Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
13
Feb
01
Mar
Get ready to sparkle, strut and celebrate

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Darling Harbour is turning up the colour for the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
When
Friday,
13 Feb 2026
Sunday,
01 Mar 2026

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Darling Harbour with drag queens in dragon boat races and themed fireworks over the water, to high-energy rooftop parties and international DJs on the W Sydney FREQUENCY x Sounds Queer stage. Dance the night away at FINALE 2026 with multiple floors and headline talent at Home Bar and catch Fat Tony spinning house classics at Café del Mar’s Follow Me Mardi Carnival.

Dragons on Darling, Sat 14 Feb

Get ready to turn, twist, and fall head over heels at Dragons on Darling, The Love Edition, a celebration of connection, community, and courage on the water. Whether it’s the love of racing, the love of inclusion, or the love of being fabulously yourself, this regatta will set hearts (and paddles) racing.

Fireworks, Sat 14 Feb

Look up and get ready to feel the love. Our iconic Darling Harbour fireworks are going full Mardi Gras mode, lighting up the night sky in spectacular rainbow style. Set to an uplifting Mardi Gras soundtrack, this special show is all about pride, joy and celebration.

The Run Club, Mon 16 & 23 Feb

Mardi Gras is the perfect excuse to go all out, and The Rub Club is calling for colour. Pull on your brightest, boldest rainbow outfits and get ready to chase your running goals with our vibrant community of runners at all skill levels.

W Sydney FREQUENCY x Sounds Queer: Mardi Gras Edition, Sat 22 Feb

W Sydney rooftop transforms into a high-energy celebration of queer sound, community, and movement, curated by Sounds Queer, the UK-based platform championing queer artists and inclusive dance floors worldwide.

Follow Me Mardi Carnivale feat Fat Tony, Sat 28 Feb

You will not want to miss seeing one of Cafe del Mar's most loved DJs, Fat Tony tear it up for this Mardi Gras celebration.

FINALE 2026: Mardi Gras Closing Party, Sun 1 Mar

Close your Mardi Gras in the most epic way possible at Home the Venue. Expect the party to end all parties with 5 International headliners & 5 Dancefloors.