The Pride Guide: Our top picks for this year’s Perth PrideFEST parties!

We hope you’ve got your calendar cleared and some annual leave approved… Because Perth PrideFEST 2024 is almost here, and it’s set to be bigger, better and gayer than ever!

For the first time ever, the festival will run for 10 days, kicking off on November 15 until 24 – and with over 100 events across 20 venues around Perth, we totally understand if you’re positively overwhelmed with the choices!

With that in mind, we’re highlighting just a few of the events that we’ll be flying the flag at – from the iconic family-friendly Fairday to the fabulously iconic PrideFEST Parade, to some absolutely epic gigs that are just for grownups.

PrideFEST Live (Nov 22)

This huge new addition to the PrideFEST roster will kick off the final weekend of the festival with style! The party princes themselves, PNAU, headline the stacked lineup, alongside indie pop darlings Cub Sport, the ethereal vocal talents of both Vera Blue and Montaigne, all performing for one night only at the iconic Ice Cream Factory. Get your tickets here!

PrideFEST Parade + Party (Nov 23)

Arguably the most iconic event on the PrideFEST calendar, the PrideFEST Parade sees the WA LGBTQIA+ community and its allies come together in a glorious display of solidarity and celebration! The Parade will wind its way through the streets of Northbridge, before finishing up at Russell Square for a joyous (and free entry!) party featuring Drag Race royalty, a silent disco, food trucks and market stalls. Fancy the VIP treatment? Extra special VIP and Premium Parade packages available here.

Fairday (Nov 17)

While there are plenty of wild parties to be had this PrideFEST, there’s something for the whole family at Fairday! The Supreme Court Gardens will transform for the duration of the festival into PrideFEST Gardens – including for this year’s standout Fairday. The free, family-friendly event will celebrate the talents of local LGBTQIA+ artisans with market stalls, entertainment, carnival rides and more – not to mention some dazzling drag performances! 

Pride Piazza (Nov 15-24)

Catch your breath between events this PrideFEST with a visit to Pride Piazza – a brand new pop up gay bar and beer garden in the heart of Northbridge! Located on the corner of Lake and James Streets at the Northbridge Piazza, it’s the perfect spot to grab a drink before a show, meet up with friends and make a few new friends along the way. That’s not all, though! Pride Piazza will also be home to pop ups designed to bring the community together – from cosy open-air movie nights under the stars, to activations designed to inspire the next generation.

Drag Brunch (Nov 24)

How better to wrap up the PrideFEST season than with a raunchy, raucous Drag Brunch with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Gottmik! This special PrideFEST edition Drag Brunch will be a fabulous picnic at the Pride Piazza set to both titillate your taste buds and tickle your funny bone, with a decadent spread of delicious treats and unlimited beverages! Get your tickets here.

Excited to check out more of the program? Head to the Perth PrideFEST website here to see the full lineup!

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