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Free movie screening: Who I Am Not
Mark your calendar for Intersex Awareness Day.
Watch: stories of courage and compassion
For Pride Month, we asked members and allies of our LGBTIQA+ communities to share powerful moments in their time.
The other side of Pride: stepping out for a safer city
Landmark apologies and groundbreaking safety programs renew a commitment to LGBTIQA+ rights.
Embark on a journey of cultures and stories on Sydney Harbour
Older LBTQ+ women and their friends are invited to board the Mari Nawi cruise and hear local history from a Sydney Aboriginal guide.
Sydney sparkles for Pride
Join the celebrations with events, nights out and performances from LGBTIQA+ communities
The colourful tale of rainbow families storytime
Celebrating the many ways to be a family through storytelling at our libraries.
In pictures: Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2024
Some of our favourite snaps from the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
Get your business involved in Pride Month
Learn how you can be part of festivities dedicated to commemorating, remembering and celebrating diversity this June.
Our 12 picks from Sydney Writers' Festival
Diverse storytellers gather 20-26 May. Here are some talks, workshops and readings to take you away.
Join our trans and gender diverse event
All are welcome to our no-cost, all ages, alcohol-free event at Cook + Phillip Park Pool on Sunday 17 November
Meet the Sydney duo putting more queer into the comedy scene
How a City of Sydney sponsorship is helping to bring Sydney’s brightest performers to Oxford Street this Mardi Gras
9 ways to make the most of Mardi Gras
Sydney's biggest LGBTIQA+ celebration takes over our city in style from 16 February.
Oxford Street Pride Business Charter: Strengthening local character and connections
Retailers, venues and community groups set the stage and celebrate the precinct’s rich history and queer culture.
Celebrate Wear It Purple Day
Supporters wear purple to help shape a better world and celebrate diversity and young people from LGBTIQA+ communities.
IDAHOBIT: How to be an ally every day of the year
Join millions of people around the world and go rainbow against LGBTIQA+ discrimination on Friday 17 May.
7 ways to be a better trans ally
You can always support and advocate for the community.
In pictures: Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The iconic landmark saw 50,000 people turn out in their brightest colours.
In pictures: Mardi Gras 2023
Celebrating the triumphant return of Mardi Gras to its historic home – the Golden Mile!
The first Mardi Gras was a riot
How the love that dared not speak its name found its voice.
Loud and proud: The groups making queer life better at Sydney WorldPride
Story sharing, truth-telling and even a little bit of soul. These grant recipients share their stories.
What you need to know about Sydney WorldPride 2023
A massive celebration of LGBTIQA+ communities from around the world.
Walk the rainbow: George Street north Pride flag to be extended
Work comes a step closer to our long-term vision of a world-class boulevard.
Proud, pink and full of pop: The artwork making Oxford Street look the part
With visitors from all over the world in town for Sydney WorldPride, making sure the strip looks its best was front of mind for the City of Sydney.
Sydney WorldPride: 100 days out
The countdown to the southern hemisphere’s biggest ever global LGBTIQA+ celebration
The City of Sydney increases support for Sydney WorldPride
The global event will also be a launchpad to revamp Oxford Street.
In pictures: Wear It Purple Day
Learn why visibility of LGBTIQA+ communities is important and show your support on 26 August
Hello WorldPride: Sydney prepares for global LGBTIQA+ celebration
More than 500,000 people will enjoy arts, sport, parties and First Nations programming from 17 February to 5 March 2023.
When hate is a crime
A new free online resource helps communities find support and take action against hate crime
Long-awaited LGBTIQA+ museum gets a boost
The City of Sydney will contribute almost $300,000 toward establishing an LGBTIQA+ museum in the inner city.
