The Star
Each Friday and Saturday night during WorldPride (Friday 17 February – Saturday 4 March), the stage in The Star’s Grand Foyer will be given a rainbow makeover when some of the biggest names in drag from across Australia and New Zealand take the floor for a night of unbridled fun and self-expression.
From social media sensation Carla From Bankstown and Drag Race Down Under’s crowned jewel Kita Mean to local starlets Coco Jumbo and Beverly Kills, visitors to The Star Sydney will bear witness to mesmerizing, high-energy camp performances showcasing the queens’ artistry and boundless creativity, paired with colourful animations and aqua art. Rainbow Central acts will be performed at 7:00pm and 8:00pm are free for all visitors to view.
Following their grand performances, select queens including the ever popular Anita Wigl’it will be sashaying their way up to Cherry Bar to keep the party going with Kita Mean even taking over the turntables in her first ever DJ gig on Sydney’s shores on Friday 3 March. Guests can sip on the venue’s range of carefully-curated colourful cocktails courtesy of Belvedere, including an iconic rainbow-layered vodka spritz, while dancing the night away to the best disco beats every Friday and Saturday from 8:00pm til late
Finally, extending its popular performance dates, Aqualume – The Star’s famed acrobatic aerial dance performance – will also be lighting up the Grand Foyer every Thursday to Sunday at 8:30pm, 10:15pm and 11:15pm with a stunning WorldPride-themed performance.
More info: please visit: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on
WorldPride At Nour
On Sunday 19th February, The ‘Pride Icons’ brunch will see the return of NOUR’s brunch-style menu for one day only, hosted by LGBTQIA+ talent, Australia’s Naomi Campbell aka HollyWould and Fairah Nuff, (Sydney drag queens well-known on the circuit) to kick off this year’s WorldPride celebrations.
Guests can expect beats, booze, and a mouth-watering Middle Eastern banquet, with endless entertainment including drag performances, an interactive Pride Icons quiz and music by DJ Brett Riesling throughout the day.
Diners are asked to dress as their favourite LGBTQIA+ icons and will be treated to performances by Hollywould as the legendary Naomi Campbell, and Fairah Nuff as the much-loved Kylie Minogue. The fruity fun doesn’t stop there, bring your thinking caps because guests will be invited to play a Pride Icons quiz, with plenty of fun prizes up for grabs.
Nour is bringing back their brunch-style menu for one day only, featuring delicious dishes like ocean trout with sumac and charred citrus, as well as chargrilled spatchcock with filfil chouma and buttermilk, served with a welcome margarita for $139 PP. If you’re still feeling thirsty, guests can consider opting for the bottomless offering alongside brunch which consists of beer, (Kylie Minogue’s) rose wine, classic margies and proud Palomas for $199 PP.
Reserve your seat at Nour’s WorldPride ‘Pride Icons’ boozy brunch on Sunday February 19th, 11.30am – 4pm. Head to www.noursydney.com
Sydney WorldPride at The Butler
Dinner with the Girls hosted by QUEEN Millenia Al Cox
Get ready to sparkle and shine Sydney… Dinner with the Girls is coming to The Butler Potts Point on Wednesday 22 February. This not to be missed dinner hosted by QUEEN Millenia Al Cox is the perfect way to celebrate WorldPride in Sydney this year! Slip on your heels and douse yourself in glitter, The Butler will take care of the rest!
For $125pp, enjoy a shared banquet feast crafted by Head Chef Amber Doig as well as a ‘mini-tini’ cocktail on arrival and a stellar show featuring performances from drag darlings Ma danni-x and Victoria Mami.
Serving up a feast fit for a queen of Ibero-Amercian inspired dishes, expect to dine on delights such as Mitzis Masa tempura fish tacos; King fish crudo with dragon fruit pico de gallo; WA Octopus with squid ink mole and chorizo spiced kumara; and a trio of playfully named desserts – ‘Yaytime’ paddle poppas, G’lamingtons and Chocolate disco balls!
This is a night of PRIDE not to be missed!
6:30-10pm, for tickets and more info visit butlersydney.com.au/sydney-world-pride/
Sydney WorldPride at Forrester’s
Get ready to live your best life and let your PRIDE shine, Forrester’s Surry Hills is serving up a smorgasbord of queer talent this month for Sydney WorldPride 2023!
Expect live music from the hottest artists, drag queen hosts to keep the party going, bottomless ‘bubbles and beers’ lunches, and a Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras viewing party that will have you dancing in the streets til dawn!
Let’s celebrate love and acceptance with a side of sass! Check out Forry’s action packed WorldPride line-up below –
PRIDE Beats
Forry’s is upping the ante and pumping out Pride beats during Sydney WorldPride 2023! Expect to see LGBTQIA+ artists and allies in maximum party mode, celebrating inclusivity and love for all!
Each week during WorldPride, Forrester’s pride pub beats takeover will play host to an incredible revolving line-up of queer talent from Thursday – Sunday, which includes FREE events – Live from the Keg Drop on Thursdays in the Public Bar from 7pm-9:30pm, Friday Live Music from 9pm, Saturday DJs from 9pm and Sunday Sounds from 4-7pm. For full line-up details, check out forresters.com.au/live-music/
Bottomless Bubbles and Beers
Love a long lunch? Check in to Phylli’s – Forry’s indoor garden oasis-come-dining space, for their infamous bottomless lunches, now available EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!
Raise a glass to WorldPride throughout February and March and enjoy 2-hours of bottomless prosecco and house beer plus a feasting banquet for $89pp.
Shared dishes include delights such as – House made focaccia and falafel; Crispy wings with fermented chilli mayo dipping sauce; and Roast chicken served with a side of secret recipe hot sauce!
For lunch with a side of sass, book in for one of THREE WorldPride special edition bottomless lunches hosted by drag royalty Dakota Fann’ee and Dominique Topp!
Join the queens for a wild ride and good times on – Saturday 18 February (12-3pm), Saturday 4 March (3-6pm) and Sunday 5 March (12-3pm).
For more details and to book, visit forresters.com.au/bottomless-lunch/
Sydney WorldPride Opening Ceremony & Mardi Gras Viewing Parties
Get ready to DANCE all night long as Forry’s throws the mother of all viewing parties for this year’s Sydney WorldPride opening ceremony on Friday 24 February and Mardi Gras on Saturday 25 February!
Coming in LIVE and PROUD, watch all the action on-screen surrounded by friends as Forry’s invites all to unleash their inner diva, don a wig and dig out the sequins!
For $79pp, you’ll be treated to a delicious ‘go-go juice’ cocktail on arrival, plus a selection of Forry’s favourite canapés to keep you well fed throughout the celebrations (from 6-9:30pm)!
To book your spot, visit forresters.com.au/mardi-gras-parade-viewing-party/
Last month, Applejack held Dragtails, a competition where they challenged their talented in-house team of mixologists, from each of their venues, to create a unique and delicious cocktail that showcased their inner Drag Queen, starring Absolut Vodka.
SIX signature cocktails were selected to fly the flag for Applejack during Sydney WorldPride with $1 of every cocktail sold going to The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, Australia’s longest-running HIV charity!
Find out which creations made the final cut and where to sip on fun, drag-inspired ‘tails throughout February and March
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