Mardi Gras event guide

06 February 2024 | Council News

The 46^th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is taking place in February and March, and Waverley is playing host to a bumper calendar of events throughout the festival.

The jewel in the crown of the program is the now-iconic Bondi Beach Party, back for a second time after a resounding success at Sydney WorldPride 2023. Waverley Council is proud to welcome back up to 15,000 people for the party’s second year.

With a range of other events taking place in Waverley over the Mardi Gras festival, there’s plenty of other options. From Bangers and Mash, a home cooked variety show at the Bondi Pavilion or Love Netball’s Mardi Gras competition night, to a jewelry making workshop at the Waverley Library – there’s something for everyone.

For the full program of events across Sydney, visit the Mardi Gras website.

Date	Event	Where
9 Feb	Film screening: Any Day Now	Waverley Library
14 Feb	Heartstopper Party (13+ years)	Waverley Library
16 Feb	Festival First Light Presented by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras	Bondi Beach
16 Feb	Queer Cinema	Waverley Library
17 Feb	Rainbow Families Craft Morning	Waverley Library
16-18 Feb	Bangers and Mash: A home cooked variety show	Bondi Pavilion Theatre
21 Feb	Queer Reads	Waverley Library
23 Feb	Drag King Bingo with Sexy Galexy	Waverley Library
24 Feb	Marks Park Dawn Sunrise Service of Reflection	Marks Park
24 Feb	Bondi Beach Party Presented by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras	Bondi Beach
26 Feb	Rainbow Storytime	Waverley Library
27 Feb	Rainbow Storytime	Waverley Library
27 Feb	Embroider your pride workshop	Waverley Library
27 Feb	Love Netball's Mardi Gras comp night (Outdoor netball courts in Waverley Park, 6.45pm - 9pm)	Waverley Park
29 Feb	Rainbow Storytime	Waverley Library
29 Feb	Queer collage making	Waverley Library
1 Mar	Mardi Gras jewellery making workshop	Waverley Library
2 Mar	Mardi Gras parade	Oxford Street, Flinders Street, Anzac Parade