The post-holiday season lull is nearing its end and we’re just about ready to dust off the party shoes again. Thankfully, Sydney WorldPride is just around the corner!

Activating throughout the city from 17 February to 5 March 2023, Sydney WorldPride will celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community with over 300 ticketed and free events. With so much on offer, we hit up our mate Jackie Daniels to help us navigate the uber-fabulous, uber-stacked festival guide with her TOP 5 event picks. Check ‘em below and we’ll see you on the d-floor!

JACKIES PICKS

Woodys Social @ Bank Hotel - every Thursday night. 

A queer Inner West staple. Woody’s happens every Thursday night outside of Pride season so you can expect big things from their Pride editions! Think bears, cubs, queers and admirers - Its’ very sexy, very cute and always a bunch of fun. 

Mardi Gras Parade @ Oxford Street - Saturday 25th February  

Finally the iconic parade returns to its home on Oxford Street. A true celebration of the entire LBGTQAI+ community and their allies. If you haven’t witnessed the spectacle before it is an absolute must see! 

Late Gay Brunch @ General Gordon Hotel - Sunday 26th Feburary. 

Call me biased, but this is going to be a bloody camp brunch just like last year. Hosted by moi and featuring some of Sydneys campest Drag Artists, Felicity Frockaccino and Diva Attenbra, sit back relax and enjoy good vibes and shows all afternoon. 3 hour food and bev packages available because why not! 

Mardi Gras Kaftana Pool Party @ IVY - Wednesday 1st March. 

Always one of the most iconic events of the season. What’s better than strutting around a pool in a fabulous kaftan? DANCING around that pool in your fabulous kaftan! Always a fabulous afternoon with incredible performers and the best vibes.  

Mardi Gras Sissy Ball @ Sydney Town Hall - Saturday 4th March 

Australia’s biggest vogue ball! Witness some of the most incredible vogue families from here and around the world. Curated by Kilia Pahulu, Godmother of the House of Slè. 


Head to the official Sydney WorldPride site for the full program guide and check out some of these epic YH-supported community events throughout the festival.