gras protest, the more Event DetailsAurora Ball
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Week 5 Featured Events...Current Month june, 2023 Past & Future Events Past & Future Events Only Past Events Only Future Events 27jun12:30 pmLUNCHEON @ GRAND VIEW HOTELThree Sisters Social Group12:30 pm Event DetailsWhere: Grand View Hotel, Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. When: 12:30pm Price: $37 for a choice of main course and dessert Bookings: bookings@threesisterssocial.asn.au by the prior Sunday Event Details
Time(Tuesday) 12:30 pm LocationGrand View Hotel Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls 27jun8:00 pmKATELYN VELLA & JESSICA TOPPClaires's Kitchen at Le Salon8:00 pm Event DetailsRising Star’s – Katelyn Vella & Jessica Topp Claire’s Kitchen at La Salon Katelyn Presents “From Tantrums to Tassels” A girl whose dream is to more Event DetailsRising Star’s – Katelyn Vella & Jessica ToppClaire’s Kitchen at La SalonKatelyn Presents “From Tantrums to Tassels”A girl whose dream is to become a singer, takes a little detour through childcare! Listen as she sings about the everyday struggles of balancing a split life. From changing nappies, to the glitz of show biz. “From Tantrums to Tassels” speaks of her unwavering love of music.Jessica Brings you “Diaries of a Teenager”A teenager living in a fantasy world until the reality of life hits. A funny, light-hearted, relatable show talking about the reality of being a teenager and a woman in this modern world. “Diaries of a Teenager” will comfort you, warm your heart, and make you laugh.
Time(Tuesday) 8:00 pm LocationClaire's Kitchen 35 Oxford St., Darlinghurst 28jun7:30 pmTHE VELVET VOICE starring CALLUM SANDERCOCKLIVE AT THE BANDSTAND7:30 pm Event DetailsThe Velvet Voice - Cabaret Live at the Bandstand 301 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst https://events.humanitix.com/the-velvet-voice-or-live-at-the-bandstand Event DetailsThe Velvet Voice – CabaretLive at the Bandstand301 Victoria Street, Darlinghursthttps://events.humanitix.com/the-velvet-voice-or-live-at-the-bandstandTime(Wednesday) 7:30 pm LocationThe Bandstand Green Park, 301 Victoria St, Darlinghurst Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Seriesjune 29, 2023 7:30 pmjune 30, 2023 7:30 pm 28jun9:00 pm11:00 pmDIVINE NIGHTS w KONSTANTINEGrove Bar9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Event DetailsLive singer creating the perfect sing-a-long vibes for your pride-filled midweek celebration. Event DetailsLive singer creating the perfect sing-a-long vibes for your pride-filled midweek celebration.Time(Wednesday) 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm LocationGrove Bar 68 Darlinghurst Rd. 30junAll DaySHAKE IT UP! COCKTAIL CLASSw Victoria Mami - Grove Bar(All Day: friday) Event DetailsVarious times. Immersive cocktail class with mixology credential holding Drag Queen. Perfect party starter event Event DetailsVarious times.
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A PRIDE History
PRIDE History
After the Stonewall riots in 1969, many LGBT people—even those that did not witness the rebellion—were inspired to contribute to the cause. Gay rights had entered the national spotlight. LGBT people began organizing, protesting and mobilizing. On July 4, 1969, a year after the Stonewall riots, the Mattachine Society along with Frank Kameny, Craig Rodwell, Randy Wicker, Barbara Gittings, Kay Lahusen and many others, picketed in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia in what was called the Annual Reminder. The protest was quiet and organized to the dismay of Craig Rodwell who felt Frank Kemeny and Mattachine's methods of calm protest were not enough.
Rodwell returned to New York City and organized Christopher Street Liberation Day. The march, held on June 28, 1970, was the first gay pride march in the U.S., covering 51 blocks from Christopher Street to Central Park. Today, LGBT pride parades and festivals are held annually in multiple cities and countries throughout the world. The month of June is widely considered Gay Pride Month.


Sydney PRIDE History
The first Mardi Gras was held on 24 June 1978 at 10 pm as a night-time celebration following a morning protest march and commemoration of the Stonewall Riots More than 500 people moved down Oxford St, calling for an end to discrimination against homosexuals in employment and housing, an end to police harassment and the repeal of all anti-homosexual laws. Although the organizers had obtained permission, this was revoked, and the march was broken up by the police. 53 of the marchers were arrested although most charges were eventually dropped, the Sydney Morning Herald published the names of those arrested in full, leading to many people being outed to their friends and places of employment, and many of those arrested lost their jobs as homosexuality was a crime in New South Wales (NSW) until 1984The Mardi Gras Parade occurred again in 1979, and was attended by 3000 people. While there was a large police presence, there were no arrests made. In 1980, no Parade was held, but following community consultation, decisions were made to move the parade to the summer. In 1981 the parade was shifted to February, with the name changed to the "Sydney Gay Mardi Gras an increasingly large number of people not only participated in the now summertime event, but a crowd of 5000 came to watch it. The mid 1980s saw considerable pressure placed to the Mardi Gras Committee following media controversy regarding AIDS. Despite calls for the Parade and Party to be banned, the Parade went ahead with theme “Fighting for Our Lives”.
The first giant post-parade party was held in 1982, which 4000 people attended. This would continue to become an integral part of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. In 1988 the parade was renamed the "Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras" at an Extraordinary General Meeting.
By 1993, the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade had become the largest night time outdoor parade in the world. Mardi Gras' Economic Impact Study found that Mardi Gras' total impact into the Australian economy was around $38 million Sydney Mardi Gras is one of the biggest GLBT Celebrations in the World and 2011 was attended by record crowds.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A BRICK...

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