Sydney’s first Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was held on June 24, 1978, as a way to honour the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969.
World Pride 2023:
Sydney, Australia
February 17 – March 5, 2023
In honoring the 45th anniversary of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebration, Australia will be the host city for this year’s World Pride festival. Filled with beach parties, parades, marches and more, this event will attract LGBTQ travelers from all corners of the world. Get the lowdown on how to start planning your trip and which events are not to be missed.
Sydney Pride highlights.
This epic event has something for everyone: live music and entertainment, change-inspiring conferences, and of course, the famous Mardi Gras parade. Browse through our favourite events and get ready to book your tickets.
Hotel Hacienda
Located in Chippendale, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Technology Sydney and Crown Street. The International Convention Centre Sydney and Capitol Theatre are also a mile away. Redfern Station is a 6-minute walk and Sydney Redfern Station is a 5-minute walk.
from C$ 96
Adge Hotel and Residences
Located in Surry Hills, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Crown Street, Capitol Theatre, and Australian Museum. Hyde Park and St. Vincent’s Hospital are just around the corner, around 15 minutes away. Museum Station is a 9-minute walk and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is a 10-minute walk.
Kirketon Hotel Sydney
Located in Darlinghurst, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Vincent’s Hospital and Crown Street. Hyde Park and Australian Museum are just around the corner, about 15 minutes away. Kings Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Museum Station is a 15-minute walk.
from C$ 119
Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point
Located in Potts Point, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Vincent’s Hospital and Crown Street. Hyde Park and Australian Museum are just around the corner, about 15 minutes away. Kings Cross Station is only a 3-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is a 16-minute walk.
from C$ 184
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Darling Harbour
Located in Darling Harbour, this luxury hotel is steps away from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo. King Street Wharf and Cockle Bay Wharf are just around the corner, about 10 minutes away. Wynyard Station is a 7-minute walk and Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station is a 10-minute walk.
from C$ 198
QT Sydney
Located in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps away from Westfield Shopping Centre, Sydney Tower and Queen Victoria Building. Pitt Street Mall and Sydney Town Hall are just around the corner, about 5 minutes away. Town Hall Station is only a 5-minute walk and St. James Station is a 6-minute walk.
from C$ 261
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