Everyone knows that emerges from its 11-month dormancy every year in March to bless the city of Sydney with its rainbow glow and turn Sydney into the living, breathing, beating glittery LGBT heart of the country that it is.
So it’s no surprise that likely countless LGBTIQA+ people and their friends will descend on the city this February-March 2023 to bask in some of that rainbow glow, party, celebrate, activate and commiserate.
Read more about it all here. If this is you, where will you stay?
We spoke to Booking.com and they gave us a round up of some top-notch plays to call yours for a little or a long while, based on which events you’re heading to.
- Event – First Nations Gathering Space
Located in the inner-city suburbs of Eveleigh and Redfern, renowned multi-arts organisation Carriageworks will come alive for six days as the First Nations Gathering Space. Stay at the vibrant Adina Apartment Hotel Chippendale offering modern service apartments with a leafy courtyard and outdoor plunge pool.
2. Event – Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and Pride Villages
Be in the thick of the action around Oxford St where the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and Pride Villages will take place. For 9 days from February 24th, parts of Crown St and Riley St will be closed to host an array of Pride Villages including stalls, performances, dining and Booking.com’s own Travel Proud stage. Make yourself at home at this Victorian Style House with Courtyard off Oxford St fitted with everything you need to enjoy your stay whilst immersing yourself in the celebrations. Only a 5 minute walk from Oxford St is the Pullman Hyde Park where you’ll also be close to the Sydney CBD. Or stay right on Hyde Park with the luxury of Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park.
3. Event – Bondi Beach Party
After dancing the day away with the sea breeze on your face at the Bondi Beach Party on Saturday March 4th, relax and rewind at the Adina Apartment Hotel Coogee. Just 200m away from another iconic Sydney beach, Coogee and with its own indoor heated pool.
4. Event – Human Rights Conference
Explore LGBTQIA+ human rights and the journey from where we are now to our vision for the future at the Human Rights Conference at Sydney’s ICC from 1 -3 of March. Stay at the Sofitel Darling Harbour or Little National Hotel Sydney for walking access to the conference and to explore all the city has to offer.
5. Event – Rainbow Republic
Finish off the Sydney WorldPride 2023 festivities at the closing event Rainbow Republic on Sunday 5th March at The Domain. Dance the day into night with performances from Kim Petras, MUNA, G Flip, Peach PRC and many more. Relax at the Kimpton Margot Sydney after a big day of dancing, in the heart of Sydney. Enjoy stunning Sydney harbour views at the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel Circular Quay or relax in the pool.