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The Bondi Beach Party was added to the line-up in 2023 during Sydney WorldPride and held again in 2024 as part of Mardi Gras. However, it was confirmed in November that it would not be held in 2025. This came after a low attendance rate in 2024 and Sydney Mardi Gras facing financial difficulties. A glittering extravaganza Promenade's Main Dining Room and Front Yard Beach Bar will ONLY be accessed by Mardi Gras Beach Party ticket holders. Guests need to have pre purchased a ticket from www.mardigras.org.au. From 2pm-8pm guests can reserve a table. Service from 2pm-late. Guests can order food and drinks from our special a la carte Mardi Gras menu. Mardi Gras Sydney is a month-long event that coincides with the other Carnival/Mardi Gras events taking place around the world in February/March. It usually starts with the super popular Bondi Beach Party and a large Fair Day where small LGBTQ businesses get to strut their stuff. Bondi Beach Party has been dropped following this year’s lacklustre attendance numbers. It was attended by 6000 people despite having a capacity of 15,000 . However, there will still be more than 80 events across the three weeks of Mardi Gras 2025, including Sissy Ball; Laneway; Hot Trans Summer; Blak & Deadly: The First Nations Gala Concert The beach was back as we turned one of the most iconic shores into a queer paradise for Bondi Beach Party – Sydney Mardi Gras edition. With more camp and colour than ever before and a Beach backdrop nearly as beautiful as you – we had to take some snazzy shots! Mardi Gras organisers are preparing for a "leaner" parade this year after last year's event saw a drop in attendance from an expected 250,000 to a reported 120,000. The Mardi Gras Parade. When: Saturday, March 1, 6:45pm to 11pm Where: Oxford St, Flinders St and Anzac Parade, Sydney Tickets: free, with tickets to special parade viewing areas, more info (some sold out) The Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is now in its 47th year and is the jewel in the crown of the two-week Mardi Gras festival. Laneway! The street party to sends off the Festival returns in 2025 taking over The Beresford and Hill Street on Sunday 2 March. As the only official Festival closing party, Laneway was born from a few milk crates on Hill Street to become the ultimate way to wrap up your Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations. Learn more When is the 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras? The festival is being held from February 14 to March 2, with this year’s theme, “free to be”, inspiring events, floats and revellers throughout the fortnight. This year’s Bondi Beach Party attracted 5825 attendees for an event with a 15,000 people capacity. The theme for 2025 is “Free To Be”, which Sydney Mardi Gras describes as a “celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free All the tea on 2025 tickets! Get ready to set yourself free at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025! This page is your one-stop-shop for all the tea on 2025 tix. British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been announced as the headline performer of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ Bondi Beach Party on Saturday 24 February 2024. Known for her electrifying blend of disco pop and electronica, Ellis-Bextor will bring her distinctive sound to the iconic sands of Bondi Beach, joining a stellar line-up of The beach was back as we turned one of the most iconic shores into a queer paradise for Bondi Beach Party – Sydney Mardi Gras edition. With more camp and colour than ever before and a Beach backdrop nearly as beautiful as you – we had to take some snazzy shots! Join 15,000 people for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival - we return to the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party - Sydney Mardi Gras edition. Everything you know and love about the Festival-favourite is making a comeback - with a few surprises for our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist. Bondi Beach Party 2025. There is no better way to celebrate Mardi Gras in Sydney than by the beach! Bondi Beach. With just under 100 hotels and places to stay in Bondi, you should book in advance if you want to stay close to the beach. Bondi Beach Party, a grand beachside celebration that captured hearts at Sydney WorldPride returns. Bringing together 15,000 revellers as the iconic Bondi Beach is the backdrop to international DJs and performances for that distinct Sydney Mardi Gras flair. To commemorate the start of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025, join us by the shores of Bondi Beach on Gadigal, Bidjigal and Birrabirragal Lands. Free to join, First Nations First Light marks the official commencement of the annual LGBTQIA+SB celebrations welcoming festival-goers onto the unceded and sacred Lands and honours the longest The Mardi Gras Beach Party at Bondi Beach offers an unparalleled experience. A fusion of music, community, and celebration of queer pride will be set against the backdrop of one of Sydney’s most The sun, the sand and shore will be transformed into a queer paradise for Bondi Beach Party - Sydney Mardi Gras Edition. Join 15,000 people for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival as we land on the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party. Showstoppers at Sydney Mardi Gras 2025. The festival boasts over 80 different events over the two-week period, and returning signature events include the dazzling Sissy Ball, the stupendous Kaftana Pool Party, the uproarious Laugh Out Proud, the splashy Paradiso Pool Party, the iconic Mardi Gras Party, and everybody’s favourite kick-on, Laneway.
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