Fair Day returns to Victoria Park for 2026—bigger, bolder, and bursting with community pride. It’s the day Sydney stops, gathers, and glows together in full colour: a celebration of culture, community, and creativity at the beating heart of Mardi Gras.
Start your faboulus Mardi Gras Fair Day at the First Nations Circle, where a powerful Smoking Ceremony and the mesmerising Buuja Buuja Butterfly Dancers honour Country and set the spirit for the day.
Then follow the sounds of laughter to Doggywood—the oldest and most adored Fair Day tradition—where pups strut, preen, and paw their way through the campest canine pageant in the country.
Wander further and you’ll find Trans Camp, returning for its second year—a proudly trans-run zone filled with community organisations, market stalls, and creatives turning visibility into celebration. Nearby, the Karaoke Cave: Disco Divas! is back by popular demand, serving decades of pride anthems and unapologetic vocal chaos.
On the main stage, the Drag King Games bring back their mix of muscle, mischief, and mayhem—quickly becoming a Fair Day legend. And as the sun dips low, the Queer Fashion Runway takes over, showcasing the brilliance of local designers redefining queer style for the next generation.
From first light to golden hour, Fair Day 2026 is a living portrait of our community—playful, powerful, and free. This is where Mardi Gras truly begins: in the open air, surrounded by love, and alive with Ecstatica energy.
Please note: due to the uneven terrain of some parts of Victoria Park, some areas may not be accessible to all patrons.
Fair Day Queer Fashion Runway: EOIs Now Open
Calling all queer creatives, designers, and makers — the runway is yours.
We’re seeking bold local designers to join our fan-favourite Fair Day runway show.
If you’re available until 4pm on Sunday 15 February 2026 and can source 3–6 models, we want to hear from you. With up to 10 designers featured and a fast, fabulous 50-minute show, this is your moment to shine.
Send your EOI to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 30 January 2026.
YOUR FAIR DAY LINEUP IS HERE
Your Fair Day lineup is led by JANICE ROBINSON (USA), alongside Blusher (VIC), Ivana (VIC), Go-Jo, Courtney Act, Kath Ebbs, and James Alexandr with Zoe Badwi, Tori Darke & Nada Leigh, and continues with an incredible program of artists and performers including Abby & Tyrone, Adam Love, AMA, Andi Climax, Arisce (USA), Atomic Kiss, Aunty Tamara, Big Gay Piano Bar, Bujja Bujja Butterfly Dancers, Catherine Alcorn, Cooee Music, Danni Issues, David DC, Dizzy Bility & Mangrs, DJ Galleon (QLD), DJ Nate, Donnie Piccolo (NT), Ella Noah Bancroft, Felicia Foxx, Jackel Doll, Jarred Baker, Justin Hill, Kelly Tee (VIC), Kings of Joy, Kinky History, KOBRA, Late Night Vice, Lucy Smith, Mila Jam (USA), Nicole Tania, NiPSLiP, Party Room Podcast, Playdate, Qing Miblahm, Robert Baxter, Sexy Galexy, Shopfront Arts Co-op, Sia Tequila & Eli Crawford, Sissy Ball Showcase, Stephen Byrne, Superstar Shania (QLD), Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir, THE DAVID (QLD), Tiddalicious, Vybe, and Woody.
