Big Gay Day

Big Gay Day is Brisbane’s biggest and best rainbow festival, featuring musical acts, drag extravaganzas and so much more.

The iconic festival has been running for over 20 years, raising thousands of dollars for local LGBTQIA+ charities. Big Gay Day is Brisbane's most iconic LGBTQIA+ street party and festival, established in 2000. The festival welcomes local and international performers to fill The Wickham Hotel and surrounding street for an epic rainbow party like no other. Proceeds from the event benefit local LGBTQIA+ organisations and charities.

30/05/2024

We tapped our heels together three times and ended up in the land of Wick! Who can believe it's nearly been a month since BGD24? We are still reeling from such an epic day!

06/05/2024

A massive thank you to all our staff, security, cleaners and team that worked so hard to make BGD24 a huge success 🌈

05/05/2024

THANK YOU BRISBANE 🌈 Keep the party going with our after party upstairs πŸ†™ Open to the public from 10:30pm

Photos from Big Gay Day's post 05/05/2024

❀️ 🌈 You’ll find us under the Big Gay rainbow 🌈

Photos from Big Gay Day's post 05/05/2024

The party has well and truly started πŸ’ƒπŸΌ

04/05/2024

After the sun sets, the party really takes off πŸ’ƒπŸΌ πŸͺ© Limited tickets available via Oztix. See you tomorrow Brisbane πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

04/05/2024

Dance the day away with our epic pre-sunset main stage line up πŸ•ΊπŸ» πŸ’ƒπŸΌ We’ll see you under the Big Gay rainbow in just one sleep β™₯️

03/05/2024

2 sleeps to go 🌈 Last chance tickets to BGD24 available via link in bio 🎟️

01/05/2024

That front row feeling 🌈 Set times will be released in the next few days, keep your eyes peeled and get ready to claim your front row seat to one epic show πŸŽ†

01/05/2024

Our Queen of the moment is joining us on the Big Gay Emerald stage this Sunday! Catch all the campery in just 4 days! ✨ β™₯️ πŸ‘‘

28/04/2024

The forecast for next Sun 5th May? A tornado of technicolour proportions! πŸŒͺ️🌈 Dance under the big gay rainbow and join us for some epic fun next Sunday!

25/04/2024

We are honoured to have the amazing opening the festival once again with an Acknowledgement of Country β€πŸ–€πŸ€ŽπŸŒˆ

24/04/2024

Fuel up for party time on Sunday 5th May with ! Tuck into delicious bites from their street kitchen all festival long! 🍸🍴

16/04/2024

P**F DOOF is BACK for 2024, hosting another massive Big Gay After Party at The Wickham! 🌈✨

FEAT. JIMI THE KWEEN (MEL), ARGONAUT (MEL), RICHIE LESTRANGE, JESSE BOYD & GALLEON 🎧

PLUS Gogo talent and roving performances by GOGO BUMHOLE, PISCES, ASPHYXIA, CHARLIE LOVE, ZELPHIA MANN & BIZZI BODY πŸ’ƒ

FREE ENTRY for all Big Gay Day TICKET HOLDERS 🍸

14/04/2024

3 WEEKS TO GO 🌈✨❀

13/04/2024

Weekend mode on βœ… Only 2 more weekends before Big Gay party time! ✨

12/04/2024

Big Gay after-party news landing Monday! 🌈🎧 Watch this space!

05/04/2024

4 WEEKS TO GO 🌈✨

29/03/2024

Message the group chat and remind your crew that final release is on sale now and selling fast! 🍸❀😘

28/03/2024

know how to party, and we can't wait to see them on our Big Gay stage for our ultimate rainbow street party! See you in Kansas πŸ‘ πŸ˜‰

27/03/2024

Welcome to the Big Gay family Trevor Ashley! Third and FINAL release on sale now! 🎧🍸✨ You know what to do πŸ˜‰

13/03/2024

We are thrilled to announce QLife as one of our official charitable partners for 2024! QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia. Need someone to talk to? QLife are here to chat and to take your call from 3pm-midnight each day, head over to their page for more details. 🌈

06/03/2024

We love a bit of surf and turf πŸ˜‰ We are so excited to see what and bring for this years installment of Reef vs Beef! πŸ‰πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ

05/03/2024

🎧 (UK) is heading to Brisbane to get you up and groovin' on the Big Gay dance floor! Second release is selling fast, party people! 🌈🍸

Photos from Big Gay Day's post 02/03/2024

Welcome back to the Big Gay stage πŸ₯°β€ If you haven't seen Briefs before, you're in for a treat! Swipe to see our favourite moments from last years performance 🌈

28/02/2024

✨ First Release is SOLD OUT ✨ Second release is LIVE now, via Oztix > https://avc.live/545y

28/02/2024

✨ ICYMI: The ICON Lady Bunny is joining us on the Emerald Stage Sun 5th May! Last chance to grab your first release tix πŸ‘ πŸ₯°

27/02/2024

Stop right now, thank you very much! First release is almost SOLD OUT! Run, don't walk to grab your tickets today! πŸ‘ πŸŒˆ

26/02/2024

Welcome to the BGD family DJ Sammy! Catch all your favourite local acts, plus a heaving line up of interstate and international talent under the rainbow Sun 5th May ✨

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Our Story

Big Gay Day is Brisbane’s biggest and best rainbow festival, featuring musical acts, drag extravaganzas and so much more. The iconic street festival has been running for over 20 years, raising thousands of dollars for local LGBTQIA+ charities and providing a safe and fun environment for Brisbane to celebrate their rainbow community.

Keep your eyes peeled as we reveal our Little Gay Day 2020 and Big Gay Day 2021 plans...

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We tapped our heels together three times and ended up in the land of Wick! Who can believe it's nearly been a month sinc...
Who’s ready for another @djdollyllama Mega Drag? πŸ‘  🌈 Featuring a heaving line up of local performers, Dolly and her frie...
@official_lady_bunny we are so excited to see you oh so very soon! ✈️ 🌈 Don’t miss your chance to see this icon LIVE on ...
The forecast for next Sun 5th May? A tornado of technicolour proportions! πŸŒͺ️🌈 Dance under the big gay rainbow and join u...
πŸ‘‹πŸΌ @trevor_ashley we can’t wait to see you! 🌈 Catch @trevor_ashley and a heaving line up of talent in just under 2 weeks...
🌈 πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Oh my! This time in 2 weeks we’ll be partying under the Big Gay rainbow! Link in bio to grab your tickets 🎟️
3 WEEKS TO GO 🌈✨❀
Welcome to the Big Gay family Trevor Ashley! Third and FINAL release on sale now! 🎧🍸✨ You know what to do πŸ˜‰
4 WEEKS TO GO 🌈✨
Need another reason to have some Big Gay fun? It’s @dj1tallpaul birthday! Final release on sale now, let’s celebrate 🍾
Second Release is SOLD OUT 🌟 🌈 Third and FINAL release, on sale now. You know what to do πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈ 🎟️
✨ First Release is SOLD OUT ✨ Second release is LIVE now, via Oztix > https://avc.live/545y

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308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane, QLD
4006

Opening Hours

12pm - 12am

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