Last night at Paddington Town Hall Sydney Mardi Gras launched the 2016 Festival Season with Courtney Act - MG Global Ambassador - strutting out to perform her opening number in a fringed neon cape. Then keeping us amused throughout the speeches with various anecdotes. The festival is two weeks packed with everything from bear picnics to Underwear parties and queer film galore.

 The Sydney Connection is staging two dining walk events in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst in our third year as part of the festival programme.

 Participating bars &  restaurants include Golden Age Cinema & Bar | Baccomatto Osteria |Buster Brown Cafe | Love Tilly Devine | Embers Mezze Bar with more to be confirmed soon! Another exciting summer is on the way! HAPPY MARDI GRAS!

Tickets are now on sale for all Festival events!