Sydney WorldPride
Summer 2023
A once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Mardi Gras favourites and WorldPride events
Get ready for a Mega Mardi Gras!
Sydney will open its rainbow heart to the world in Summer 2023 as the city hosts WorldPride for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere.
Think a Mega Mardi Gras, with international and local talent descending on Sydney for over two weeks of fabulous festivities incorporating Mardi Gras favourites and amazing new events from February 17 to March 5, 2023.
Sydney WorldPride, licensed by InterPride, will celebrate the brightest and boldest from the LGBTQIA+ community and dazzle locals and visitors alike with a glittering global Pride festival, celebrating the beautiful diversity of Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Planetdwellers is the Sydney WorldPride approved travel operator. We’re here to help you get the most from this unique festival, including some exclusive events across Sydney and New South Wales.
Exclusive events for your Sydney WorldPride itinerary with Planetdwellers
During Sydney WorldPride, you can enjoy much-loved Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras events including the Parade, Party, Fair Day and Laneway – as well as one-off WorldPride events, from major headliners to theatrical performances and community events.
In total, the 17-day celebration will feature over 300 events – including a star-studded opening concert, sizzling Bondi Beach Party, landmark Human Rights Conference, First Nations Gala Concert, huge Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and big closing concert.
Wherever you are in Australia or the world, you’re invited to Sydney WorldPride.
There’ll be so much to see and do in the city during the festival, including some exclusive Planetdwellers events, for locals and visitors alike.
Planetdwellers is a Sydney WorldPride approved travel operator. See below to find out more about this once-in a-lifetime special event.
Your Mardi Gras favourites plus new Sydney WorldPride events
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Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert
Presented by American Express
Headlined by Kylie Minogue and hosted by Casey Donovan and Courtney Act, the best of Australia’s singers and musicians will get the WorldPride party started! WorldPride is licensed by InterPride.
February 24
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Bondi Beach Party
Presented by Optus
For one day only, the sandy jewel of Sydney will become the city’s hottest club for 12,000 people, starring pop sensation Nicole Scherzinger, and Australian DJs dameeeela, Jarred Baker, Jacqui Cunningham, DJ Charlie Villas and DJ Dan Murphy. WorldPride is licensed by InterPride.
March 4
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Rainbow Republic
Presented by Optus
Made for the young (and the young at heart), Rainbow Republic is the music fest for you and your 19,999 new mates. Indie pop headliners Muna and hosts Keiynan Lonsdale and G Flip will be joined by Peach PRC, Alter Boy, BVT and Vetta Borne WorldPride is licensed by InterPride.
March 5
Join Planetdwellers in our events across Sydney
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Sydney Sunset Cruise
Join us on Planetdwellers' two special cruises on Sydney Harbour during Sydney WorldPride 2023.
February 23
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BridgeClimb Sydney
Join us and experience the adrenaline rush of climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge thanks to our friends at BridgeClimb.
Various dates
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Planetdwellers Day Tours
Get the most from your WorldPride trip with our exclusive day tours to the Blue Mountains, South Coast or Hunter Valley.
Various dates