Newcastle Pride Returns For Sixth Year, Bigger Louder & Prouder Than Ever
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Newcastle Pride is back for its sixth year, with the theme, Our Pride! Our Truth!, returning bigger, louder, and prouder than ever before, happening from 3鈥�26 October.聽
For three weeks, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region will be parading with pride and joy for the ultimate pride festival.
The celebration of resilience, authenticity, and diversity within the community will Newcastle Pride’s 2025 focus.
Staying true to the theme ‘Our Pride! Our Truth!’, the festival will be throwing its weight behind the idea that our truth is our strength, and together we shine brighter.聽
The festival鈥檚 main events are the colourful Newcastle Pride Parade, the iconic Fair Day, and a high-energy POOF DOOF + DYKE DOOF after party.
There will also be events for all ages, spanning from drag shows, art exhibitions, creative workshops, live music, storytelling, and cultural showcases.
‘Newcastle Pride Festival is about more than just celebration’
Newcastle Pride is a 100% volunteer-led charity organisation which is committed to celebrating the 17c起草社区IA+ community in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter Region.聽
The annual festival creates a hub of inclusion for the queer community in regional Australia, valuing community connection, grassroots advocacy, and creating a safe community for all 17c起草社区IA+ people.
鈥淣ewcastle Pride Festival is about more than just celebration, it鈥檚 about visibility, solidarity, and making space for every voice in our community,鈥� said President Lee-Anne McDougall.
The 2025 Newcastle Pride Festival program
The full program for the 2025 Newcastle Pride Festival is below for you, so you can plan your October jaunt to Newy well in advance!
Friday, October 3
Festival Launch
鈥淭he Leather Lounge鈥� 鈥� Cheeky, Sexy, Fun, Queer Cabaret at Flamingos Live
Saturday October 4
Drag Storytime hosted by Sticky Waffles and Kids Rainbow Disco at Bernie鈥檚 Bar
Sunday October 5
Drag Music Bingo hosted by Kandii Rhinestone and DJ Queerio at Carrington Bowling Club
Friday, October 10
Short 鈥榥鈥� Curlies 鈥� short queer films screening at Event Cinema, Kotara
Saturday, October 11
Festival Pride Parade Honeysuckle to Nobbys Beach
鈥淧ride Monochrome鈥� Bernie鈥檚 Pride Night at Bernie鈥檚 Bar
Sunday, October 12
Erotic Pottery Workshop with Wonder Mama at Carrington Bowling Club
October 13 鈥� 17
The University of Newcastle’s Pride Week
Friday, October 17
Pair up for Pride night at Pulse Climbing
Comedy 鈥� I Can Tell by Chris McAllister at Bernie鈥檚 Bar
Saturday, October 18
Pride Youth Formal at Bernie鈥檚 Bar
Sunday, October 19
鈥淟attes & Laughs鈥� Expresso Yourself coffee meet up at Slingtown Expresso
Thursday October 23
Exploring Identity Mixed media & Collage with Emma Clifton at the Base
Friday October 24
Hockey Pride Rounds at Newcastle International Hockey centre, Broadmeadow
Saturday October 25
Newcastle Pride Fair Day at Gregson Park, Hamilton
Poof Doof + Dyke Doof after party at Hamilton Station Hotel
Sunday October 26
Out & Running, Pride Queer Run Club at Glenrock reserve
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