LGBTQ+ festivals

Music, arts, queer culture and celebrations worth traveling for. Browse upcoming festivals and check the official details before planning your trip.

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February 2027

Pride · Festivals

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sydney, Australia

Feb 12 – Mar 7, 2027

Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ festival season, culminating in the Mardi Gras Parade on 6 March.

Parade: Mar 6

Discover a different kind of festival trip

LGBTQ+ festivals range from electronic-music gatherings and outdoor pop weekends to citywide arts and community programs. Some use a single festival site; others spread across several locations. Check each listing for the actual destination and program, then use our city guides to plan the rest of your visit.

Explore the destination too

Find bars, clubs, saunas and places to stay in our gay city guides. For a closer look at festival and parade dates across Europe, browse the European Pride calendar 2027. Each event page links to its evidence source and records when the information was checked.

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