Laneway! The street party to send off the Festival returns in 2025 featuring Kito and Lady Shaka, 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. Sydney is buzzing with excitement as the 47th Sydney Mardi Gras Festival reaches its grand finale this weekend. With a lineup of events that promises unforgettable moments, it’s time to plan your weekend and soak up the energy of Mardi Gras. From the iconic Parade to the legendary after-party and the much-loved Laneway event, here’s [] Prepare for liftoff as FINALE: Closing Party takes you on an out-of-this-world journey to close out Sydney Mardi Gras like never before! 🌌 . The Party to End All Parties. This year, we’re taking the FINALE to galactic heights that will transport you into the realm of the unknown. Whether you’re stepping straight out of Laneway, rolling Mardi Gras Party. When: Saturday, March 1, 10pm Where: Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park Tickets: $239, here. The annual Mardi Gras party follows the parade, and is held at its final destination, Moore Park. The concert-style party is full of dancing, merriment and excellent costumes from the parade itself. Mardi Gras Laneway . When: Sunday, March 2 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. From top to bottom, The Beresford and Hill Street will bring you the best of house, disco and pop. Following two sold-out years, Laneway has cemented its place as the ultimate way to wrap up Sydney’s Mardi Gras celebrations. “Laneway is the gritty, glittery, and gloriously fun finale to The official Mardi Gras closing party takes place in and around The Beresford (photo supplied). 30. Mardi Gras Laneway. The big Mardi Gras closing party sits across The Beresford and Hill Street, which has been a sell-out success for the past two years. Kylie Minogue was a surprise guest at the 2019 Mardi Gras. Credit: James Brickwood. Laneway, a party at Surry Hills venue The Beresford and adjoining Hill Street on Sunday, will be the final major Laneway . The party never stops, not when Laneway is here to stay! From the humble beginnings of a few milk crates in the alley to what has become a renowned Mardi Gras wrap up party, Laneway is the only way to go. This year the Laneway takes over the beloved Beresford and the adjacent Hill Street for a street party vibe like no other. Get ready for the big finish at Laneway! From a few milk crates on Hill Street to the renowned Festival finisher – Laneway is the ultimate way to end your Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations. Taking over community favourite The Beresford from top to bottom, and spilling out onto Hill Street, don't miss the glittering gutter street party vibes at Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 is here! Free to party, free to celebrate, Laneway 02 Mar 2025 Sissy Ball 28 Feb 2025 Kaftana Pool Party 19 Feb 2025 Paradiso Pool Party Mardi Gras Party: Exclusive access to Mardi Gras Member Fast Pass ticket ($189+BF) which includes express entry and admission into the event; Laneway: Member-priced VIP ticket from $109+BF; Ultra Violet: Member-priced ticket from $79+BF Whether you’re voguing at Sissy Ball, diving into the sun-soaked vibes of Paradiso Pool Party, or kicking on at Laneway, Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 promises a celebration of pride, music, and joy. Check out the incredible artists making Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 a festival for the ages! MARDI GRAS PARTY. The Mardi Gras Party 2025 is here to light up MARDI GRAS PARTY. Set yourself free at the biggest overnight LGBTQIA+ party in Australasia. Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the Festival for over 40 years, bringing together over 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney’s party calendar. Learn more Mardi Gras Party with express entry – Set yourself free at the biggest overnight LGBTQIA+ party in Australasia. Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the Festival for over 40 years, bringing together over 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney’s party calendar. Laneway entry – It’s the big finish you’ve all been waiting Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the Festival for over 40 years, bringing together over 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney’s party calendar. International, interstate and local artists, DJs and performers will keep you going for 8 hours as the dark night turns to dawn.
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