Event Dates
From: Friday, February 16, 2024
To: Sunday, March 3, 2024
Oxtravaganza is a two week festival taking over Oxford Street, home to the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade, and some of the the city’s bustling gay bars and clubs.
Oxford Street is home to the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade and hosts Oxtravaganza, a two week fringe festival in the heart of the gay district
- Check out the top gay hotels close to Oxford Street. Stay on Oxford Street at Mrs Banks Hotel, rated “Superb” by guests with spacious rooms, modern amenities and excellent location.
The Program
- Friday 16th February – Sunday 3rd March 2024 – For two weeks Sydney Pride Villages will become home to daily stalls, performances, dining and a place to connect with friends and family in between Sydney Mardi Gras events.
- Presented by the Darlinghurst Business Partnership, the festival pulsates with nightly performances, art showcases and a dedicated family zone.
- Visitors can enjoy everything from Drag Shows to Cabaret; Book Readings to sweaty Disco Nights. Art Exhibitions, Nude Drawing Classes, Design Markets and more.
- Events run daily from midday to midnight.
- Stay just steps from the parties at the Hotel Stellar with apartment amenities and spacious rooms.
The Darlo Big Brunch
- Saturday 24th February – Glittering Oxford Street and surrounds will be taken over by simultaneous Drag Brunches to kick off the Bondi Beach Party day.
- Afterwards, Local retailers invite you to Shop till You Drop, with in-store offers and performances. Darlo’s not just all about Oxford St – the areas around have plenty going on as well – with cute neighbourhoods waiting to be explored.
Recommended Sydney Hotels
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to the Oxtravaganza events:
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Located on Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), Pullman Sydney Hyde Park features 2 restaurants and a rooftop pool and patio. All guest rooms offer views of the park or city and feature an LCD TV with cable channels. Pullman Sydney’s spacious guestrooms each include a desk, seating area and internet access. Guests can work out in the fitness centre.
Situated in the heart of Surry Hills in Sydney, Crystalbrook Albion offers accommodation with an eclectic mix of heritage and contemporary details. It features a 24-hour desk with a team of hosts available to offer individualized service, a rooftop garden oasis with views over Surry Hills and Sydney city and an honour bar featuring top-shelf beverages and gourmet nibbles.
Situated just 2 minutes’ walk from Hyde Park and Oxford Street, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Sydney offers air-conditioned apartments, secure covered car parking, plus a restaurant and café. All apartments feature an LCD TV, an in-room safe and a hairdryer. Full kitchen facilities or a kitchenette are also provided. Guests have access to laundry and dry cleaning facilities
Located on the edge of the Sydney Central Business District, Rydges Sydney Central features a 15 m indoor pool, a spa, 1 bar and 2 restaurants. All rooms and suites at the Rydges Sydney Central come with deluxe beds and custom furnishings. Modern amenities include internet access and a large flat-screen TV. Guests can work-out in the fitness centre and unwind in the sauna.
Guide to Mardi Gras
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