Limited spots available
MARDI GRAS 2027
Drag brunch. Parade euphoria. The official after-party. A whole crew of new besties. Central Sydney location - and Gay Social Trips making it all happen.
One iconic Mardi Gras. Every unforgettable moment.
Picture yourself in the parade crowd, glitter everywhere, your new besties beside you. This is Mardi Gras with Gay Social Trips — the whole weekend, not just a night out.
From Ivy Rooftop drag brunch to the parade and official after-party, then Bondi swims and the next-day debrief: all the big moments, without having to pull the weekend together yourself. Our hosts bring the experience, Sydney Gay Social Club brings the local besties, and you bring your fabulous self. Come solo. Leave with stories - and a whole new crew.
Why come with us
All the magic. None of the organising.
Being part of Gay Social Club means you arrive with a community, not a tour group. Built for first-timers, solo travellers and anyone who thinks "I'd love to go, but it feels like a lot."
Local besties included
Meet the Sydney Gay Social Club
You're not arriving as tourists. Our Sydney sisters will be there all weekend: welcome drinks on night one, bar hopping on parade day and the inside track on where the locals actually go.
Bigger group, more friends and a Mardi Gras that feels like you live there.
Round 2
We've done this before, diva
Mardi Gras 2026 was camp, chaotic and cute, and we learned exactly what makes the weekend work. Gay Social Trips runs hosted trips for the Gay Social Club community, so this is Mardi Gras as a full experience with hosts who know what they're doing, not just a night out.
- Hosts who've run Mardi Gras weekends before
- Local guides from Sydney Gay Social Club
- Planned so you never miss the good bits
- Built for people who think: “I'd love to go, but it feels like a lot.”
Four days. All the good bits.
YOUR GAY AGENDA
Day 1 · Fri 5 Mar
Arrival & welcome
Check in to Veriu Sydney Central, drop your bags and meet the group properly. That evening, welcome drinks with our Sydney Gay Social Club besties, your very own local tour guides.
- Hotel check-in
- Meet your roommate and host
- Welcome drinks with Sydney Gay Social Club
Food and drinks outside breakfast are pay as you go.
THIS IS HOW DIVAS DO MARDI GRAS
When we do Mardi Gras, we do it properly.
We've locked in the whole group at Central Sydney Hotel, seconds away Oxford Street & the parade route so you'll be in the midst of the gays without having to pay for Ubers babes!
Your own bed in a twin-share room, a bathroom shared with your roommate and a fresh towel every day, so you can reset with a little diva time. Then step out the door and the whole group is right there.
No table for one. Group breakfasts, lunches and dinners where spilling the tea is encouraged.
A quick note on sharing
Come solo. Never be alone.
Rooms are private twins, shared with one other traveller. We thoughtfully match roommates on vibes and comfort levels. Got a friend coming? Request each other. Requests are first in, first requested, so booking early gives you the best chance.
Last year, for the FOMO
Mardi Gras 2026: the receipts
The details
Sydney Mardi Gras Weekend
$1,628 per person
Included
- 3 nights in a twin room at Veriu Sydney Central
- Continental breakfast every morning
- Welcome drinks with Sydney Gay Social Club
- A full curated Mardi Gras itinerary
- A Gay Social Trips host with the group all weekend
- Roommate matching
- Official Mardi Gras after-party ticket
Not included
- Flights and transfers
- Meals other than breakfast
- Drinks and personal spending
Let's talk money, honey
Secure your spot
Pay your deposit today and your spot is locked in. Your remaining instalments are due on 2 December 2026, 2 January 2027 and 2 February 2027. Pay early or clear your remaining balance from My Trips.
Deposit due today
$651.20
Equal to two monthly payments of $325.60
| When | Amount |
|---|---|
| Today · deposit | $651.20 |
| 2 Dec 2026 | $325.60 |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $325.60 |
| 2 Feb 2027 · final payment | $325.60 |
| Total | $1,628.00 |
- Pay each instalment from your trip dashboard. We'll remind you before each one is due.
- Your booking is confirmed once your deposit is paid.
- Before you book, read our Cancellation policy
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Mardi Gras 2027
From $1,628