A Guide to an Affordable & Diverse Gender and Queer-Identifying Mardi Gras
Words: Olivia Adams
Dive into Rant’s top picks for safe inclusive and affordable queer community-run events popping off at Sydney’s Mardi Gras! With the theme of ‘Our Future’, Mardi Gras is celebrating achievements gone and past while highlighting the shining future that is guiding the queer community and taking an oath to embody inclusivity, acceptance and optimism!
Our Picks For Non-Cis Gay Events
Hot Trans Summer:
Features an all-trans & gender-diverse lineup made for Trans and gender-diverse people. Artists Neesha Alexander, Victoria Anthony and Yvngcweed will pump music and performances by Bluberry Bakla, Fetu Taku, and Willow Ick will own the stage.
WHEN: 22ND FEB, 6 PM-10 PM
WHERE: Glass Island, Barangaroo
PRICE: $49 + BF
Honcho Disko:
A fav for trans locals, with a lineup of the best queer musicians, drag performers, DJs and Dancers from all over OZ such as Thraxxy, Sugar Plump Fairy and Buster Nut.
WHEN: 1ST MARCH, 9 PM- 4 AM
WHERE: The Bank, Newtown
PRICE: $34-39 + BF
Medusa 111:
Embracing women, non-binary and trans people equally, Medusa is filled with a diverse line-up of performers and DJs, begging you to bring your desire to connect with your community & your best slutty moves to the D-floor.
WHEN: 23RD FEB, 10PM- 24TH FEB, 4AM
WHERE: Waywards, Newtown
PRICE: $25-30
Our Picks For Those of All Genders
Queer Sauna Sounds:
An all-gendered space created to unite s*x-positive people together to bask in the erotic joy and playful connection that illuminates a safe & consensual space. Embrace steam rooms, gloryholes, saunas, spas, photo booths, performances, p*rn cinemas + public and private playrooms.
WHEN: 22ND FEB, 9 PM-3 AM
WHERE: Sydney Sauna, Darlinghurst
PRICE: $50 (FINAL RELEASE)
CREATURE PREACHER: BLOODTHIRSTY BITE:
Get bizarre and dress up to bedazzle at a night of non-binary artists in drag, pole artistry, circus, light projection and experimentalism. With a
thirsty lineup that includes Jiggy & Kalopazia, it’ll be a killer night!
WHEN: 22ND FEB, 8:30 PM
WHERE: THE TERMINAL, Marrickville
PRICE: $26
Corkeys:
A strip club for the queers! Watch in awe of Sydney’s mouth-watering LGBTQIA+ dancers with pole/strip shows, lapdances, & DJ sets. Performers and DJs include Jackell Doll & Isa (Athletica). Use tipping dollar$ and SHOWER the performers!
WHEN: 23RD FEB
WHERE: The Imperial, Erskenville
PRICE: $35
SLF MDE x Le Bunker Paris x MUVA X: PRIDE PARTY:
A space for transmasc, non-binaries, this DJs showcase is a mixed bag of global sounds and Xperimental beats. Hitting the stage will be Shake Daddy & Troy Bemen as headliners, joined by MUVA DJs Bardi & Tr4xie for a multifacet sonic Xploration of groovy techno.
WHEN: 23RD FEB, 9 PM- 24TH FEB 10 PM
WHERE: Abercrombie Hotel, Chippendale
PRICE: $21
Dykadellic:
For 30yrs+ Lesbians, an LGBTIQ+ electro-house dance party with a collection of DJs, drag kings and other dazzling acts, encourage you to take the dress code into your own hands.
WHEN: 29TH FEB
WHERE: Kinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst
PRICE: $34- $49
Our Picks for Queers on a Budget
Sock Drawer Heroes:
Chill all-ages alcohol-free event to connect and support local LGBTQIA+ creators and artists. The SDH welcome customers to browse gender-affirming gear and LGBTQIA+ books, games and accessories.
Where: Petersham St Plaza
WHEN: 24TH FEB, 10 AM – 4 PM
PRICE: FREE!!
MUVA x RUNWAY PRESENT: GROUND LVL – RUNWAY:
Lovers of girly pop, Femme RNB/Hip-Hop, House and Baile Funk get your pussy over to this D-floor! Includes a sick lineup of DJs and Pole shows.
WHEN: 2ND MARCH-3RD MARCH
WHERE: The Marlborough Hotel
PRICE: FREE
Queer Art After Hours:
A beautiful platform for LGBTQIA+ artists, performers and storytellers to share the vibrant queer culture of Sydney. Co-created by Dennis Golding, Ripley Kavara & Riana Head-Toussaint, this program is a kaleidoscope of expression.
WHEN: 28TH FEB
WHERE: Art Gallery of NSW
PRICE: FREE
Heaps Gay HOT MESS:
A collab with some of Sydney’s iconic party starters, Absolut X is celebrating all that encompasses queer nightlife.
WHEN: 23RD FEB, 4 PM-12 AM
WHERE: The House Of Music And Booze, ST Peters
PRICE: FREE! (RSVP)
Our Picks for Our Performance Lovers
Queer Screen’s Film Fest:
With a full program of 160 films and a juicy pot of film genres ranging from dark comedies to neo-noir thrillers, there’s something for every queer!
WHEN: 21ST FEB-29TH FEB.
WHERE: The Ritz, Hayden Orpheum, Dendy Newtown, Event Cinemas George
PRICE: $15-$40
Two Queers Walk Into a Bar:
Notorious comedic homos Brendan Hancock (aka THOT) & Jenna Suffern (aka “big lesbian”), host this festival alongside eccentric comedic shenanigans and pussy-popping performances.
WHEN: 27th FEB, 7 PM- 8:30 PM
WHERE: Kinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst
PRICE: $13-$20
Show Us Ya Tips:
Introduced by Angels Only, SUYT delivers routines performed by both pros and amateurs, shaking their booties for coin and uniting the queer, SW and local community together.
WHEN:29th FEB, 8:30 PM-1ST MAR, 2 AM
WHERE: Abercrombie Hotel, Chippendale
PRICE: $27-$44
Introducing The Crown:
Are you a drag-loving whore? Come witness fierce entertainers compete, showcasing jaw-dropping C**T & epic showdowns. Hosted by Drag Royalty Charisma Belle & Carmen Geddit, this dazzling comp relies on audience cheers to decide the crown winner! The competition is open to all drag artists (Prize-$5000).
WHEN: SUNDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2024- 9:00 PM 11:30 PM
WHERE: UNIVERSAL SYDNEY
PRICE: FREE
Don’t Miss These Events This Mardi Gras!
For More: ‘A Night at Kezamine’s Farewell Party’
0 comments