Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has just announced their 2025 festival and events lineup.
The 2025 theme, Free To Be, aims to celebrate diversity and inclusivity for the whole community.
Highlights of the lineup include Hot Trans Summer, a boat party for trans people and allies, Ultra Violet, a day-to-night party for LGBQTI women, Blak and Deadly, a First Nations gala concert as well as Trixie Mattel’s Solid Pink Disco.
“Each year, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras brings people from all corners of the globe together for a celebration of community, visibility and progress. The 2025 festival embodies this spirit, reflecting the resilience, creativity and unity of our LGBTQIA+ communities,” CEO Gil Beckwith said.
“We are thrilled to welcome everyone to this year’s festivities and look forward to continuing to champion the values of inclusivity and equality.”
Two Mardi Gras Party headliners unveiled
Following the Mardi Gras Parade on March 1, 2025, the Party will host more than eight hours of music across the six venues at the Entertainment Quarter.
US DJ Honey Dijon and English singer-songwriter Romy, who’s one third of UK group the xx and released her solo dance-pop album Mid Air last year, will headline the 2025 Party.
Mardi Gras Fair Day is also set to return – after this year’s shock cancellation – bringing together over 200 food, retail, and community stalls, as well as the iconic Doggywood pageant.
“Fair Day is more than just an event; it’s a beloved gathering for our community and one of the most inclusive days on our calendar,” Gil Beckwith said.
“After a year’s hiatus, it’s wonderful to see Fair Day return. It’s a day where LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, friends, and allies come together to celebrate, connect, and share in our diverse culture.
“It’s a truly special event because it brings together all ages and backgrounds in a welcoming, joyous space, reminding us that everyone has a place in our community. [Fair Day] has always been a cornerstone of Mardi Gras, and I’m thrilled to see it back this year.”
To see the full 2025 program, head to mardigras.org.au.
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