MARDI GRAS

SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 2ND MARCH

 

One of our favourite times of the year is here and we've got PLENTY of events to celebrate. With a stack of our local legends, Queens, Queens and more Queens, plus extra guests, there'll be something for everyone this queer festive season.

 

Check out our full program of Mardi Gras events below.

 

As the official hospitality partner for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024, Solotel is turning up the volume and cranking up the fabulousness and it all starts at Your Local.
 

Our venues aren't just places to grab a drink, as the heartbeat of your community they're the glittering stages for local creative rebels, the runway for self-expression, and the launchpad for future icons who dare to dance to their own beat outside the mainstream.
 

A safe space for all, Your Local is where we celebrate the heroes who make Sydney nightlife sparkle with diversity and colour. 

 

Get ready to dance, express, and be unapologetically fabulous.

 

 

 

 

MARDI GRAS EVENTS

Sunday 18 February

Woodies Fair Day Afterparty (Waywards) & Bank Fair Day Afterparty (Public)

Join us on Sunday 18 February for drinks, drag and DJ's as we kick off the Mardi Gras festival with our very own Fair Day celebrations.

 

Public bar:

DJs and Drag.

 

Waywards:

Woodys are back for their annual Fair Day afterparty with a stacked line up of woofy queery magic guaranteed to please every sense and sensual urge.

 

DJ's:
ROB JENNINGS, JOHN PANTS, HAMO & SUGAR PLUMP FAIRY (MEL)

 

Performances by:
FAUX FUR (DRAG RACE DOWN UNDER), KALIN KLEIN & DAMMIT JANET

 

Hosted by:
GABE WOODS

 

Gogos:
LEMI SON & LIDS

FREE ENTRY
 

Wednesday 21st February

Birdcage (Waywards)

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, knitting in the evenings or simply prefer the couch to a Wednesday night out, you’ll have heard of Birdcage by now.

 

Let us introduce you to Newtown’s only weekly les & queer party! 


 

Thursday 22nd February

Woodys (Terrace)

Woody’s has a flair for the hair; bears, cubs, queers and admirers. A bit sexy, a bit cute. But always fun. Expect their resident DJ's and performances.


 

Friday 23 February

Medusa III (Waywards)

Bringing you a sexy, sultry and incredible night full of love and connection, we’re so excited to come together to celebrate our favourite time of year! You can expect sultry performances & a dance floor to match. This is a space to own your power, embrace your confidence and connect with the community.

 

Embracing women, non-binary and trans (masc & femme) people equally, we celebrate the queer, no matter the label you prefer. Whether that be bisexual+, pansexual, asexual, lesbian, queer, demi or hetero for our straight identifying trans folks in the mix, and the many orientations in between. This is a space for you!

 

With a diverse line-up of performers, Dj’s and host, Medusa holds a commitment to ensuring all aspects of the event are created and curated by members of this community. 

 


 

Saturday 24 February

Double D (Public Bar)

Are you for a friendly place to boogie on Saturday night? We've programmed a fun night of DJs and drag performers so you can let your hair down in a safe space.

Wednesday 28 February

Birdcage (Full Venue Takeover)

Birdcage will be stepping it up a notch in the lead up to Mardi Gras with a FULL VENUE takeover of DJs & performers. 

Thursday 29 February

Woodys (Terrace)

Woody’s has a flair for the hair; bears, cubs, queers and admirers. A bit sexy, a bit cute. But always fun. Expect their resident DJ's and performances.

Friday 1st March

Honcho Disko (Waywards)

We've taken a few months off sleazing up our beautiful Harbour City so we can regather, regroup and revitalise... And we are back bigger and badder than ever for a debauched Mardi Pardi full of subversive queer excellence.

Prepare yourselves for:


👽🔥 Australia's Most Iconic Performers
👽🔥 Dancefloor Dominating DISKO DJ's
👽🔥 Stunning Decor And Lighting
👽🔥 Sensationaly Sizzling GoGo's

 

 

Saturday 2nd March

Dykes on Bikes Official Mardi Gras Afterparty

Dykes On Bikes Sydney are inviting the whole LGBTQIA+ community to come party with us after the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade.

Whether you ride with us or just want a great night out with a lot of fun, this will be the party for you!

 

ENTERTAINMENT
We have booked some incredible entertainment for you to enjoy.

 

Music by:
DJ Charlie Villas - 8pm-10pm
DJ Estee Louder - 10pm - 2am

 

Shows by:
Drag King Andy Clymaxx
Burlesque Dancer Cleo Rapture